Popular Triple M presenter Loren Barry announces shock exit

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Popular Triple M presenter Loren Barry has announced her departure from The Marty Sheargold Show after being absent from the airwaves for the past week.

"All good things must come to an end, and unfortunately my time on The Marty Sheargold Show has done just that,' she explained in an Instagram post.

"Because of our listeners, this show has been one of the most rewarding experiences of my life," Barry continued.

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"I've loved, loved, loved my time on the show but I am excited for what the future holds," the radio presenter added.

Sheargold addressed Barry's departure from the show on his podcast on Thursday explaining her "time as a producer on the show has ended".

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"She's going to be looking at a couple of really good options for herself moving forward that'll test her skill set more than I can offer her here, which she's absolutely entitled to do and will do well," he said.

Sheargold added: "She's staying with the group which is the most important thing, and looking to continue her growth which is what this business is about and I'm sure that'll be an incredibly wonderful story and journey for her."

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The announcement comes after fans asked about Barry's absence on social media.

"Where has Loren gone," one listener asked on Instagram.

"Wondering the same thing. Should we be worried? No mention of where she is. I miss her!" another said.

"Where's Loz this week?" another questioned.

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Once news broke of her departure, fans questioned why she wasn't able to make the announcement on the show.

"Not even an on air send off? What aren't we being told?" one asked on social media.

Another said: "Won't be the same without you, that's for sure."

"Radio won't be the same on my drive to work anymore," another said.

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Triple M has announced several changes following a shakeup at the radio network. Marty Sheargold, 53, will extend his national The Marty Sheargold Show into drive in Sydney, Brisbane and the Gold Coast. This followed a stint in the breakfast slot which ended in July and moved to afternoons.

"I'm looking forward to returning to the Drive shift for NSW and Queensland listeners in 2025 and giving them the extended version of the show," Sheargold said in a statement.

The expansion has meant local shows will be axed in 2025 including The Rush Hour in Queensland with Leisel Jones, Liam Flanagan and Ben Dobbin.

Liesel Jones took to Instagram to share the news.

"Well it was fun while it lasted,' she wrote. "Sad news today that @triplem_rushhour with Leisel Jones, Liam and Dobbo won't go ahead in 2025.

"I've learnt a lot working this job and I've enjoyed the laughs," she continued. "Our intention with this show was to always lift your drive home no matter what kind of day you've had.

"I hope we were able to bring a smile or laugh to your arvo. We'll see you round like a rissole. Until next time."

The Rush Hour in NSW with with Gus Worland and Jude Bolton will also be discontinued. Worland had announced his departure earlier this year, citing a desire to focus on his mental health advocacy work.

The Adelaide and Perth The Rush Hour teams will not be returning in 2025 either.

The remaining The Rush Hour team made up of James Brayshaw and Billy Brownless, is currently being broadcast in Melbourne and Tasmania but will now be heard in South and Western Australia and some regional areas.

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