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Irish Mirror
Irish Mirror
Entertainment
Sandra Mallon

Simon Delaney to leave Ireland AM after surprise announcement as co-hosts left emotional

Simon Delaney has announced he is set to leave Ireland AM after seven years.

The telly host made the announcement this morning alongside co-host Elaine Crowley and guest presenter Killian O'Sullivan.

Both Elaine and Killian were shocked by the news as they had been celebrating Simon's birthday when they heard.

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Simon said: "I'm going to be filming for a movie in a couple of weeks, then have a couple of weeks off and then I'm doing another bit of filming which means I'm going to be stepping away from Ireland AM.

"I'm here for [this] weekend, so you can't get rid of me that easily."

And while he couldn't say much about the films he is working on, Simon said: "They are two great jobs but you will be the first people to know [about them]."

Simon's co-stars then got slightly emotional as the news of his departure sunk in.

Killian said: "I'm going to miss you though."

Simon replied: "Sure look it, you'll be grand."

Elaine added: "You're the best co-host I ever had."

Returning Elaine's compliment he said: "You're the best co-host I ever had. I'm here Saturday and Sunday too."

Elaine also shared a photo of herself looking glum alongside Simon.

She wrote: "He's swapping the small screen for the silver screen.

"Best of luck Simon, I'll miss ya buddy! Also happy birthday."

Simon is another in a line of presenters who have recently left the popular morning show.

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