RTÉ star Lottie Ryan has announced her sudden departure from NK Management.
The 2FM star took to her Instagram Stories to share the news, revealing she parted ways from Noel Kelly’s management company “weeks ago”.
She wrote: “My relationship with NK Management ended a number of weeks ago when we respectfully parted ways. I will not be making any further comment.”
NK Management represents a host of RTÉ stars – including Ryan Tubridy, Doireann Garrihy, Baz Ashmawy, Claire Byrne and Kathryn Thomas.
Noel Kelly is currently in the headlines, after it was revealed his client Ryan Tubridy’s earnings were publicly understated by €345,000 over the last six years.
The issue was identified during a routine audit of RTÉ’s 2022 accounts, prompting an independent review of the matter.
News of Lottie’s departure from NK Management comes after she was ordered to remove an ad for a car company on her Instagram feed, after it was filmed on RTÉ’s campus without permission.
Brand deals between RTÉ talent and other companies have been subject to intense scrutiny ever since the Ryan Tubridy payments scandal hit headlines last month.
While the deals are separate to RTÉ contracts, it’s understood they have to be approved by a line manager at the state broadcaster.
According to the Irish Independent, the video showed Lottie promoting a €50,000 Toyota car.
It was filmed at the back of the RTÉ Radio building, and even featured the RTÉ logo on a sign for a car charging point.
It’s understood the video was removed from Lottie’s Instagram feed after RTÉ was contacted for a comment on the clip.
A spokesperson said: “Permission was not given by RTÉ to Lottie Ryan for the filming or for the post in question.”
“RTÉ has comprehensive social media guidelines that all employees – staff and contractors – are contractually obliged to adhere to.”
“This matter has been addressed with her by management. The post has been taken down,” they added.
According to RTÉ’s journalism guidelines, use of the RTÉ campus “for any purposes” is by permission on a case-by-case basis.
Goss.ie has reached out to Lottie’s management for a comment.
