Its true,From Broadcastnow newsletter yesterday:LBC 97.3 FM presenter Iain Lee is leaving the station after three years and has been replaced by Nick Abbot.Abbot, who already presented a Saturday night phone-in at LBC, has taken over Lee's 7pm till 10pm weekday slot with immediate effect. It is understood that Lee's departure followed an amicable agreement between LBC's new owner Global Radio and the DJ.Lee said: "I've had a fantastic three years at LBC 97.3 and was given the creative freedom to make the show I wanted, and for that I will always be grateful."Jonathan Richards, programme director at LBC 97.3 said: "We want to thank Iain for all his hard work and the original style he has brought to early evenings on LBC 97.3. Iain is a talented broadcaster and we wish him all the very best for the future."This news follows a raft of changes introduced by Global Radio since it bought Chrysalis Radio at the end of July this year. LBC managing director David Lloyd left in September this year.
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