‘Why should RTÉ have their foot on people’s necks?’: the great 2FM exodus and why young stars are leaving Montrose
As Jennifer Zamparelli joins the 2 Johnnies and Doireann Garrihy in quitting the radio station, we find out why the national broadcaster no longer represents the summit for young talent
There was surprise but little shock among fellow broadcasters when RTÉ confirmed that the 2 Johnnies were giving up their drivetime 2FM show at the end of the month.
The Tipperary comedy duo — known as Johnny B and Johnny Smacks — had become the most popular presenters on the station, with over 150,000 listeners a day.
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