Brisbane 4BC radio host Neil Breen quits his show live on air

Brisbane 4BC radio host Neil Breen stepped down from his live broadcast show on Friday.

The shock jock, who hosts 4BC’s weekday afternoon show Brisbane Live, told listeners he would not be returning to his show in an emotional announcement.

He said it had been a “tough three years” since the Covid-19 pandemic, and he wanted to prioritize his family.

Before the pandemic, the radio host lived in Brisbane five days a week, traveling back to Sydney on weekends to be with his wife and children.

When interstate travel became restricted, Breen attempted to move his family to Queensland, but it proved difficult.

The radio host said he became very lonely during the pandemic because his family was trapped in a different state from him.

“It was a very difficult time because of Covid and all the rules, it was very difficult to get my family here,” he said on Friday’s broadcast.

“It’s taken its toll and I’ve told the Channel Nine bosses I’m resigning from 4BC radio,” he said.

“It’s very sad for me and I think it will be quite upsetting for a lot of listeners.”

The shock jock, who hosts 4BC’s weekday afternoon show Brisbane Live, told listeners he would not be returning to his show in an emotional announcement

“Please don’t take it for granted, I see your emails and I hear the phone calls and I get the texts and I know you enjoy the show.”

The presenter ends on June 23 at 4BC and he hinted that he may be back on Sydney’s 2GB as he hopes to spend more time there with his family.

He added: “I’ve given you three of the best years I can possibly give you, but it’s time for me to give many, many more years to my family and dedication to my family and seven days a week to be with them. .

“I made this decision as a personal decision, really just for my own peace of mind.”

The presenter ends June 23 at 4BC and he hinted that he may be back on Sydney’s 2GB as he hopes to spend more time there with his family.