Jason Manford has stepped down from his Sunday morning show on Absolute Radio after eight years, leaving fans devastated. The 44-year-old comedian presented his final programme on Sunday, having first taken the microphone in 2017.
Manford posted a lengthy farewell message on Facebook, expressing his love for the show and his co-host Steve Edge. He wrote: 'After 8 years of chatting absolute nonsense with no consequence, it's time to hang up the headphones and say goodbye.' He thanked listeners, noting that over 800,000 tuned in weekly, making it one of the station's most popular shows.
The comedian did not explain his reason for leaving but hinted at future projects, saying: 'Watch this space in 2026, because I'm sure there will be more Nonsequence coming your way.' He also paid tribute to regular guest Sarah Millican and joked about neighbourly disputes being solved by 'simply putting their windows through.'
Fans reacted with sadness online. One wrote: 'This is devastating news. As a north westerner exiled in London, it was the best reminder of home I had, every Sunday.' Manford's departure comes after a health scare in August, when he underwent emergency appendix surgery and was forced to cancel several shows.
