Ivan Yates has given his final sign-off on Newstalk Breakfast, after six years at the helm with Chris Donoghue.
It was announced in April that he was to withdraw from his media commitments due to personal reasons.
Commenting on this decision, Mr Yates said: "I began working at Newstalk seven years ago this month and have hugely enjoyed my time at the station".
"My decision to step back from working in the media is a personal one and I remain a committed supporter of Independent Radio and Newstalk in particular".
"I will miss working in Newstalk's innovative and creative environment and hope that I will have the opportunity to return at some stage in the future".
Newstalk wish Ivan the very best and thank him for his contribution to the station.
In their last hurrah, Chris and Ivan thanked all those who have worked with them - including some who didn't exist!
As well as a montage of some of Ivan's best bits...
People have wished him well:
Will miss you Ivan on @BreakfastNT :( #Yexit https://t.co/aLy7KvUS4U
— NiamhMcCormack (@Niamho94) July 1, 2016
Farewell to Ivan Yates on @BreakfastNT - enjoyed listening to himself and @chrisrdonoghue over the years. #Yexit
— Colette Browne (@colettebrowne) July 1, 2016
@NewstalkFM Can't believe it's the last we'll hear of Chris & Ivan on breakfast slot. Will genuinely miss them #BrexitBrekkie
— Mel O'Rourke (@mel_Or) July 1, 2016
This country can be divided into two factions; the people who get Ivan Yates and those who don't. Bon voyage #Yexit @BreakfastNT
— Danielle Barron (@MedEdHead) July 1, 2016
Sun setting on the Chris and Ivan era - great to work on and listen to while it lasted @BreakfastNT #Yexit #bknt
— Ciara McDonagh (@ciaramcdonagh) July 1, 2016
Jesus wept #Yexit @BreakfastNT pic.twitter.com/2pK5wwa8oT
— Kieran Cuddihy (@kierancuddihy) July 1, 2016
Only 90 minutes left with these guys @BreakfastNT @NewstalkFM @chrisrdonoghue #ntbk #YEXIT pic.twitter.com/UuLRvbcEDR
— Caroline Dalton (@dalton_caroline) July 1, 2016
We locked these two eejits in a room together for 4,500 hrs over the last 6-years. Tomorrow is their last show. pic.twitter.com/UPbSsFVn0X
— Newstalk Breakfast (@BreakfastNT) June 30, 2016
Newstalk has announced a new line up of prime time presenters will host a new Breakfast Show from September.
Political editor Shane Coleman will be joined by TV3 news broadcaster Collette Fitzpatrick, INM’s Paul Williams and former Irish Rugby star Alan Quinlan to anchor the show.
Business Editor Vincent Wall will continue his successful 6:30am - 7 am Breakfast Business slot.
Chris Donoghue will co-anchor a new Drive show, where he will be joined by Sarah McInerney, political correspondent with The Sunday Times.
The duo will be on air daily from 4pm and listeners can expect an exciting and lively debate on the day’s news, with everything from business and technology to entertainment and sports on the table.