Kyle and Jackie O executive producer reveals the real reason he left his ‘dream job’ with the biggest show in radio

The Kyle and Jackie O Show’s executive producer Pedro Vitola has revealed the real reason why he quit the radio station after seven years.

Pedro joined the show in 2017 after winning a listener contest and become executive producer in January last year.

In August, he shocked listeners by announcing he was stepping down from his role at KIIS FM after welcoming his newborn daughter Lucia with his wife Patty.

Now, Pedro has revealed why he decided to quit the breakfast show on his podcast I Wear The Pants, which he co-hosts alongside Patty.

He explained his work schedule strained his relationship with his wife and affected his social life.

‘For two years, I would hardly talk to [Patty] at home,’ Pedro said.

‘We would sit on the couch together and I would literally just be on my phone.’

‘It was one of those roles where you can’t just switch off. If you switched off for two hours, you missed a breaking news story that you need to cover tomorrow or a last-minute change that happened overnight.’

The Kyle and Jackie O Show’s executive producer Pedro Vitola (centre) has revealed the real reason why he quit the radio station after seven years

Pedro went on to say he didn’t go to ‘birthday parties, or anywhere’ and he also didn’t like the person he had turned into.

‘I didn’t go anywhere. I appreciated my own time in my bed. Even if [Patty] wanted to do things, I would say no. I feel really bad,’ he continued.

Pedro explained he felt relieved when he made the decision to leave the show.

‘The moment that I handed in that [resignation] letter, that weight that came off my shoulders was incredible,’ he said. 

Despite the pressures, Pedro said ‘working on that show was by far the best years of my life.’

‘Working with them [Kyle and Jackie O], it’s hard to describe the feeling unless you work there, but the moment those microphones go on from 6am to 10, it’s like an escape.’

‘You could have a million problems in your life … but the moment those mics go on, it’s like those four hours of you just doing whatever you can … to make the greatest radio show you can.’

He explained his work schedule strained his relationship with his wife Patty (pictured) and affected his social life

He explained his work schedule strained his relationship with his wife Patty (pictured) and affected his social life

Pedro announced his departure from KIIS in August just one week after welcoming his newborn daughter Lucia.

‘It’s been an amazing ride, and I’m so grateful to Kyle, Jackie, and the entire team for the opportunities I’ve had,’ he said in a statement.

‘As much as I love the show, my new role as a dad is my top priority, and I’m excited to spend more time with my family.’

‘I’ll always be a fan and can’t wait to watch KJ smash Sydney and Melbourne!’

Pedro joined the show in 2017 after winning a listener contest for the ‘World’s Best Job’.

In 2020, he was promoted to senior producer before becoming executive producer in January last year.

Pedro announced his departure from KIIS in August, one week after welcoming his newborn daughter Lucia

Pedro announced his departure from KIIS in August, one week after welcoming his newborn daughter Lucia

***
Read more at DailyMail.co.uk