The Six O'Clock Show presenter Karen Koster has announced she is stepping away from the show after two years.
The former Xpose host took to Instagram to announce the news after she revealed her departure on air.
In the post she said: "Even though I’ve been thinking about this for months, now that I’ve said it on air, it’s all starting to feel real.
"I’m finishing up on The Six O'Clock Show next week for the simple reason that I just need to be home more with my family in the evenings.
"I have had a ball presenting this show for over two years, and I’ve been so lucky to be surrounded by a wonderful production team, producers, gallery crew and, of course my work bestie Greg.
"Truthfully, the only downside to The Six O’Clock show, is that it’s on at 6 O’Clock! And that’s simply a time when I need to be at home, rather than in the studio.
"But I’ll always be around to mind the mothership should the team need me to jump back into the hotseat.
"Thank you for tuning in and for all the lovely comments I get when I’m out and about.
"I’m looking forward to sitting down and watching the show as a fan, just like I did before. But for now, it’s time to hand over the baton and start the next chapter.
"But not just yet, I’ve a few shows in me still."
She announced she would be finishing up on the show next week and thanked her co-hosts over the years in Greg 0'Shea and Martin King.
Among the people to send their warm wishes to Karen Koster were co-host Greg who said :"This is honestly heartbreaking, but it makes complete sense. Family comes first."
Fellow presenter Lorraine Keane said: "Congratulations honey. As you know I made the decision to take time-out for my young family myself 10 years ago and never regretted it for a moment."
Meanwhile, TV host Anna Geary said: "You are bloody brilliant, nothing fazes you, always so kind to guests. You always made me feel so comfortable during on-air chats!"
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