Robin Bailey claims she was ‘blindsided’ by decision to dump her from Brisbane breakfast
Brisbane breakfast radio host Robin Bailey has said she was “ambushed” by the Australian Radio Network’s decision not to renew her contract after a decade with the station.
Robin Bailey, centre, celebrated ten years on air with co-hosts Terry Hansen and Bob Gallagher last month
The 97.3FM co-host of the Robin, Terry and Bob show was dumped this morning for an unnamed new host, leading to the unusual step of her issuing a statement saying she had not been offered a new contract and “would have anticipated a more respectful approach to my departure”.
However ARN has disputed the statement saying despite a “long” negotiation with Bailey’s management they were “led into a position where we were unable to proceed with contract renewal”.
How not to handle ones career.
Breakfast radio is about light hearted entertainment before the serious grind of the day starts. While Robin has had some serious personal issues at times the show has been down right depressing and the choice of subject matter cringe worthy, ” let us pay for your divorce ” or getting private eyes to check up on people is far from light hearted. Its certainly time to ditch some of the tired spots like “top 5 ” which despite the background giggling is simply not funny. In short I think ARN is smart to shake it up.
Looks like her management stuffed it up. They got greedy, asked for too much money and probably said “if you don’t pay it, she’ll leave”.
I sure hope her management team discussed all this with her beforehand!!!
Negotiations include offers. Get a new manager. …… or they wanted you out.
Fairly heartless comments above… they mad a BIG mistake letting her go and I wish her all the best.