A CAPITAL FM star has revealed they have quit the radio station after six years.
The presenter revealed she was looking for her “next adventure” after deciding to bow out after a lengthy career.
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Rio Fredrika has worked on the station and its spin-off, Capital Dance, and has worked across a variety of shows.
As well as most recently having hosted the morning programme on the main network, she launched the breakfast show on its dance music spin-off to a roaring success.
Rio shared a slew of her best clips from her time at the station as she opened up on deciding to walk away.
Writing on Instagram, Rio said: “So the news is out! I’m leaving Capital.
“What a BEAUTIFUL 6 years it’s been. So many of my dreams came true here at Capital. I’ve gotten to connect with so many of you through the airwaves, I’ve hosted Capital’s Jingle Bell and Summertime Balls (I was on stage in front of 80,000 people at Wembley and I’ve launched a breakfast show on a brand new station Capital Dance- the list goes on!
“I’ve loved every second! I’ve decided to step away because I’ve always wanted life to be about experiencing as much as possible so I’m going to take some time out to work on my next adventure.
“THANK YOU so much to everyone who’s listened and laughed with me over the years and THANKYOU to everyone that has made this possible.”
Rio’s departure at the station comes as show bosses announced a huge line-up switch at the radio station.
The shake-up’s centre around returning host Sian Welby.
The star has been on maternity leave from the Breakfast show after welcoming her first child earlier this year.
Now, bosses have revealed she will be back on the programme alongside Jordan North and Chris Stark from next month.
This means that current cover host, Kemi Rodgers, will now move back to the morning slot between 10am and 1pm where Rio had been covering.
Kemi will also remain on the air every Saturday between 9am and 12pm.
Speaking about heading back, Sian said: “I’m so thrilled to get back into the studio with Jordan and Chris!
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“We have some huge plans for when I return, so make sure you’re tuned in. I’d also love to thank Kemi for doing an outstanding job while I’ve been away. See you in September!”
Whilst Kemi went on to add: “I’m absolutely over the moon to be the new host of weekday mid-mornings on Capital!
“I’m also delighted because it means I’ll still get to see the Breakfast team every day as we’ll be show neighbours!
“It’s been a blast working with Jordan and Chris these past few months, and I’m so excited to start this new chapter.”
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