98FM’s beloved Big Breakfast show has been taken off the radio station’s line-up.
Posting to Twitter today, co-presenter Luke O’Faolain revealed that last Friday’s show was the final show of the long-standing radio feature.
“So, there was no Big Breakfast with Cooper & Luke today. Last Friday was the last show,” he wrote.
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“Breakfast radio isn’t something everyone gets to experience. Iv’e always felt privileged to be the voice families listened to in their kitchen, kids wanted on in the car and commuters packed into a Luas distracted themselves with.”
“I absolutely loved hearing listener’s stories, kids news and audio messages that just said tuuuuuuune.”
“I’d like to thank everyone at 98FM for the past 4 years. Cooper, you’re literally the nicest man on the planet, I wish you all the best in the future.”
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— Luke O’Faolain????????♂️ (@FaolainLuke) March 2, 2020
“Sorry for being such a grump in the mornings. Both Suze and Rachael were fantastic producers, we’d of been lost without you.”
“If you ever listened, I hope I made you crack a smile at that ungodly hour of the morning. While I’m absolutely gutted I didn’t get to say goodbye, hopefully some time down the road, I’ll get to say hello again,” he finished.
In an update from 98FM, a spokesperson said:
“98FM has announced that ‘98FM’s Big Breakfast’ presenters Steven Cooper and Luke O’Faolain are to depart the station after four years.”
“Both presenters joined 98FM in 2016, from iRadio where they hosted their own shows.”
“Michael Brett, 98FM Content Director said: “I’d like to thank both Cooper and Luke for their time at 98FM and their commitment to 98FM’s Big Breakfast. We wish them all the best in their future endeavors.”
“98FM will shortly announce a new line up for ‘98FM’s Big Breakfast’.”
