Patricia Baku’s colleagues and fans have been showering her with a genuine outpouring of love since she was forced out of her radio station on Monday. “This is absolutely crazy and it warms my heart,” the host wrote in a quick Instagram post Wednesday evening.
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As he announced that he would not be returning to the show Lunch ladies On Monday, just hours before the back-to-school show aired, Patricia Paquin received thousands of messages of support and kindness on her social networks and in person.
“Just taking a second to thank you for all your messages. It’s absolutely crazy and it warms the heart. It’s amazing that my colleagues in the industry take the time to call and write to me. I love you all,” she wrote Wednesday evening.
His social networks are literally overflowing with beautiful messages from the public and artist friends.
“Hey Lala Radio’s Greatest Minds Strategies… Really sorry for you Patricia. I look forward to following you in an even more beautiful sequel,” wrote host Julie Belanger.
“I am very sorry. What a world radio!” Said actress Bianca Gervais.
“Amy, you are the best in every way. I’m not worried about the future,” commented host Isabelle Racicot.
“It is possible to leave with dignity and head held high, even if we don’t want to, and you are proof of that,” wrote Anne-Marie Withanshaw.
Leaving “I love you” to his former partner Marie-Eve Janvier, Sébastien Benoit added: “Dignified and moving to the end. You have a lot of class my friend.”
Philippe Laprise, his camp friend get me out of here Wanted to react: “You always have the right words, even in the darkest moments. I love you.”
“How elegant you are! I find you inspiring! Rosalie Bonefant noted. The comments continue, filled with warmth and hope for what the future holds for the host.
In the publications announcing Patricia Baku’s forced exit, most netizens were offended by the cavalier manner in which the host station was treated. We also wonder why we want to break up “a winning recipe” and “a duo with such great chemistry.”
“What a shame!! You shined with your voice and laugh. We will miss you at lunch,” said one Instagram subscriber.
Screenshot of Instagram Patricia Paquin
Not his decision
“This is not my decision, but you will understand a change in broadcasting strategy. Such is life,” wrote Patricia Paquin, 55, when announcing the news to the public last Monday.
She continued her message by thanking her best friend and co-host Marie-Ave Janvier for all the good times. The singer, who holds her position at Rythme 107.5, paid tribute to Patricia Paquin on her own networks.
According to a source close to the matter, Maripier Morin was approached to replace Patricia Paquin. WKND Radio (99.5) has been without a radio contract since it was announced two weeks ago that it would be closing. Also, the 99.5 FM frequency will rebroadcast programs from QUB, Quebecor’s digital radio, starting next Monday.
Station Rythme FM is yet to confirm changes to its programming.
Patricia Paquin, for her part, is resuming the tour with her former partner Matthew Gratton with a new stage version of their comedy show. separable.
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