5FM's Dan Corder resigns to pursue TV career

The station says that after three years of hosting the breakfast slot and having recently launching his podcast The Issue with Dan Corder, the host was offered a TV show opportunity — something that has been a long-time dream of his — that he will be taking on from May.

"I am very sad to be leaving 5FM, the radio station of my dreams that I never thought I'd be lucky enough to work for. The last three years have been wonderful, and I am so lucky," says Corder.

"We built a show that means so much to me. I've travelled the country, met phenomenal listeners, interviewed names like Ed Sheeran and shared in the daily wildness of South African life with a whole country, and for all that I am deeply grateful," Corder adds. 

"Most of all, I am grateful for the team. Xoli and Marli, who have been there from the start. Thabo and Ayob, who joined later. Mathapelo and Nic before them. It is rare for a show to become an expression of genuine friendship. This show has been built on those bonds," Corder says. 

"I am so excited to see where 5FM goes next. The station has always been unique in South Africa. It is brave. It always innovates and pushes boundaries. It takes risks. It gives young people the chance to make magic. There are plenty of talented, industrious, thoughtful, caring, smart people at 5FM who will take it up and up. I can't wait to listen to the rise," adds Corder.

5FM’s acting business manager Mike Bossenger says, "In true 5FM style, Corder has manned one of the hottest chairs at the station with awesome skill, a curious and informed mind, a fearless approach to asking tough questions, a finger on the pulse of the hottest beats and a sharp-witted sense of humour. We know he'll stay tuned to 5FM’s airwaves and wish him all the best for this exciting new chapter." 

"Corder packs a power punch to match, and 5 Breakfast listeners are in for some of the hottest content in radio —super engaging stuff with a healthy dose of crazy and fun mixed in," concludes Bossenger.

The station has encouraged listeners to stay tuned to 5FM, download the 5FM app and follow the station on all platforms. 

For more information, visit www.5fm.co.za. You can also follow 5FM on Facebook, X or on Instagram.

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