It has been revealed Pat Kenny and UTV Ireland have mutually decided to part ways.
The presenter, who fronted the station’s show In The Round, has decided along with the commercial broadcaster not to proceed with any further projects.
Although the series wasn’t being renewed for a second season, UTV Ireland previously said they were looking at other options with the renowned host.
“[I] very much enjoyed working on the In The Round series earlier in the year, but was now preparing for a very busy pre-election period ahead on radio with Newstalk, and looking forward to new challenges for the 2016 season on the TV front,” he told Independent.ie.
Parted ways: Pat Kenny has mutually left UTV Ireland | VIPIRELAND.COM
“I would also like to wish Mary and her team the very best for the continued growth of UTV Ireland as a valuable domestic addition to a very competitive television marketplace.”
Confirming the news, Head of Channel at UTV Ireland, Mary Curtis said the station was “delighted” to have him apart of the launch.
“We were delighted that Pat was part of the UTV Ireland in the launch year and we look forward to working with Pat again, if suitable opportunities arise,” she told the publication.
