Radio presenter John Blackman sacked from breakfast radio gig on Magic 1278

BROADCASTER John Blackman has lost his breakfast radio gig, being told his services were no longer required after he came off air this morning.

Radio presenter John Blackman has lost his breakfast radio gig at Magic 1278.

BROADCASTER John Blackman has lost his breakfast radio gig at Magic 1278.

Blackman said on social media today: “Sadly, when I came off air at Magic 1278 this morning I was informed by management that my services hosting the Breakfast Session were no longer required. Because of the immediacy, I did not have an opportunity to say goodbye to the loyal bunch of listeners who stuck with me (and co-host Jane Holmes) throughout the past 12 months.

I will miss you all. Thank you for listening.”

Stephen Beers, operations director at Magic 1278 and 3AW, confirmed Blackman will no longer host the breakfast show. “We have worked with John for a long time and hope to continue with other projects in future,” Mr Beers said.

He said Glenn Ridge will host the new breakfast show.