Newstalk have announced that Colette Fitzpatrick is to leave the radio station to return to a daytime role with TV3.
The news comes after it was revealed that TV3 bosses axed Colette from Pat Kenny Tonight.
Commenting on her decision, Colette said, “I have loved working in Newstalk for the past 18 months and making the decision to leave this station was very difficult. I would like to thank Shane, Paul, Alan, Vincent and the entire team for their support and I wish the show the very best in the future.”
Commenting on Colette’s decision, Tim Collins, CEO of Newstalk, said in a statement, “I would like to thank Colette for her commitment and professionalism while working with us.
Changes: Colette has left Newstalk just days after being axed from Pat Kenny Tonight | TV3
“The Newstalk Breakfast Show has made a fantastic start, as shown in the recent JNLR figures, and I am confident that Paul, Shane, Alan, Vincent and the team will continue to build the show over the coming months.”
The Newstalk Breakfast Show will continue to be presented by Shane Coleman, Paul Williams, Alan Quinlan and Vincent Wall from 6:30am every weekday morning.
