Alan Hughes has admitted he’s going to miss his TV husband Mark Cagney “terribly”, after he leaves Ireland AM at the end of this month.
The TV presenter announced his departure earlier this week, after hosting the popular breakfast show for over 20 years.
Speaking about Mark’s decision to leave the show, Alan told the Irish Mirror:Â “Of course it came as a surprise but at the same time he was getting up so early for so many years.”
“He’s the ultimate professional. He’s been doing it for so long, he’s given his life to it. I wish him all the best and I’m going to miss him terribly.”
“We’ve become great friends, he’s become like family. We clicked, we always had this connection and it’s going to be a very sad day on the 31st [of July] for me.”
Speaking about the shock departure earlier this week, Mark said: “It has been one of the great privileges of my life, professionally and personally, to be part of this thing we call Ireland AM.
“To everyone who ever worked on, contributed to, and especially watched AM over the years, my heartfelt thanks.”
It’s believed former Xposé presenter Karen Koster will now take a permanent spot on Ireland AM, as she has been filling in for Ciara Doherty who has been on maternity leave.
