"So I quit!": Surprising reason for Abbie Chatfield news
Abbie Chatfield has announced that she's left her radio show Hot Nights With Abbie.
The former Bachelor star made the shock announcement to her 455,000 followers in a video posted on Instagram on Thursday.
"So I quit radio! I wanted to do a video so it's not a dramatic post so it doesn't seem like its a big deal, I don't think it is and it's totally my decision," she said.
"But finally after two months off... I realised what I wanted to prioritise, TV, podcasting, my live tours and putting things into that as well as having a social life and seeing my friends on a weeknight and being able to have some time to myself, Walter [her dog], my family and friends."
She added that working on radio wasn't sparking her joy anymore.
"I've made the decision, I wasn't getting joy from that environment anymore, it was really taxing on me and it made my performance in other areas go down as well.
"I'm ready to let go and see what doors open up. I just didn't want to do it anymore, but I'm staying with the LiSTNR family," she added reassuring fans that her podcast It's A Lot will still keep going.
Chatfield announced that her final show will air on Thursday evening and that she will still host Fridayz Live.
"I'm really happy with my decision and super proud of myself for letting this role go," she wrote in her caption.
She later on released an official statement which read: "I've made the difficult decision to move away from radio for now.
"I have decided I want my focus to be on my podcast, It's A Lot and other television opportunities rather than remaining on air in a daily capacity on Hot Nights. I am looking forward to continuing my relationship with LiSTNR into the future."
SCA Chief Content Officer, Dave Cameron also announced Chatfield's decision to leave.
"For personal reasons, Abbie Chatfield has made the decision to step away from Hot Nights, her national radio show on the Hit Network. Abbie's last show will be today.
"We are pleased to say that Abbie will remain with SCA, and we look forward to continuing to support the ongoing growth of her extraordinarily successful podcast, It's a Lot with Abbie Chatfield, published on LiSTNR."