It’s very exciting news for fans of 570′s Jeff Allan.
He returns to airwaves today at 2pm, ending a hiatus that began mid-December.
Allan tells 570 News some of his reasons for taking some time off include “extreme anxiety.”
“I was severely, clinically depressed.”
Allan will open up more during his show.
But, he says it’s time to get back behind the microphone.
He may have been off since mid-December but it sounds like Jeff Allan hasn’t lost his passion for a good talk topic.
“I go away, and the Liberal party gets a new premier! Who wears a dress! … I think,” exclaims Allan.
Allan says while the radio station received a number of emails and calls from listener’s wondering where he was, others went further.
“They’ve come to my home,” Allan says, “they’ve sent me letters, emails … it’s unbelievable. From the bottom of my heart, thank you so much.”
Allan also thanked everyone who held the fort while he was away, including guest hosts and the show producers.
He will be on the air during The Jeff Allan Show from 2 to 4pm.
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Look after yourself Jeff….. We all understand health comes first!! It’s just great to hear that you’re on the mend and just hearing a little of you on the radio is a certain pleasure for all of your loyal listeners…
Just know that there are thousands of loyal listeners that all have your back!!
I wish the best for Jeff however this plays out, but what really bugs me is how the station doesn’t feel in any way obligated to tell us what’s going on with on air personalities. We are “fans” so treat us with a little respect. We know the industry changes and people move on, you can tell us, we’ll keep listening. The last time I listened to 102.1 FM was when Humble and Fred were replaced without warning. Out of spite. We don’t need details, just a little respect.
Hi pal, so glad you are back. I just heard you on the radio today talking to people who were phoning in, and wishing you well. I wish I could have phoned in, but I was in the car. I was thinking to myself for a few weeks, where the heck is Jeff? Then I was going to phone the studio, and lo and behold, they said on the radio you were back next week. This was about two weeks ago now. I know first hand what you have been through, as I suffer from it too. This is the Rick that met you at the Gordie Howe meet in Kitchener last year. I could get up in front of a audience and give a speech on this topic. I don’t need a University Education to talk on this subject. My mother suffered from it, as well as my Grand mother and Great Grandmother. Depression effects people that are caring people. People that are sensitive to everyone around them. Some of it is brought on by negative thinking, which is my case most of the times. The loss of appetite, loss of pleasure,sleeping all the time. You mentioned your dog. Great. I once had a cat that helped me.Some will tell you that a dog or cat, can be more heart warming than a person. I can well believe this.They just want love, don’t complain like people, and they know when we are not well. We have all seen this. I could go on for hours on this topic, but will run out of room here. All the best Pal. Hope to meet you again sometime in the future at a event in KW Cambridge. God Bless you. RIck
I was both amazed and surprised at how well you conducted your first show back after your absence. It takes a lot of courage for someone to tell their friends and family that they have health issues of this nature; let alone telling a whole listening audience of thousands. I am sure you have touched many people with similar issues and gave them a new voice and the courage to realize that with the proper help, a good support team, and a little faith these issues can be conquered. I know it is hard to be a talk show host when some listeners are just down right rude and degrigating. It must be terribly hard to take criticism without taking it personally. Imagine calling a talk show that is based on biase and opinion and not expecting to have controversy (I will never get it). Stay strong, Jeff. Love what you are doing for our veterans, Canadian history, and great Canadian journalism. A wise man once told me Don’t look back unless you want to go there. To quote the group Boston, “You have to go through hell before you get to heaven.” You have certainly paid your dues. Keep on keeping on. Glad you are back!
Who cares? jeff allen is moronic. i was enjoying my radio not yelling at me for a change. tune out.
Welcome back Jeff
Steve in Kitchener
Welcome back Jeff!! Great to hear your voice on the radio again. You have been greatly missed by tons of people in the Tri-Cities!! Once again welcome back!
Welcome back…it’s SOoooo great to be able to tune back in, truly the ship was sinking…I must say, Neil give it his best, and will be a real asset to 570 in the future. I had hoped, I wouldn’t have to wait till March, for the new CBC station, as I feared they had stoled the two best talk guys in SouthWestern Ontario, given the changes your stations mis-management has made.
Wow, I was wondering if I had missed the announcement one day why Jeff was away.
I am so glad he is returning and hope all is getting better.
I thought it may be too instrusive to email/call the station so I kept searching for a press release with no avail. I have spoke to Jeff many times over the years during his shows and admire his work.
Your listeners care for you and should be very pleased with his return.
All the best wishes.