Simon Delaney

2022 - 9 - 2

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Simon Delaney to leave Ireland AM after surprise announcement as ... (Irish Mirror)

The telly host made the announcement this morning alongside co-host Elaine Crowley and guest presenter Killian O'Sullivan. Both Elaine and Killian were shocked ...

Returning Elaine's compliment he said: "You're the best co-host I ever had. Elaine added: "You're the best co-host I ever had." Killian said: "I'm going to miss you though." And while he couldn't say much about the films he is working on, Simon said: "They are two great jobs but you will be the first people to know [about them]." Simon said: "I'm going to be filming for a movie in a couple of weeks, then have a couple of weeks off and then I'm doing another bit of filming which means I'm going to be stepping away from Ireland AM. "I'm here for [this] weekend, so you can't get rid of me that easily."

Simon Delaney to leave Ireland AM after 7 years (Irish Examiner)

The presenter made the announcement on Friday morning's show alongside co-host Elaine Crowley and guest presenter Killian O'Sullivan. Delaney, who turned 52 ...

Thank you to all of the brilliant people at VMTV in front & behind the camera, I've loved every minute of it, and most importantly thank you for watching. Taking to Twitter later, he thanked "all of the brilliant people at VMTV", stating that he had "loved every minute of it." [@IrelandAMVMTV]red sofa, to film a couple of projects which will take me into next spring.

Simon Delaney reveals he's leaving Ireland AM after seven years (Goss.ie)

He told his co-host Elaine Crowley and guest presenter Killian O'Sullivan that he has a lot of exciting projects in the works. Picture: Brian McEvoy.

Killian said: “I’m going to miss you though,” while Elaine gushed: “You’re the best co-host I ever had.” Simon then told Elaine: “You’re the best co-host I ever had.” “I’m going to be filming for a movie in a couple of weeks, then have a couple of weeks off and then I’m doing another bit of filming which means I’m going to be stepping away from Ireland AM,” Simon announced.

Ireland AM star Simon Delaney makes shock announcement that he ... (Dublin Live)

The popular TV host and and actor worked on the weekend edition of the Virgin Media breakfast show since 2015.

While Anna Daly chose to leave her role, [Laura Woods](https://www.dublinlive.ie/news/dublin-news/virgin-media-star-laura-woods-22021349) and Aidan Power were made redundant by the station. [In a major shake-up last year](https://www.dublinlive.ie/news/celebs/ireland-am-virgin-media-cuts-21550595), Ireland AM lost several hosts including. Returning the favour, Simon added: "You're the best co-host I ever had. "You're the best co-host I ever had," Elaine told him. [Anna Daly](https://www.dublinlive.ie/news/celebs/virgin-media-star-anna-daly-21595095), Laura Woods, [Glenda Gilson](https://www.dublinlive.ie/all-about/glenda-gilson) and [Aidan Power](https://www.dublinlive.ie/news/dublin-news/virgin-media-ireland-ams-aidan-21706579). "I'm going to miss you though," Killian, who works as an entertainment reporter, told him.

Simon Delaney reveals he is leaving Ireland AM after seven years to ... (The Irish Sun)

The presenter made the announcement this morning alongside co-host Elaine Crowley and guest presenter Killian O'Sullivan. Advertisement. Simon announced he is ...

She explained: "I was ready to move on myself. “It was very much my decision. ["ready to move on".](https://www.thesun.ie/tvandshowbiz/7763510/virgin-media-anna-daly-decided-leave-ireland-am-ready/) Returning Elaine's compliment he said: "You're the best co-host I ever had. Elaine added: "You're the best co-host I ever had." Simon said: "I'm going to be filming for a movie in a couple of weeks, then have a couple of weeks off and then I'm doing another bit of filming which means I'm going to be stepping away from Ireland AM.

Simon Delaney announces he is leaving Ireland AM after seven years (RSVP Live)

The TV favourite and popular actor worked on the weekend edition of the Virgin Media breakfast show since 2015, but is now stepping away to focus on his ...

I'm here Saturday and Sunday too." [ signing up to our newsletter](https://www.rsvplive.ie/newsletter-preference-centre/) [Anna Daly](https://www.rsvplive.ie/all-about/anna-daly?recirculation_test=true), Laura Woods and Aidan Power. [entertainment](https://www.rsvplive.ie/news/tv-film/?recirculation_test=true) reporter, told him. [Dubliner](https://www.rsvplive.ie/all-about/dublin?recirculation_test=true) replied: "I can't really." [Ireland AM](https://www.rsvplive.ie/all-about/ireland-am?recirculation_test=true).

Simon Delaney announces why he is leaving Ireland AM after 7 years (FM104)

The presenter made the announcement on Friday morning's show alongside co-host Elaine Crowley and guest presenter Killian O'Sullivan.

He said: "I'm going to be filming for a movie in a couple of weeks, then have a couple of weeks off and then I'm doing another bit of filming which means I'm going to be stepping away from Ireland AM. Sharing the news with Ireland AM viewers, Simon revealed that he has made the decision to leave the show in order to focus on other projects. Simon Delaney has announced he is leaving Ireland AM after seven years on the show.

Simon Delaney stuns viewers and co-hosts as he reveals he is ... (Sunday World)

Simon Delaney surprised viewers and his co-hosts when he made the sudden announcement this morning that he is to leave Ireland AM after seven years.

She explained: "I was ready to move on myself. “It was very much my decision. Simon Delaney stuns viewers and co-hosts as he reveals he is quitting Ireland AM

Inside Simon Delaney's 17-year marriage to wife Lisa and family life ... (RSVP Live)

The beloved host shared the disappointing news with viewers on his birthday of all days, explaining that he is taking a step back from TV to film two movie ...

"I adore Broadway and I love the way you can dip in and out of all the different cultures from Chinatown to the Italian Quarter. [ Ireland AM](https://www.rsvplive.ie/all-about/ireland-am) star added: "We were only dating for about two years before we got engaged and we were due to get married the year after. I just love the place". It is amazing how watching the show again transports you back to when we were dating." But I ended up doing a show in the West End so we had to put it off for a year. It is part of your job as a dad to be embarrassing. I remember some great times when we were filming night scenes and she would have come in to watch. I’ve been there many, many, many times, but I have barely scratched the surface. [](https://www.rsvplive.ie/all-about/simon-delaney) I am fulfilling that prophecy every single day.” [Simon ](https://www.rsvplive.ie/all-about/simon-delaney)began dating Lisa during the early days of filming RTÉ show Bachelor's Walk. We got married then in 2005, 15 years ago.

Simon Delaney Announces He's Leaving Ireland AM In Shock ... (Extra.ie)

Virgin Media presenter Simon Delaney has announced he is to step down from his Ireland AM hosting role after seven years on the nation's only breakfast ...

Returning the favour, Simon added: 'You're the best co-host I ever had. 'You're the best co-host I ever had,' Elaine told him. [Elaine says she only met Simon on the morning of their first show together.](https://extra.ie/2022/02/06/entertainment/celebrity/elaine-crowley-and-simon-delaney-never-rehearsed) She told RSVP Magazine: 'We first met at 6am, had a prerecord at 6.30am and were on air at 7am on the morning of our very first show together. Viewers will be sad to see an end to the popular on-screen duo of Elaine Crowley and Simon Delaney. He revealed the news to co-host Elaine Crowley and guest presenter Killian O'Sullivan after he was presented with balloons and cake to celebrate his birthday.

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