Laura Woods wiped away tears after an elderly Manchester United fan read her an original poem in tribute on her final talkSPORT show.
Popular broadcaster Woods, 35, was presenting her last breakfast show on the station.
She is set to join the newly launched TNT Sports - the rebrand of BT Sport - ahead of the new season.
And United supporter Ivor, 82, called up early on Wednesday morning to hail Woods' career and professionalism, before reading her a short poem he wrote himself, causing her to break down live on air.
He said: 'We all know you have the face for TV Laura, but you certainly have the voice for radio. So just a few words of thanks for your efforts on talkSPORT these past few years. Your bubbly personality shines through every daily morning that you broadcast.
'You're never afraid to offer an opinion but always respectful of other opinions and professional. And you have a knack of interacting with your co-presenters in a humorous way without detracting from the topic being discussed.
'So in thanking you for getting each day off to a cheerful and informative start, I sincerely wish you all the best wherever your career takes you in the future.
'Now the verse: Mr Brazil is good, Ray Parlour not bad. Super Ally is great, he's Jack the Lad. But one presenter shines above the rest - that's Laura Woods, you're simply the best.'
She covered her face with a piece of paper in embarrassment as he was talking, before wiping away a tear, with her make-up smudged.
Woods then responded: 'Ivor, thank you so much - I have to admit, you've broken me early.
'It's only 6.23(am) and I'm crying already!'
She also became tearful on air as she announced her departure from talkSPORT and struggled to hold it together after Ally McCoist's tribute.
Woods had hosted the flagship show for three years.