Iain Lee has retired from broadcasting.
Iain Lee has retired from broadcasting
The 49-year-old radio DJ - who qualified as a counsellor in December - confirmed he has handed in his notice at Jack FM and admitted he no longer wants to work in radio, because he is keen to focus on his counselling work.
He wrote on Twitter: "Hey everyone, a bit of news, a few weeks ago I handed my notice in at Jack FM. Not sure how long I've got left (maybe nothing after this tweet!). It wasn't working for me with no producer, podcast or daily best bits.
"It's also made me realise I don't want to work in radio... anymore so I'm announcing my retirement' from broadcasting to focus full time on my counselling work. There are of course exceptions. Patreon will continue, as will voiceover work and the odd gig on 4 Extra. I'll still consider offers but won't chase them."
Iain admitted he had "a blast" during the majority of his time on radio, but he is "really tired" at the moment.
He tweeted: "I've been working in this industry for 30 years and I'm really tired. So, onto new and better adventures. Thank you radio, for most of it it was a blast. X
"I'm supposed to be back on Jack on Wednesday. These tweets may have knocked that on the head, let's see. Thanks for all your kind words. (sic)"
In December, Iain revealed he had qualified as a counsellor.
He tweeted: "I am now a qualified counsellor. Right now I'm working primarily via Zoom. I have some spaces on my books.
"If you'd like to chat about how I can help with depression, anxiety, addiction and many other things, please send an email to [email protected] (sic)"
In June 2020, Iain - who took part in the 17th series of 'I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here!' in 2017 - confirmed he had left talkRADIO.
He wrote: "I've been waiting for a while to find out if my contract was going to be renewed and today I was finally told that, no, it isn't. I won't be going back on air. My last show was last night's (which I thought was a little dull, a 5 out of 10 only! Out with a whimper!).
"I have had an amazing 4 years at talkRADIO. I'm the only host to be in the original slot that I asked for 4 years after the station started. The only host to have won an industry award (2 ARIAs actually, Best Speech Presenter 2017 and Best Radio Moment 2020). The only host to have saved 2 lives on air.
"The only host to have helped a hopeless alcoholic find redemption. The only host to have had an actual breakdown on the radio. The only host to have told the truth about your prime minister being a racist idiot.
"I could not have done this without my producer and later co-host Katherine Boyle. She was the real power behind the show, not me. I love you Katherine and I know that we made something unique.
"Only you and I know what went on behind the scenes, and yet we stayed true to our aim - to bring more silliness and humanity to the radio. (sic)"