Chris Bath quits ABC Radio
Chris Bath has decided to end her run on ABC Radio Sydney where she was the Evenings presenter, confirming she would not be returning to the role in 2020.
Bath said it was a ‘difficult decision’ but one she was ultimately making for her family.
Bath will not return to ABC Radio in 2020
“It was a very difficult one to make, but I need to find a job with hours more conducive to having my family recognise me,” said Bath.
She said she ‘had a ball hosting Evenings and working with my little team and the listeners who make the show truly hum’.
Bath still holds her role as a national news anchor on Ten. She moved to the station in 2018, following almost two decades with Seven. In 2014 she ‘stepped back’ from a Seven News position to focus on her job on Sunday Night. She was replaced by Melissa Doyle over a year later. Sunday Night was recently cancelled by Seven.
ABC Radio Sydney Manager, Melanie Withnall, said the station was disappointed to lose such an experienced and talented broadcaster.
“Chris has been hosting Evenings for three years and in that time has grown her audience across NSW and Canberra,” she said.
“It was our wish that Chris continue in Evenings, but we respect her decision. There will always be a door open for her to return.”
ABC will announce its full Local and Regional Radio presenter line-ups next week. Earlier today, it was announced ABC Radio Melbourne duo Sami Shah and Jacinta Parsons had not had their contracts renewed for the Breakfast slot, with Sammy J named as replacement.
Now is time for good clean out in other areas, such as night life and over nights, the presenters have allowed ring in people to hijack their shows. Sick of it, do something about it, after all i help pay their wages. Lost me as an abc fan
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Peter robb adelaide breakfast is great nightlife is great listening
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Can only agree about the hijacking…..some of them are a total pain and I actually turn the radio off when they phone in. Lazy radio!
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Rod Quinn will replace Sarah MacDonald on Nightlife I hope.
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I find the diversity of callers to be refreshing. Hearing the same voice for hours on end is stultifying – especially the ones that ‘parrot’ on.
But you do get the occasional sad-sack. It seems they also like commenting on Mumbrella.
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I think she’s on the move back to TV…..
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Very sad to learn Chris is signing off from radio as she has been a breath of fresh air, good fun and set the right mood for that show. Farwell Chris, but consider returning to radio in the future as it suits you.
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Hey, I’m really disappointed to hear that Chris Bath is leaving Evenings. She and Andrew Daddo are the two best presenters that I have listened to in this time slot. They are both natural on radio and let their personalities shine through. I hope the next presenter is even half as good otherwise I’ll be switching off until they find someone who captures my interest.
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I am SHATTERED ..Don’t go Chris..you are a Aussie gem..
we look forward to your evenings ..where do we go from here??
All the best for your future.
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Totally agree about Chris and Andrew, shall also be only listening with half an ear until the next good one. The comment below from Rick says it all.
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