Triple M star breaks her silence about reason she abruptly quit The Marty Sheargold Show

Loren Barry, who announced her resignation from the show in November after three years in the position, told news.com.au she wanted to pursue other opportunities.

‘I always knew that eventually I would want to take up a radio opportunity that would challenge me more and allow me to gain more skills in that landscape,’ Loren began.

‘I kind of felt, time is a ticking and I’m not getting any younger. So I felt like if it wasn’t now, when would it be?’

Loren has since taken on a new presenting role with the HIT Network as co-host of a show called The Hot Hits, alongside radio star Nic Kelly, which begins on Monday night at 7pm.

‘It was really hard to step away from the team, but I just knew it was the right time.’

When asked if she had remained in contact with Sheargold, Loren admitted she ‘hadn’t had a chance’ to speak to her ‘friend and colleague’ of nine years since leaving.

In November, Loren revealed she was no longer on the lineup of The Marty Sheargold Show.

‘All good things must come to an end, and unfortunately my time on The Marty Sheargold Show has done just that,’ she said in a statement.

‘Because of our listeners, this show has been one of the most rewarding experiences of my life.

‘I’ve loved my time on the show but I am excited for what the future holds.’

Loren had been absent from the show for more than a week, sparking questions from listeners about her whereabouts.

Meanwhile, Sheargold confirmed her departure on his podcast.

‘Her time on the show has ended,’ Marty said.

‘She’s going to be looking at a couple of really good options for herself moving forward that’ll test her skill set more than I can offer her here.’

Loren served as both a producer and co-host on the national radio show, having previously worked for Nova alongside Marty.

Several upset fans of the program voiced their goodbyes on Loren’s social media post, while many questioned her sudden departure.

‘Not even an on air send off? What aren’t we being told?’ one listener asked.

Last year, Triple M saw a massive shakeup at the network with Marty stepping into a new role after vacating the breakfast slot in July.

Sheargold, 53, will extend his national Marty Sheargold Show into the drive shift in Sydney, Brisbane and the Gold Coast.

Currently, the show airs nationally from Monday to Friday, 3-4pm.

Listeners in these regions will now enjoy an additional two hours of the popular comedian’s show from 4-6pm.

‘I’m looking forward to returning to the Drive shift for NSW and Queensland listeners in 2025 and giving them the extended version of the show,’ Sheargold said in a statement.

‘The commute home is a time to unwind and finish the day with a chat and a laugh, and that’s exactly what I will be aiming to deliver.’