{"id":1924,"date":"2025-03-18T15:40:57","date_gmt":"2025-03-18T15:40:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/grow24.us\/?p=1924"},"modified":"2025-03-18T15:40:57","modified_gmt":"2025-03-18T15:40:57","slug":"ronan-keating-fights-back-tears-as-he-says-an-emotional-goodbye-to-magic-radio-breakfast-after-seven-years-with-a-heartfelt-performance-of-when-you-say-nothing-at-all","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/grow24.us\/?p=1924","title":{"rendered":"Ronan Keating fights back tears as he says an emotional goodbye to Magic Radio Breakfast after seven years with a heartfelt performance of \u201cWhen You Say Nothing At All\u201d."},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"mol-para-with-font\"><span data-track-module=\"internal-body-link\">Ronan Keating<\/span>\u00a0fought back tears as he delivered an emotional performance during his last last Breakfast Show on Magic Radio studios on Wednesday.<\/p>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-3\"><\/div>\n<p class=\"mol-para-with-font\">The Irish singer, 47,\u00a0<span data-track-module=\"internal-body-link\">announced last month that he would be stepping down<\/span>\u00a0after co-hosting the popular show\u00a0alongside Harriet Scott for the last seven years.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mol-para-with-font\">During the broadcast Ronan treated listeners\u00a0to a special performance of his hits Life is a Rollercoaster and When You Say Nothing At All.<\/p>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-4\"><\/div>\n<p class=\"mol-para-with-font\">He also sang a rendition of the\u00a0<span data-track-module=\"internal-body-link\">George Michael<\/span>\u00a0classic Faith, before he left the studio to applause from staff who lined the corridors.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mol-para-with-font\">Ronan was presented with gifts and shared a hug with Harriet before signing off from the airwaves for one final time.<\/p>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-5\"><\/div>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Ronan Keating's FINAL performance at Magic Radio - Life is a Rollercoaster\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/fgKWDEJcERY\" width=\"350\" height=\"235\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<div class=\"artSplitter mol-img-group\">\n<div class=\"mol-img\">\n<div class=\"image-wrap fff-pic\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" id=\"i-3b36fb6feeaf5024\" class=\"blkBorder img-share\" src=\"https:\/\/i.dailymail.co.uk\/1s\/2024\/07\/31\/12\/87990557-13693137-image-a-1_1722427010336.jpg\" alt=\"Ronan Keating fought back tears as he delivered an emotional performance during his last day at Magic Radio studios in London on Wednesday\" width=\"634\" height=\"951\" data-gallery-handler-attached=\"true\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"imageCaption\">Ronan Keating fought back tears as he delivered an emotional performance during his last day at Magic Radio studios in London on Wednesday<\/p>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-6\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"artSplitter mol-img-group\">\n<div class=\"mol-img\">\n<div class=\"image-wrap fff-pic\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" id=\"i-39fd301a328636\" class=\"blkBorder img-share\" src=\"https:\/\/i.dailymail.co.uk\/1s\/2024\/07\/31\/15\/87990585-13693137-The_Irish_singer_announced_last_month_that_he_would_be_stepping_-m-125_1722434671194.jpg\" alt=\"The Irish singer announced last month that he would be stepping down from the Magic Radio Breakfast show after seven years, was given a huge send-off on his final show\" width=\"634\" height=\"838\" data-gallery-handler-attached=\"true\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"imageCaption\">The Irish singer announced last month that he would be stepping down from the Magic Radio Breakfast show after seven years, was given a huge send-off on his final show<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"artSplitter mol-img-group\">\n<div class=\"mol-img\">\n<div class=\"image-wrap fff-pic\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" id=\"i-c39bfdd958682ca0\" class=\"blkBorder img-share\" src=\"https:\/\/i.dailymail.co.uk\/1s\/2024\/07\/31\/12\/87990597-13693137-image-a-4_1722427040662.jpg\" alt=\"During the broadcast Ronan treated listeners to a special performance of his hits Life is a Rollercoaster and When You Say Nothing At All\" width=\"634\" height=\"951\" data-gallery-handler-attached=\"true\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"imageCaption\">During the broadcast Ronan treated listeners to a special performance of his hits Life is a Rollercoaster and When You Say Nothing At All<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"mol-para-with-font\">The hitmaker cut a casual figure in a light blue shirt teaming it with a white vest underneath.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mol-para-with-font\">To complete the look, Ronan sported a pair of beige chino trousers and opted for a pair of suede boots.<\/p>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-2\">\n<div data-type=\"_mgwidget\" data-widget-id=\"1683304\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"mol-para-with-font\">Meanwhile Harriet cut a stylish figure in a black leather midi skirt and sported it with a white T-shirt.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mol-para-with-font\">It comes after Ronan announced\u00a0that he is leaving the Magic Radio Breakfast show after seven years, live on air during a show.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mol-para-with-font\">The Boyzone star became a co-host on the morning show alongside Harriet in September 2017.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mol-para-with-font\">Speaking on the morning show, he revealed he was stepping down from presenting, with his last show on July 31, but said he would remain in the Magic Radio family.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mol-para-with-font\">Ronan insisted it had been a \u2018difficult decision\u2019, but that he wanted to get back to his music career and spend more time with his family.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mol-para-with-font\">Addressing the listeners live on air in the studio, Ronan said: \u2018It\u2019s been very difficult for me to come to this conclusion, and to make this decision.\u2019<\/p>\n<div class=\"artSplitter mol-img-group\">\n<div class=\"mol-img\">\n<div class=\"image-wrap fff-pic\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" id=\"i-a983f8d90b06aeb7\" class=\"blkBorder img-share\" src=\"https:\/\/i.dailymail.co.uk\/1s\/2024\/07\/31\/12\/87990563-13693137-image-a-3_1722427037380.jpg\" alt=\"He also sang a rendition of the George Michael classic Faith, before he left the studio to applause from staff who lined the corridors\" width=\"634\" height=\"1013\" data-gallery-handler-attached=\"true\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"imageCaption\">He also sang a rendition of the George Michael classic Faith, before he left the studio to applause from staff who lined the corridors<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"artSplitter mol-img-group\">\n<div class=\"mol-img\">\n<div class=\"image-wrap fff-pic\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" id=\"i-b93245fb314bf2ce\" class=\"blkBorder img-share\" src=\"https:\/\/i.dailymail.co.uk\/1s\/2024\/07\/31\/15\/87996469-13693137-Ronan_was_presented_with_gifts_and_shared_a_hug_with_Harriet_bef-a-129_1722434862105.jpg\" alt=\"Ronan was presented with gifts and shared a hug with Harriet before signing off from the airwaves for one final time\" width=\"634\" height=\"855\" data-gallery-handler-attached=\"true\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"imageCaption\">Ronan was presented with gifts and shared a hug with Harriet before signing off from the airwaves for one final time<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"artSplitter mol-img-group\">\n<div class=\"mol-img\">\n<div class=\"image-wrap fff-pic\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" id=\"i-125e712b90885b1e\" class=\"blkBorder img-share\" src=\"https:\/\/i.dailymail.co.uk\/1s\/2024\/07\/31\/15\/87990587-13693137-To_complete_the_look_Ronan_sported_a_pair_of_beige_chino_trouser-m-130_1722434882266.jpg\" alt=\"Ronan appeared emotional as he took to the mic\" width=\"634\" height=\"809\" data-gallery-handler-attached=\"true\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"imageCaption\">Ronan appeared emotional as he took to the mic<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"artSplitter mol-img-group\">\n<div class=\"mol-img\">\n<div class=\"image-wrap fff-pic\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" id=\"i-bcb1fe0104c9dc90\" class=\"blkBorder img-share\" src=\"https:\/\/i.dailymail.co.uk\/1s\/2024\/07\/31\/15\/87996467-13693137-image-a-134_1722434985076.jpg\" alt=\"Despite the emotional farewell the duo were still in high spirits\" width=\"634\" height=\"845\" data-gallery-handler-attached=\"true\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"imageCaption\">Despite the emotional farewell the duo were still in high spirits<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"mol-para-with-font\">\u2018I wanted our listeners, our Magic Breakfast listeners and our Magic Radio listeners to be the first to know.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mol-para-with-font\">\u2018That after seven years and so many incredible shows, I\u2019ve decided to stand down from Magic Breakfast at the end of July.\u2019<\/p>\n<p class=\"mol-para-with-font\">\u2018I have loved every single minute, this has not been an easy decision at all. I came on board as you know for a year, maybe two and I\u2019ve loved the job so much that I\u2019ve stayed here for seven.\u2019<\/p>\n<div class=\"floatRHS\">\n<div data-mol-fe-xpmodule-related-story-factbox=\"true\" data-xp-platform=\"mol.web.desktop\" data-xp-channel-color=\"home\" data-track-module=\"related-story-factbox^related-story-factbox-ronan-keating-sparks-concern-from-fans-a\" data-reactroot=\"\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"mol-para-with-font\">\u2018We\u2019ve had an amazing time and we\u2019ve been through some incredibly emotional times with people at home.\u2019<\/p>\n<p class=\"mol-para-with-font\">\u2018Those two years that the world changed. It was an honour to be able to be in people\u2019s homes and communicate with them like we did.\u2019<\/p>\n<p class=\"mol-para-with-font\">Speaking to co-host Harriet, he continued: \u2018So yeah, although I won\u2019t be waking the nation up anymore with you, I look forward to, I guess reconnecting with what I did before this \u2013 you know getting back to my music and touring. Even though I\u2019ve been doing it, trying to do both together has not been easy at times.\u2019<\/p>\n<p class=\"mol-para-with-font\">\u2018And getting back to being with my family \u2013 you know doing school runs and those things that I\u2019ve missed out on. Waking up with my wife in the morning, you know? I know it sounds ridiculous but it\u2019s really important and I\u2019ve missed that.\u2019<\/p>\n<p class=\"mol-para-with-font\">He went on to pay tribute to Harriet and thank the listeners and crew, saying: \u2018What I\u2019ve realised is how incredible it is to connect with people.\u2019<\/p>\n<p class=\"mol-para-with-font\">\u2018The medium of radio is so powerful, more powerful than anything else in this modern age. And it\u2019s been a real honour to broadcast and be considered a radio broadcaster.\u2019<\/p>\n<p class=\"mol-para-with-font\">\u2018You [Harriet] and I, they put us together. Who knew that this could work?! It\u2019s been incredible. I\u2019m going to miss you. It\u2019d been an amazing seven years.\u2019<\/p>\n<div class=\"artSplitter mol-img-group\">\n<div class=\"mol-img\">\n<div class=\"image-wrap fff-pic\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" id=\"i-6d2996369291ece5\" class=\"blkBorder img-share\" src=\"https:\/\/i.dailymail.co.uk\/1s\/2024\/07\/31\/15\/87990593-13693137-He_also_opted_for_elevating_the_look_with_a_pair_of_suede_boots-m-131_1722434905202.jpg\" alt=\"The hitmaker cut a casual figure in a light blue shirt teaming it with a white vest underneath\" width=\"634\" height=\"1026\" data-gallery-handler-attached=\"true\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"imageCaption\">The hitmaker cut a casual figure in a light blue shirt teaming it with a white vest underneath<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"artSplitter mol-img-group\">\n<div class=\"mol-img\">\n<div class=\"image-wrap fff-pic\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" id=\"i-d660f46f1eade6e8\" class=\"blkBorder img-share\" src=\"https:\/\/i.dailymail.co.uk\/1s\/2024\/07\/31\/12\/87990533-13693137-image-a-8_1722427099846.jpg\" alt=\"Meanwhile Harriet cut a stylish figure in a black leather midi skirt and sported it with a white T-shirt\" width=\"634\" height=\"423\" data-gallery-handler-attached=\"true\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"imageCaption\">Meanwhile Harriet cut a stylish figure in a black leather midi skirt and sported it with a white T-shirt<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"artSplitter mol-img-group\">\n<div class=\"mol-img\">\n<div class=\"image-wrap fff-pic\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" id=\"i-291cb4d9430f2a07\" class=\"blkBorder img-share\" src=\"https:\/\/i.dailymail.co.uk\/1s\/2024\/07\/31\/15\/87990575-13693137-After_his_performance_the_singer_looked_touched_as_staff_members-m-132_1722434935586.jpg\" alt=\"Rona struggled not to cry as he left the studio\" width=\"634\" height=\"902\" data-gallery-handler-attached=\"true\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"imageCaption\">Rona struggled not to cry as he left the studio<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"artSplitter mol-img-group\">\n<div class=\"mol-img\">\n<div class=\"image-wrap fff-pic\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" id=\"i-75dcf42862fcb47f\" class=\"blkBorder img-share\" src=\"https:\/\/i.dailymail.co.uk\/1s\/2024\/07\/31\/15\/87996267-13693137-Ronan_said_of_his_exit_I_have_loved_every_single_minute_this_has-m-136_1722435033547.jpg\" alt=\"Ronan said of his exit:\u00a0'I have loved every single minute, this has not been an easy decision at all. I came on board as you know for a year, maybe two and I've loved the job so much that I've stayed here for seven'\" width=\"634\" height=\"815\" data-gallery-handler-attached=\"true\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"imageCaption\">Ronan said of his exit:\u00a0\u2018I have loved every single minute, this has not been an easy decision at all. I came on board as you know for a year, maybe two and I\u2019ve loved the job so much that I\u2019ve stayed here for seven\u2019<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"artSplitter mol-img-group\">\n<div class=\"mol-img\">\n<div class=\"image-wrap fff-pic\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" id=\"i-47c67536814bd9e4\" class=\"blkBorder img-share\" src=\"https:\/\/i.dailymail.co.uk\/1s\/2024\/07\/31\/15\/87996269-13693137-He_said_You_Harriet_and_I_they_put_us_together_Who_knew_that_thi-m-140_1722435077999.jpg\" alt=\"He said:\u00a0'You [Harriet] and I, they put us together. Who knew that this could work?! It's been incredible. I'm going to miss you. It'd been an amazing seven years.'\" width=\"634\" height=\"1071\" data-gallery-handler-attached=\"true\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"imageCaption\">He said:\u00a0\u2018You [Harriet] and I, they put us together. Who knew that this could work?! It\u2019s been incredible. I\u2019m going to miss you. It\u2019d been an amazing seven years.\u2019<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"artSplitter mol-img-group\">\n<div class=\"mol-img\">\n<div class=\"image-wrap fff-pic\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" id=\"i-9b9eb46ff058870e\" class=\"blkBorder img-share\" src=\"https:\/\/i.dailymail.co.uk\/1s\/2024\/07\/31\/15\/87996273-13693137-_You_ve_taught_me_so_much_Harriet_Scott_you_re_a_radio_legend_an-m-139_1722435069773.jpg\" alt=\"'You've taught me so much Harriet Scott, you're a radio legend, and it has been an honour to broadcast with you.'\" width=\"634\" height=\"718\" data-gallery-handler-attached=\"true\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"imageCaption\">\u2018You\u2019ve taught me so much Harriet Scott, you\u2019re a radio legend, and it has been an honour to broadcast with you.\u2019<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"mol-para-with-font\">\u2018You\u2019ve taught me so much Harriet Scott, you\u2019re a radio legend, and it has been an honour to broadcast with you.\u2019<\/p>\n<p class=\"mol-para-with-font\">\u2018You\u2019ve shown me how to do this and it\u2019s been an honour, and I\u2019m not leaving the Magic Radio family, just Magic Breakfast for me \u2013 it\u2019s time for me to go.\u2019<\/p>\n<p class=\"mol-para-with-font\">\u2018A massive thank you to everybody for the love you\u2019ve shown me, the love you\u2019ve shown this show for the last seven years. It\u2019d been incredible.\u2019<\/p>\n<p class=\"mol-para-with-font\">After the news, Harriet gushed: \u2018Well what can I say, I\u2019m heartbroken that I\u2019ll soon no longer be sharing my mornings with my sidekick, but I\u2019m also absolutely delighted for him to be embarking on his next chapter.\u2019<\/p>\n<p class=\"mol-para-with-font\">\u2018Ronan is one of a kind and I know we haven\u2019t seen the last of him here at Magic!\u2019<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ronan Keating\u00a0fought back tears as he delivered an emotional performance during his last last Breakfast Show on Magic Radio studios on Wednesday. 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