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Why is Annie Mac leaving Radio 1?
AFTER 17 years of helping influence the charts with her Future Sounds show and interviewing some of music's biggest stars - Annie Mac has called time on her BBC career.
The Irish presenter – full name Annie MacManus, first joined the BBC in 2004 and leaves over a decade and a half later with some illustrious moments under her belt.
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Why is Annie Mac leaving Radio 1?
Annie gave the reason behind her departure as simply wanting more time to spend with her two children.
She also said she wanted to be able to work on writing fiction and podcasting.
She hosts Changes With Annie MacManus, which sees her interview fellow creatives about changes in their personal and professional lives.
Annie said: "I also love the idea of leaving the party (and make no mistake working at Radio 1 does feel like a party) with a huge smile on my face, when I’m still having the most fun I can have.
"I will be coming back to radio broadcasting when the time is right."
Mac also paid a heartfelt tribute to her listeners, thanking them for "allowing me into your lives. Thank you for brightening my days."
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What happened in Annie Mac's last show?
Her last show was broadcasted on Friday, July 30, 2021.
Annie Mac teared up on her last show after 17 years as towards the end she read a text from her dad.
She then thanked her parents and explained: ''They live in Dublin and you couldn’t get Radio 1 very well back in the day, and at the start of my shows they used to sit out in the car and listen to my shows.''
The 43-year-old did not forget to thank her listeners: ''The last 17 years have been the most amazing, magical experience. Thank you so much for listening,'' she said.
Who is replacing Annie Mac on Radio 1?
Clara Amfo, who took part in 2020 Strictly Come Dancing, will take over Mac’s Future Sounds show from September 2021, while Danny Howard will replace Mac in the Friday night Dance Party slot.
Amfo, who presents the mid-morning show on Radio 1, paid tribute to her departing colleague, declaring how she was "beyond honoured and ready to start this exciting new chapter on Radio 1.
"I’m such a fan of this show, the artists that is has championed and to be receiving the baton from Annie who I love and respect makes it extra special for me.”
What was Annie Mac's salary at Radio 1?
According to the September 2020 list of BBC staff salaries, Annie was paid between £170,000-£174,999 yearly for her role on Radio 1.
The BBC praised Annie for her services, stating how she had fronted "some incredible moments on BBC Radio 1, from live sessions to landmark interviews with the world’s biggest artists. Sending all of our love, appreciation and luck for the future to Annie".
The disc jockey spoke of how much she loved her job, claiming: “I’m still in awe of the magic of music radio, of the responsibility of handling these songs that are so powerful they can stop you in your tracks and make your emotions soar.
"I have never not walked out of the studio feeling lighter and happier than when I walked in”.
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