Clint Boon makes shock announcement on XS Manchester radio show

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Manchester music legend Clint Boon has announced that he is quitting his hugely popular radio show on XS Manchester. Clint has been at the station for the past seven years and presents XS's drive time show from 3pm to 6pm on weekdays.

But on Monday Inspiral Carpets star Clint stunned his Boon Army of loyal listeners by announcing it's time to leave the airwaves.

In a surprise move, he said he needed to make an announcement just after the start of his Monday afternoon show. He went on to confirm he is leaving radio after 28 years in broadcasting and the past seven at XS.

He said it was "100 per cent his decision" to leave - and that his last show for the station will be on the Friday before Christmas, December 22. READ MORE: James Orchestral to play at Lytham Festival in July 2024 - all the details READ MORE: Liam Gallagher, Fred Again and Lana Del Rey confirmed to headline Leeds and Reading Festival 2024 Clint said: "I've decided after many years of being a broadcaster, working as a radio presenter the last 7 years for XS, I've decided to step away from the radio for a little bit. "I'm going to take a break for a bit to focus on other things, namely the Inspiral Carpets who are back in action as you probably know, Mrs Boon's Tea Parties and various other Boon Army related events.