RTE star Claire Byrne took a €70,000 pay cut after she quit hosting her Monday night show, Claire Byrne Live.
And the Laois native confirmed she never looked for any "side deal" while admitting she was "heartbroken" for Ryan Tubridy, who is at the centre of the controversy.
The broadcaster made a lengthy statement at the start of her radio programme on Monday morning, saying she wanted to be honest with listeners.