Dylan Bettencourt
After nine years as a duo, the popular radio show hosts Rob Forbes and ‘Fix’ Moeti are leaving 5FM.
Forbes who began at 5FM in 2012 said in a social media statement that he has been thinking about leaving since the beginning of 2020.
The statement titled ‘Saying goodbye to The Forbes and Fix show’ said it was a goal he had set for himself to have a daytime radio show on 5FM.
He said it was a goal realised but after more than 7,000 hours, it was time to put a fullstop on the final broadcast. He said this has been the plan, in consultation with 5FM management, since early 2020.
“Broadcasting through lockdown has been one of the most interesting years we have had and I am happy we were able to be a part of it,” he said.
Forbes said he was retiring from radio completely, saying he was excited to finally be able do the things he has planned.
Also using social media, Fix Moeti wrote that after 2,432 shows it was time to drop the mic.
“My radio DJ career started at 5FM in 2008 with a show called the Best Of 5. Later pitching and getting the Friday Night Fix Dance Show and a Tuesday Night Pop Show.”
She said she left to explore her options in America and when she came back, the Forbes and Fix show was brought to life.
She thanked her ‘work husband’ Rob Forbes. She encouraged women in radio to keep pursuing their dreams despite how difficult it may get.
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