Kate Ritchie breaks her silence on her ‘huge career change’ after announcing her departure from Nova

Kate Ritchie has broken her silence following her shocking departure from her popular Nova drive show.

The radio host announced last month that she would be leaving her Nova FM show for the rest of the year due to stress.

Ritchie, 43, admitted to Kidspot’s The Juggling Law podcast, that it was a “very hard decision” but that she had to “take it easy.”

Kate Ritchie (pictured) has broken her silence on her ‘huge career change’ after announcing her shocking departure from Nova

“It was a really tough decision because I’ve been working since I was an eight-year-old kid and I think I thrive on having a schedule every day,” she said.

‘I’m not good at sitting alone with myself. I’ve done so many great things this year, but it was just time to have faith and say, “This is what I need.”

Ritchie continued, “I’m not going anywhere, and I suppose I’m in a very fortunate position that Nova has fully supported me.”

“They are completely supportive and generous and say, if this is what you need, we want you back in 2023. So go do it.”

Ritchie, 43, admitted on Kidspot’s The Juggling Act podcast that it was a ‘really difficult decision’ but that she should ‘take it easy’

Ritchie announced last month that she was taking a break from her national drive show on Nova FM.

She will be off air for the rest of the year, but will return in early 2023 along with co-hosts Joel Creasey and Tim Blackwell.

Ritchie, who was caught in August for drink-driving, explained to listeners that she’d had an “incredibly hectic and busy” year and needed some time off.

‘I’m not good at sitting alone with myself. I’ve done so many great things this year, but it was just time to have faith and say, “This is what I need,” she said. Pictured Kate and her co-hosts Joel Creasey and Tim Blackwell

“The past year has been incredibly hectic and full for both me and my family,” she said.

“I have experienced many changes and more stress in my life in a short time, like many of you. And it has taken its toll.

“But still, I’m so proud that our Nova show, with Tim and Joel and the team, is only moving forward and getting stronger.”

Ritchie revealed last month that she was taking a break from her national drive show on Nova FM. She will be off air for the rest of the year, but will return in early 2023 along with co-hosts Joel Creasey and Tim Blackwell