Radio DJ announces he's quitting show and his last show is on Friday
The former Big Brother star has been hosting The 6 O'Clock Show on Ireland's 98FM since 2023, joining Suzanne Kane.
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Kane had been part of the team since 2021, taking over from Dublin Talks with Adrian Kennedy and Jeremy Dixon.
Now both have announced they will be leaving the 98FM show, posting separate lengthy and heartfelt goodbyes on Instagram.
Brian shared pictures from their office as he wrote: 'I made the decision earlier in the year that I would not be continuing co-hosting on Brian Dowling & Suzanne Kane on @98fmdublin making this Friday June 6th my very last show on Brian Dowling & Suzanne Kane.'
Paying tribute to his co-host and his children, he continued: 'When I joined Suzanne back in March of 2023, I had ZERO radio hosting skills. Blake 🩷 was only 6 months old & baby Blu was only a twinkle in our eyes 🩵
'It took me a minute to get into my new groove, but when I did, WOW, I honestly have had the best time & have genuinely laughed every day; even on those bad days, being part of this show ALWAYS puts a smile on my face.'
'Here we are now 2 years & 3 months later & I'm still laughing & smiling. I have learned so much about an industry I've been in for nearly 24 years, presenting mainly television shows but now my love for radio easily equals my love for telly.'
Sending 'a massive heartfelt thank you' to his team, Brian said: 'It has never ever felt like work; I mean, how could it when I'm playing the likes of Britney, S Club & JLO, to name but a few 😂
"I am so looking forward to a slower Summer; I'm not actually sure if I can operate on a slower pace 😜 "
'Normality will continue on Six and of course, shooting the rest of The Salvage Squad this summer, as well as some trips away I've planned; in fact, it's turning out to be a very memorable Summer 😍'
Suzanne later wrote a message of her own, calling it 'a little life update' and confirming she was leaving her 10am to 1pm slot.
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'Anyone who knows me, will know how much I adore radio and the Bauer family inside Marconi house, but for now, it's time to let the 'Good Times' roll for someone else,' she said.
She later added: 'To everyone who listened to the show. I loved sharing my life and my kids with the soundest listeners on 98FM.
"We've been through a lot together & thank you for always turning up for me, it means more than any of you will know.'
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