Iain Lee has announced he has departed talkRadio after four years on the airwaves.
The I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! star revealed that his final show was last night on his Facebook page, and wrote the following statement on Twitter: “I no longer work at talkRADIO.
“I’ve been waiting for a while to find out if my contract was going to be renewed and today I was finally told that, no, it isn’t.
“I won’t be going back on air. My last show was last night’s (which I thought was a little dull, a 5 out of 10 only! Out with a whimper!).
After four years on TalkRADIO Iain Lee will not be returning because his contract wasn’t renewed (Image: SWNS)
“I have had an amazing 4 years at talkRADIO. I’m the only host to be in the original slot that I asked for 4 years after the station started. The only host to have won an industry award (2 ARIAs actually, Best Speech Presenter 2017 and Best Radio Moment 2020).
“The only host to have saved two lives on air. The only host to have helped a hopeless alcoholic find redemption. The only host to have had an actual breakdown on the radio. The only host to have told the truth about your Prime Minister being a racist idiot.”
He added: “I could not have done this without my producer and later co-host Katherine Boyle. She was the real power behind the show, not me. I love you Katherine and I know that we made something unique.
The host said he was ‘eternally grateful’ for the support from listeners throughout the years (Image: Internet Unknown)
“Only you and I know what went on behind the scenes, and yet we stayed true to our aim – to bring more silliness and humanity to the radio.
“I would like to thank Scott, Liam and Dennie for allowing me to play in their house for so long and for giving me the freedom you did.
“I’m sorry that I didn’t stick up for my friend Emma Kennedy more. That’s the only regret I have of my time there. Sorry, Emma.
Iain told his ‘heart is broken’ following the decision (Image: ITV)
“Thank you, listeners. All of you. You showed me that I was right to swim against the tide. You joined our silly little gang and played along. I am eternally grateful.”
He joined talkRadio on 21 March 2016 with Iain hosting The Late Night Alternative with Iain Lee from 10 pm to 1 am, Monday to Friday.
It is yet to be announced who will fill Iain’s slot on the airwaves.
Source: Celebrities - dailystar.co.uk
