Newstalk listeners will be delighted to hear that popular radio host Ivan Yates is making a return to the station seven months after he quit the Breakfast Show, which he co-hosted with Chris Donoghue. The broadcaster will be back on the airwaves with a new Sunday programme that will go in direct competition with Marian Finucane's weekend show on RTE Radio One.
Yates announced he would cease all media commitments back in April citing personal reasons for his decision. Speaking about his upcoming return, Ivan said, "I spent seven fantastic years at Newstalk and had always envisaged the possibility of returning. With all that’s been happening in politics across the world lately, between Trump and Brexit, I can’t wait to get back on air to share my views!"
CEO of Newstalk 106-108fm, Tim Collins, said, "We’re delighted to be welcoming Ivan back. Ivan is a much-loved member of the Newstalk family so a return was always on the cards.
"We’ve been in discussion for some time to find the most suitable slot and programme format so we’re really looking forward to hearing him bring his unmissable insights and opinion to Sunday mornings with this exciting new show."
The show will air from 11am to 1pm every Sunday and will launch on April 2nd.
