MY EGO BLOW
BUT THAT’S SHOWBIZ
A DUMPED radio host who has rebounded on the Glitter Strip admits her sudden axing from a Brisbane breakfast slot was a “devastating blow to my ego” but says “that’s showbiz”.
Radio broadcaster Bianca Dye has joined popular Gold Coast Hit 90.9 duo Dan Anstey and Ben Hannant, having logged her first shift on Monday.
Dye, 46, who relocated back to the Gold Coast after her axing in December, said she was happy to be back on her local airwaves but her Brisbane axing from Australian Radio Network’s 97.3FM brekky show caught her by surprise.
“At the time I was devastated because it was a blow to my ego and to be told your services on this show are no longer needed, it’s pretty heartbreaking.
“But I totally understood their decision. You live by the sword and die by the sword. It is showbiz, it’s not personal. And it’s all great when you are the rock star and you are number one – but you also have to take that with the day when your boss sits you down and says it’s over. You can’t be bitter.
“And at the end of the day it has worked out perfectly.”
Dye, a 25-year radio veteran, also said the Brisbane brekky market was intense and likened her axing to “being taken out of a marathon – part of you wants to keep running but you are kind of happy you’ve been taken out”.
Her new deal with Southern Cross Austereo sees her replace Lise Carlaw and Sarah Wills who recently departed.
“I am a Goldie girl, my first radio gig was on the Coast and I am so lucky to finally be back home. I keep having to pinch myself.”
She is based on the Gold Coast with partner Jay Sandtner.