Comedian Frank Skinner is departing from Absolute Radio after 15 years, with reports suggesting he was axed due to cost-cutting measures. Skinner, known for his Saturday morning show, faces accusations of ageism following the decision. Despite the cancellation, Skinner is expected to have opportunities at other stations, including Virgin Radio, the BBC, podcasts, or Boom Radio.
Inside the cost-cutting decision to axe Frank Skinner from Absolute Radio Frank Skinner's show stood out as an expense on the balance sheet, insiders claim https://t.co/ufiHsbbf6B
Frank Skinner’s Absolute Radio axe sparks ‘ageism’ row as comedian admits: ‘Don’t want to go’ https://t.co/4EcDo87oXg
Absolute Radio faces ageism storm over decision to sack Frank Skinner after 15 years at the station - as comic reveals he 'didn't take it well' https://t.co/rFKEtpur0w https://t.co/Cp5zWbkA2D
📻 The cancellation of Frank Skinner’s Absolute Radio show is absurdly ageist https://t.co/3SM8SyYvfY
Virgin Radio, the BBC, podcasts or Boom Radio? Frank Skinner might have lost his Absolute Radio show but rivals will be forming a queue to snap up the comedy veteran, insiders said 🔎 Analysis by @adamsherwin10 https://t.co/c4LL8jIFJS
Frank Skinner has the pick of the stations after Absolute Radio sacked him 🔎 Analysis by @adamsherwin10 https://t.co/pQdjZfnoKq
Opinion | Absolute Radio sacking a national treasure such as Frank Skinner smacks of ageism 🖊️ @Nick_Duerden https://t.co/UAahUdxJPi
Frank Skinner has been axed from his Saturday morning show on Absolute Radio after 15 years https://t.co/AfmBPOilyK
Comedian Frank Skinner announces his departure from Absolute Radio after 15 years and he admits he 'didn't take it well' https://t.co/4kH8qQRQL3
Frank Skinner announces departure from Absolute Radio after 15 years | ITV News https://t.co/ks5kGYVNzK
Frank Skinner announces departure from Absolute Radio after 15 years https://t.co/KfTHfbX1GR
George Russell is not happy over team radio 📻 https://t.co/2ySR8nwBga