Susie O’Neill broke down in tears and she announced her shock resignation from her Brisbane Nova breakfast show on Friday morning.
The Olympic swimmer-turned presenter, 51, tearfully told her Ash, Luttsy & Susie listeners that she ‘couldn’t do this’ anymore and was immediately stepping down after 10 years in the role.
‘I do this with a heavy heart, the decision wasn’t easy. It’s hard for me to articulate exactly why I’m leaving,’ Susie tearfully began.
‘Turning 50 last year, I realised I’m at a whole new stage in my life. The next chapter will see me pursue other goals, both professionally and personally.’
Since 2013 she has been a regular on Nova, first as a sportscaster and later as a host alongside breakfast team Ashley Bradnam, Kip Wightman and David Lutteral.
A gifted swimmer, Susie rose to fame at 14, joining the Olympic team and going on to score 35 Australian titles.
She has also dabbled in DJing during her eclectic career.
Susie O’Neill broke down in tears and she announced her shock resignation from her Nova breakfast show on Friday morning, after 10 years in the role.
Known as ‘Madame Butterfly’ in the pool, Susie has billed her DJ set as ‘Butterfly and Bangers’ as a tribute to amazing years as a swimmer.
Susie retired from swimming after the 2000 Olympics. She shares two sons, Alix, 19, and Bill, 18, with husband, ophthalmologist Cliff Fairley.
