3amCelebrity NewsKiss FMSam Darlaston, who hosts the Weekend Breakfast show on KISS FM, has this week announced he is leaving the popular radio station after 11 years - with his last show to air this weekend00:39, 14 Jun 2026A popular KISS FM presenter has quit the station after more than a decade on air – and his final show will air this weekend.‌Sam Darlaston, 33, hosts the Weekend Breakfast show on KISS and has done since 2022, with his show running from 8am until 11am. The broadcaster admitted he had “the time of my life” at the station before teasing his next steps in an emotional post.‌He previously credited his time at the University of Bedfordshire’s student radio station as proving a solid foundation for his career. In a statement on the university's website he said: “My three years at Bedfordshire provided me with the best education; I’ve loved it.‌“I arrived wanting to be an actor, and I still hope to pursue this one day, but now hopefully everything I’ve done on the course, like the radio unit, will set me up now for my role at KISS. I’m so happy I can’t believe it, but trying to take it in my stride”.On Friday June 12 Sam took to Instagram to share a statement along with two snaps showing him in the studio, he wrote: “Some news… cya KISS, it’s been real.‌“This weekend will be my final shows. As you can see, I’ve hit puberty since joining, and really gone on to blossom. Had the time of my life. I love so many of you! But especially gonna miss make me a winner x [the station’s cash-winning prize competition].“Back on air soon, will let ya know where and when you’re welcome to guess in the comments x”Commenting on his Instagram post one fan wrote: "Oh no gutted me and my daughter love listening to you Sam! You and Tatum and Jordan and Perri were our faves. I’m a fellow Nuneatonian and you made our day reading my shoutout out on the radio recently when we were in the car on the way home! Hope to hear you on the radio again soon!"‌Content cannot be displayed without consentAnother said: "please please please pray hoping you move to capital fm I love kiss and capital when DJs radio presenters move from kiss to capital or capital to kiss fingers crossed CAPITAL FM mate."A third said :"The third slide? does it mean you’ll be back on KISS DANCE or something."Article continues belowLike this story? For more of the latest showbiz news and gossip, follow Mirror Celebs on TikTok, Snapchat, Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, YouTube and Threads.Choose Daily Mirror as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.‌Kiss FM