Kate Ritchie breaks her silence on her ‘major career change’ after announcing her surprise departure from Nova
Kate Ritchie has broken her silence after her shock goodbye to her hit Nova Drive show.
The radio host announced last month that she was leaving her Nova FM show for the rest of the year due to stress.
Ritchie, 43, admitted on Kidspot’s The Juggling Act podcast that it was a “really tough decision” but she had to “slow down.”
Kate Ritchie (pictured) has broken her silence about her “major career change” after announcing her shock departure from Nova
“It was a really tough decision because I’ve been working since I was an eight-year-old kid and I think I thrive when I have a schedule every day,” she said.
“I’m not good at just sitting by myself. I’ve done so many great things this year, but it was just time to say confidently, “This is what I need.”
Ritchie continued, “I’m not going anywhere, and I think I’m in a very fortunate position that Nova has fully supported me.”
“They are absolutely supportive and generous when they say if that’s what you need, we want you back in 2023. So go and do it.”
Ritchie, 43, admitted on Kidspot’s The Juggling Act podcast that it was a “really tough decision” but she had to “slow down.”
Ritchie announced last month that she was taking a break from her national drive show, Nova FM.
She will be off the air for the remainder of the year but will return in early 2023 alongside co-hosts Joel Creasey and Tim Blackwell.
Ritchie, who was arrested for drunk driving in August, told listeners that she had had an “incredibly hectic and busy” year and needed some time off.
“I’m not good at just sitting by myself. I’ve done so many great things this year, but it was just time to say with confidence, “This is what I need,” she said. Pictured Kate and her co-hosts Joel Creasey and Tim Blackwell
“The past year has been incredibly hectic and intense for me and my family,” she said.
“Like many of you, I have experienced many changes and increased stress in my life in a short period of time. And it has taken its toll.
“But I’m still so proud that our Nova show with Tim and Joel and the team is just going forward and going from strength to strength.”
Ritchie announced last month that she was taking a break from her national Nova FM drive show. She will be off the air for the remainder of the year but will return in early 2023 alongside co-hosts Joel Creasey and Tim Blackwell