OpinionÖ3 presenter Robert Kratky leaves ORF with immediate effect.:
The morning show star is stepping down after more than 20 years as the main presenter for health ...
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Radio Icon Ends 20-Year ORF CareerRobert Kratky steps down immediately for health reasons, earning 473,000 euros annually as ORF’s highest-paid host.
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: kleinezeitung.at
- Robert Kratky abruptly ended his role as Ö3 morning show host due to health concerns.
- He led the popular morning program since 2004, attracting millions of daily listeners.
- After nearly 40 years in radio, Kratky is prioritizing his physical and mental well-being by retreating from public life.
- Kratky was the top earner at ORF, with a gross annual salary of 473,000 euros.
With a heavy heart, but full of gratitude, I have decided to finally hand over the microphone of the Ö3 morning show to my excellent colleagues.— Robert Kratky, in a statement regarding his departure from the Ö3 morning show.
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