Fred Toucher took to Instagram on Wednesday to say that he was seeking help. The morning man for 98.5 the Sports Hub in Boston was acting erratically on air after showing up late for his show on Tuesday morning. In his post, Toucher noted that he will be “going to a mental institution next week.”
Toucher’s partner, Rich Shirtleib announced Toucher’s absence to the audience on Wednesday morning.
“Listen, with everything that’s going on, Fred’s going to take a couple of days off,’’ said Shertenlieb. “And we love the guy, can’t wait until he gets back. But if you heard any of the show yesterday, we know that this is something that he’s going to just take a few days and step back, and we’re glad. And once again, we wish him the best and he’ll be back soon.”
Beasley Media Group issued a statement saying that the company takes the situation “very seriously.” The company will conduct a review of Toucher’s behavior while he is away.
During Tuesday’s show, Fred Toucher revealed that he is in the midst of getting a divorce. The stress has clearly taken its toll on him.
Toucher & Rich has always been a strong performer in morning drive in Boston. The show scored a 12.7 rating, finishing first among men 25-54 in Boston’s spring ratings.
Good luck fred not an easy situation, the truth never hurts.