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ANTON SAVAGE HAS been announced as the new host of the 9am to noon slot on TodayFM.
He replaces Ray D’Arcy after his departure to RTÉ.
The programme will be called the Anton Savage Show and will be sponsored by Toyota. The first show will air in the coming weeks, the radio station confirmed this morning.
Speaking on the programme, which was being guest presented by Neil Delamere today, Savage said the new show will have “a fair blend of stuffs – relationships, a small bit of sex… I’m told it sells so we’ll drop it in”.
“There is going to be health, there will be quirky items.”
He noted that there will be probably be fewer items about running “because I’m not much for the running”.
CEO Peter McPartlin said Savage was chosen out of a shortlist of candidates.
“Anton has proven himself to be a highly versatile broadcaster and, most importantly, a firm favourite with our listeners,” he said.
Betting had already been suspended on who was going to take over the role after receiving a number of three figure bets in favour of Savage.
The broadcaster has presented The Ray D’Arcy Show, The Last Word, Ireland AM and The Tubridy Show, as well as hosting The Sunday Business Show and ‘The Apprentice, you’re fired!’ on TV3.
His first job was as a researcher with TodayFM. So, he’s ‘going home’ too, we guess.
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The announcement has received a mostly-positive reaction on Twitter so far.
However, there was also some love for Alison Curtis who has been standing in since Ray’s exit.
Looks like he’s wearing a few coats of Ronseal in that photo
Can’t stand him and his patronising mother terry prone. Oh god from having an annoying c u next Tuesday to a complete an utter self obsessed fe(ker. Just listen to him talking about what he was driving can’t be made any more annoying. Or maybe it can as I switch stations as soon as I hear him. Did I mention I don’t like him.
@guru. He is tango’ed.
Terry prone is his mother!?? Seriously? Damn, must get out from under the rock more often
Yep and Tom savage head of rte is his dad
That’s good news, enjoy listening to him! Have a disliking to D’arcy since 2009 when he repeatedly announced “it’s official, were in a recession” a million times one morning, he appeared almost happy about it while the arse fell out of the world for most of us. Anyway looking forward to listening to him and good riddance to Ray
Yeah Ray D’Arcy got tedious and repetitive very quickly indeed. Anton Savage is a much better and well rounded presenter. Ray was far too condescending.
I thought it was funny when for the past few weeks Today FM were advertising the presenter position on air and suggesting people should submit CV’s. Sure it was obvious they had long made up their mind who would replace Ray.
TodayFM an equal opportunities employer!!
A good thing. He does’nt carry as much baggage as Darcy
Nor does he wish he was a woman.
Sweeet
Like the Communications Clinic?
Good move, I like anton!
So does Anton.
I dont
Savage news
What are Dirk and Dodger gonna say !
Now begins the much more difficult task of finding a candidate with the same surname to take over “Savage Sunday”.
David McSavage?
They might also settle for somebody called Sunday, I suppose.
Love if they brought back Sam Smyth. Was really disappointed then they gave him the boot. I miss Ed’s tails of representing the rich and famous. Savage is a tad greasy.
I have tuned out of today fm over the past while, to much chopping and changing with presenters of different shows. Tony Fenton and Ray Darcy could not be replaced too easily. especially with louise duffy and anton savage. Find myself listening to 4fm a lot more now. I turn on matt cooper and Ian Dempsey alright. Alison Curtis is simply annoying, as is Louise Duffy, I heard neil delamere on at some stage this week aswell. whats happening Today FM, whats happening.
You can’t be serious. A mop bucket could replace D’Arcy.
Ray Darcy was an excellent broadcaster, never one to shy away from asking the hard questions.
Nah, he was a condescending wimp.
I agree
I have heard a few people say that about him, but I still think he is a great broadcaster. I have never heard him not ask a tough question, the Danny Healy Rae “interview” being just one example.
He wussed out when he interviewed Gerry adams.
He also ruined countless interviews by making things incredibly awkward.
He explained every single joke just to prove he got it.
Flat out refused to let anybody take the mickey out of him.
He never took ownership for his own opinions. Instead would always say “we” instead of “I”. Like he was speaking on behalf of Ireland.
And sometimes, he was just plain rude. Always remember that interview with the emerdale cast. A woman said she loved Ireland, and he almost bit her head off calling her patronising.
9-12 was genuinely the worst 3 hours in work because my bosses wife forced us to listen to him.
Agreed Brian. Only show I listen to on Today FM is Ian Dempsey’s breakfast show, mainly for Gift Grub and the music but there is usually a good bit of banter as well. Not a big fan of talk shows, prefer music so I mostly listen to Classis Hits 4FM or Radio Nova. The only gripe I have with these stations though is they have both changed over to the 2 presenters formula for their breakfast shows. This usually consist of annoying people talking a lot and thinking they are funny. Scott Williams on Q102 is a very good alternative to Dempsey’s breakfast show.
Tony Fenton, New ears for Brian, stat.
I agree, when I started listening to that station it was excellent with eamon dunphy, Sam smyth etc. now it’s just a collection of TY students let loose at the microphone. Anton tries much too hard to prove how clever he is and loves to talk all over his guests does my head in, how can a person who talks so fast get a job in broadcasting. Matt cooper and Ian Dempsey are the only ones worth listening to.
Well there’s a shocker.
O God no
But at leas the White teeth will not be see when he on radio
Absolutely Savage…the best for the job by a long shot and best of luck to him and a shrewd move by Today FM.
He looks like a hazelnut.
The national ad campaign for a replacement was pointless, so. Will the Communications Clinic feature?
They probably ran the campaign
They made clear that they were considering t candidates from both within the organisation and outside. What could be more fair and reasonable than that? RTE wouldn’t have even bothered with the advert unless they were legally obliged to.
In his discussions on health,i wonder will he discuss mental health. And the bullying aspect of this in the workplace. Workplaces such as Communications clinic. Terry Prone pulls some more strings.Or maybe Tom Savage did. His silence and involvement in Kate Fitzgerald story renders his opinion on any topic irrelevant and disgusting.
Now Mark, he was only a senior director of the cc at the time of the alleged bullying of Kate Fitzgerald… did you not get the journal’s memo from the communication clinic? don’t mention this in relation to the golden child, or you will be sued. Allegedly alleged.
How Could i forget?
Also cannot mention Terry Prone & Tuam babies scandal….
SSShh
Well done anton. Very much enjoy listening in.
For the benefit of balance, impartiality, & transparency, listeners to his show should be made aware of the clients which he does PR & Lobbying work for through the Communications Clinic. Perhaps this information could be detailed on the Today FM website for his show?
Oh, relax. It’s not Morning Ireland.
No it’s not Morning Ireland, but no doubt the management of Today FM would like it to be. Don’t forget that Ray D’Arcy jumped ship to Radio 1. The same rules should apply to all National stations.
Just like his mother, Terry Prone, Savage is ok in small doses. I’ll stick to Newstalk, even ‘Plank Kenny’ is better than that Muppet.
almost as annoying as the mother, `reverend mother Terry Prone, and father, Monsignor Tom Savage.
What a strange family of insiders.
I always thought anton wasn’t real I just assumed he was an action man figure with white gloss paint added in essential areas with a robot engine inside
I can’t believe he is a humanoid
He`s not
His Mammy will be sooooo proud … and Ray gets his wife a job on his show as well ..!!!..keep It in the family guys ..# nepotism
Anton Savage deserves this opportunity he is a class act, a brilliant broadcaster. I just hope Mairead Farrell stays off the air she turned me off the Darcy show, she never came across as genuine..
Ya, and her fake, completely over-the-top cackle whenever there was a guest she fancied in the studio. I noticed it was especially bad whenever Andrew Maxwell was around. Every couple of words out of his mouth and she would erupt. Like a teenage girl looking for notice.
Knew I should have got down to paddy power and put a few bob on
He looks so much younger than he sounds
so did Dorian Gray…
Some set of knashers on him
Delighted for Anton, he is fun to listen to. Loads of other stations for the people who don’t like him!
Wow, what will people do without the nasal whining of Alison Curtis practically begging people to call the show?
bit annoying and his music taste is woeful.
Anton’s Interview technique:
“Ms Fox said she complained of the alleged bullying to Anton Savage, the company’s managing director and Ms Prone’s son.
“I was shaking like a leaf, I was terrified I suppose,” she said when asked by her barrister how she felt when she told Mr Savage of the alleged abuse.
Ms Fox said she was given a copy of the company’s grievance procedure, but that she felt she was being “interrogated” by Mr Savage about the allegations after she submitted them in writing.
“He told me he had spent five company days working on it and that cost €15,000 and that he was doing this now,” she told her legal representative, Niamh McGowan BL, adding that Mr Savage was “sarcastic” in his responses to her.”
He ll do a good job, was hoping for Paul mcloone, he’s good when he fills in.
Was hoping it would be the amazing Nicky Byrne
Slightly less pompous than D’Arcy… I still wont be listening to either….
At least Mooney has been squeezed out, a royal pain
Headline news??
Who the hell cares
The hundreds of thousands of people who listen to talk radio every morning, perhaps?
I listen to the radio all the time
The minute these jumped up presenters start waffling I turn over.
I’m just saying that it doesn’t need to be headline news
Buy a cd Alison…it will save you switching station s so much.
Anton Who?
Savaiste
Who?
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