‘I don't like confrontation or conflict' – Former 98FM star Suzanne Kane breaks silence on shock radio show departure
The popular radio host had been a regular feature on the 98FM schedule for five years, and was joined by co-host Brian Dowling in 2023.
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Suzanne has broken her silence for the first time since her 98FM departure
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Suzanne hasn't been on the airwaves since February
However, the pair
After two years at the helm,
Suzanne, who's been off air for months, made sure to bid farewell to her fans with a departure announcement posted just minutes after Brian's.
And earlier this month it was confirmed that Leanne Hanafin will continue in the slot joined by broadcaster Paul Ryder.
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The presenting duo will take over the mid-morning show "all summer long" to fill the gap left after Brian and Suzanne's departure.
And for the first time since her exit, Suzanne has opened up on the reasoning behind the move.
She told RSVP: 'It's not my style. I have no want in the world to annihilate anybody. I don't like confrontation or conflict.
"I was standing up for myself, it was never about anybody else. My dad passed 20 years ago but he always taught me that you never get your point across when you shout.
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"I've learned that you don't have to be the loudest person in the room to be heard.'
Since her departure, Suzanne said she has found comfort in the outpouring messages of support she has received.
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She explained: "Sometimes saying very little is all you need to say, and you move on to the next bit.
"Also, for all the bad rap social media gets, the support I have gotten from women on Instagram has been incredible.
"It's like a galhood of complete strangers that were sending me messages just to say, 'I get it, I see you'. Working mums understand the struggle.'
RADIO SILENCE
Suzanne had been off the airwaves since February but only went public with her departure last month.
To make the shock announcement she took to her Instagram minutes after Brian posted his own farewell statement.
The mum-of-three wrote: "After nearly 5 years, I'm stepping away from my role presenting 10AM to 1PM on 98FM.
"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."
FOND FAREWELL
Suzanne thanked her "amazing team" saying: "I loved the madness and radio nerdiness that we all shared and how much we cared.
"Radio is really special and that's because of the people who do the heavy lifting to make it all come together. I'm glad to have been on this rollercoaster with you all."
Shouting out her fans, Suzanne 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 and thank you for always turning up for me, it means more than any of you will know."
The popular presenter also made sure to share her gratitude for her beloved family.
She wrote: "Lastly, a quick word to my kiddos Oisín, Hannah & Sadie. Thank you for letting me have a go of my dream radio job and playing ball every morning, even the really tough ones, so I could be in front of the mic by 10am and of course, Joey.
"The voice of support, the constant, the reassurance, who always has the reminder 'We'll figure it out, we alway do'. Onward to the next adventure."
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