Jennifer Zamparelli and Brian Dowling set to fill in for Today FM weekday slot
RTÉ star Zamparelli, who hung up her mic at RTÉ's 2FM last summer, shared the news on social media, admitting she is 'so delighted to get back on air' and give Moore 'a lil break!'
The Dancing with the Stars presenter said that they will 'hopefully take care of Dave's lovely listeners while he has a much deserved break'.
Zamparelli will cover the slot, which airs weekdays from 9am to 12pm, for one week, while Dowling will cover the other.
"Myself and Brian are taking over for Dave Moore – separately. Very disappointed – who is the boss? We thought we were doing it together. We would just be too good I think,' she joked.
Her social media followers have shared her excitement at filling in for Moore on Today FM, with one writing: 'I'm beyond thrilled for this! Miss you so much on our radio.'
"Welcome back to the airwaves, we missed you,' another wrote.
Zamparelli was one of four well-known presenters who announced they were quitting 2FM last May, leaving the station after 10 years on air.
The co-host of Dancing With The Stars along with Garrihy presented her own show from 9-12pm weekdays on RTÉ 2FM since May 2019, having joined the station in February 2014 on Breakfast Republic.
Zamparelli cited her young children Florence and Enzo as part of the reason she had decided to hang up her microphone, saying she feels 'now is the time to give them a little more of me'.
"I have been working in 2FM for 10 amazing years and now it's time for me to move on. It has been a really difficult decision to make as I love my team, and of course chatting to you guys (the listeners) every morning,' she said.
"From the early starts on Breakfast Republic all those years ago, to opening up the phone lines again from 9-12pm, I have loved every minute. Within this time I have gotten married and had two kids and now I feel it's their time.
"Florence and Enzo are growing up so fast it's scary and I really feel now is the time to give them a little more of me, so I won't be returning to my daily radio show."
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