We have to say, we really weren’t expecting this. Former Westlife star Nicky Byrne has joined 2fm and will be taking on their mid-morning slot. The Nicky Byrne Show will air from 11am weekdays, and his move follows the latest shake-up that the radio station has had in recent weeks. 2fm revealed the news on their Twitter page, teasing an image of the now presenter:

Going to be announcing who has signed with #2fm in a few moments..Keep you guesses coming to win 1D tix #2fmNewbie pic.twitter.com/oqdxBfgz8k — RTÉ 2fm (@RTE2fm) February 4, 2014

The Nicky Byrne Show airs weekdays from 11am. Welcome @nickybyrneoffic to the team! #2fmNewbie pic.twitter.com/AmmvvMr57E — RTÉ 2fm (@RTE2fm) February 4, 2014

"We are excited to announce Nicky Byrne as part of our new line-up!", 2fm wrote on their Facebook page. Nicky has previously presented Celebrity Sunday in 2010 and filled in for Ryan Tubridy last May. “Dan Healy has amazing plans and vision for the station moving forward and it is very exciting for me to be part of those plans" said Nicky of his new role. "There is a real belief from within about where the station can go – the thought of being on air Monday to Friday is daunting but very, very exciting. It is a massive opportunity for me, one in which I hope I can deliver on forming a successful relationship with the station for many years to come. Now it's time to start planning, developing and presenting my new show and I really can't wait to get chatting to our listeners nationwide daily." But what of Colm Hayes? According to the presenter himself, he won't be leaving the station:

Reports of my death have been grossly exaggerated!!! #notleaving2fm — colm hayes (@colmhayes2fm) February 4, 2014  

It was announced last week that Bernard O’Shea and Jennifer Maguire would be hosting the station's new breakfast show.