Radio host Paul Arcand announced Thursday morning that he will leave the helm of his show, Since you have to get upin two years, at the end of the agreement that binds him to 98.5 FM.
Posted at 8:40 a.m.
Updated at 11:18 a.m.
“I’m not retiring tomorrow, I’m respecting my contract. It’s that I don’t want to prolong […] I have an obligation to inform my bosses of what I want to do”, explained the “king of the airwaves” adding that he wanted to “do something else”.
This announcement comes the day after the publication of polls by the firm Numéris which confirmed more than once the domination of 98.5 FM within French-speaking Greater Montreal.
The antenna of Paul Arcand and company collects 23.8 market shares, in front of ICI Première, which is illustrated all the same with 15.8 shares.
“Our discussions go back in time with Paul. He has indeed warned us of his desire not to renew his contract at the end of his term in 2 years, ”responded Cogeco Media, in an email to The Press. “Paul is a staple on radio and we will enjoy every moment with him. Further developments will be announced in due time. »
On social networks, the reactions of listeners are numerous after this important announcement. Paul Arcand is at the helm of Since you have to get up For almost 20 years. For many, the departure of the 62-year-old host signals the loss of a voice that accompanied all their mornings.
Before his arrival on the airwaves of 98.5 FM, Paul Arcand had spent several years at CKAC. He was also on television, notably hosting the show Arcandat the beginning of the 2000’s.