Gok Wan has been announced as Ronan Keating’s replacement on Magic Radio’s Breakfast show.
The fashionista, 50, will join co-host Harriet Scott in the new year and is ‘beyond excited’ to join the show.
Gok’s new role on the show will see him stepping into Boyzone singer Ronan’s shoes.
The pop star stepped back from the show in June to focus on his family.
The star became a co-host on the morning show alongside Harriet Scott in September 2017 and although he will no longer present the weekday show, he promised fans he would remain in the magic Radio family.
Gok Wan has been announced as Ronan Keating’s replacement on Magic Radio’s Breakfast show and will be taking over from Jan 27 alongside co-host Harriet Scott
Gok’s new role on the show will see him stepping into Boyzone singer Ronan’s shoes after he annouced he would be stepping back in June to focus on his family and singing career
Ronan told listeners at the time: ‘I have loved every single minute, this has not been an easy decision at all’ (pictured with Harriet)
Gok said of his new role: ‘I am beyond excited to be joining the Magic Radio Breakfast team. I have loved working with the crew and of course getting to know our fabulous listeners.
‘I have truly fallen in love with radio and I don’t even mind the early mornings, I’m an early riser anyway! We are going to have a brilliant time and I want you all to join us in the daily fun.
‘Harriet is a wonderful co-host and I can’t wait for our Magic to happen!’.
And it seems Harriet is just as excited for Gok to join her in the studio.
She said: ‘I know that our listeners are going to love spending their mornings with Gok just as much as I do. We’re all going to have some adventures together in 2025 and I can’t wait!’.
The announcement was made on Wednesday morning with Gok telling listeners he was glad he didn’t have to keep the news a secret anymore.
The announcement was made on Wednesday morning with Gok telling listeners he was glad he didn’t have to keep the news a secret anymore.
He thanked Harriet for inviting him and the Magic FM producers for helping him with hew role and said he was excited to start.
Gok will be officially taking over on Jan 27, and until then, Harriet will be joined by a host of co-presenters including the fashion writer, Magic Soul broadcaster Lemar and McFly’s Harry Judd.
Gok’s latest role comes after Ronan announced he was making the ‘difficult decision’ to step down.
He told listeners he wanted to get back into his music career and spend more time with his family.
The announcement came after the singer sparked concern among fans, when he revealed a new tattoo tribute to his wife Storm, saying she had ‘a challenge ahead’.
Addressing the listeners live on air in the studio at the time, Ronan said: ‘It’s been very difficult for me to come to this conclusion, and to make this decision.
Gok said of his new role: ‘I am beyond excited to be joining the Magic Radio Breakfast team. I have loved working with the crew and of course getting to know our fabulous listeners’
Ronan’s announcement came after the singer sparked concern among fans, when he revealed a new tattoo tribute to his wife Storm, saying she had ‘a challenge ahead’
‘I wanted our listeners, our Magic Breakfast listeners and our Magic Radio listeners be the first to know. That after seven years and so many incredible shows, I’ve decided to stand down from Magic Breakfast at the end of July.
‘I have loved every single minute, this has not been an easy decision at all. I came on board as you know for a year, maybe two and I’ve loved the job so much that I’ve stayed here for seven.
‘We’ve had an amazing time and we’ve been through some incredibly emotional times with people at home.
‘Those two years that the world changed. It was an honour to be able to be in people’s homes and communicate with them like we did.’
Speaking to co-host Harriet, he continued: ‘So yeah, although I won’t be waking the nation up anymore with you, I look forward to, I guess reconnecting with what I did before this – you know getting back to my music and touring. Even though I’ve been doing it, trying to do both together has not been easy at times.
The Boyzone star has been married to the TV producer, Storm, 42, since 2015 after they met on The X Factor Australia in 2010 (pictured together this month)
‘And getting back to being with my family – you know doing school runs and those things that I’ve missed out on. Waking up with my wife in the morning, you know? I know it sounds ridiculous but it’s really important and I’ve missed that.’
But fans worried there was something else at play after he debut his latest tattoo.
He took to his Instagram to share a photo of his new tattoo, revealing a black and white ink drawing of a female warrior holding a sword on the back of his arm.
Captioning the photo, Ronan revealed the tattoo was for Storm as he praised her ‘strength’ and declared he would be by her side.
He wrote: ‘For you my warrior today and every day. My Stormy. A challenge ahead but your strength blows my mind. With you every step. Love you baby.’
