RTE’s Stephen Byrne has announced his shock departure from the station.
The TV and 2fm radio presenter has worked for the national broadcaster for over a decade, after first joining as part of the kids show line-up in his teens.
But the weekend radio host, who presents his own show on 2fm from 3-5pm on Saturdays and Sundays, announced he will hang up his mic there today.
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In a statement shared on Instagram, the Dubliner said: “Some news! Tomorrow will be my last show on 2fm.”
“I want to say a massive thank you to the various teams I’ve had the privilege of working with over the last number of years especially Kate, Graham, Dave, Cormac, Zbyszek and the late Helen Doorly who we all dearly miss.”
“This was something I had originally in my mind for 2020 but the world changed quite quickly there for a minute.”
“Regardless, the last 12 months especially have been my favourite.”
“I want to say a massive thank you to the countless people who have worked to bring some of the biggest names in film and music to the show, it’s been an absolute pleasure working with you and beyond that making so many long lasting friendships.”
The presenter, who is often seen covering the biggest showbiz events in Ireland and worldwide for the broadcaster, including the Oscars, went on to reflect on his fruitful career.
He said: “I’ve been very proud to have been the first home for voices like Billie Eilish, Lewis Capaldi, Lizzo and more to talk on Irish radio.”
Teasing what he is going to do next, he went on: “I’ll have some news soon but beyond that I can’t wait to have time off for the first time since I was in Transition Year.”
“Finally, thank you to all the listeners every week, radio has been around a long time but these last two years have more than ever indicated its worth and it would be nothing without you tuning in and what you bring to it.”
“For the first time in a really long time I’m very excited for the future and what this brings. More on that soon though. I am so excited. Stephen X.”
