Mick Molloy announces split from Triple M after 11 years

Renowned radio host Mick Molloy has announced he’ll be hanging up the boots after spending 11 years at Triple M.

Renowned radio host Mick Molloy has announced he’ll be hanging up the boots at Triple M at the end of the radio ratings year

The 55-year-old Crackerjack star spent the past 11 years at the station, beginning with Melbourne’s Hot Breakfast in 2011 before going on to host his own national Drive show, Molloy.

Molloy cited his wish to pursue further creative endeavours as his reason for leaving, thanking the station for being his “spiritual home” and reassuring fans it wouldn’t be the last time they heard his dulcet tones on the airwaves.

“After 11 amazing years at Triple M I’ve decided it’s time to move on to a new chapter in my working life,” he told listeners on Wednesday evening.

“It just feels the time is right to explore some exciting new creative opportunities that are presenting themselves for the years ahead. It’s not without a small degree of sadness to know I’m leaving my spiritual home...after all this time but I’m genuinely proud of what we’ve achieved here and excited about what lays ahead for me.

Renowned radio host Mick Molloy has announced he’ll be hanging up the boots at Triple M.

“I want to say thanks to the amazing producing team who put out an amazing show each and every day, despite my frequent showbiz ar**hole type antics.

“Finally, biggest thanks of all go to the listeners. It’s always been about them as far as I’m concerned, and I can’t say thank you enough for letting me do what I love to do day in day out for all this time. I’m sure it won’t be the last time you’re hearing from me on the radio so it’s goodbye for now but not a final farewell.”

Head of Triple M Mike Fitzpatrick praised Molloy’s sparkling run at Triple M, referring to the beloved star as a “radio pioneer”.

“He is one of Australia’s greatest performers and it’s been a privilege to have worked with him at Triple M again. He’s now enjoyed enormous success on Triple M in every different timeslot. He’ll be greatly missed by all of us,” Fitzpatrick said via a Wednesday press release.

SCA Chief Content Officer Dave Cameron also praised the outgoing star, thanking him for all his work at the station.

“Mick Molloy is an Australian radio icon of epic proportions and has been a part of many legendary radio shows for SCA over nearly three decades. He will always have a spot reserved at the SCA bar."

Mick Molloy quits #TripleM in week of change at SCA network.
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Originally published as Mick Molloy announces split from Triple M after 11 years