Listen out too for the Rev Roger Royle with his pu. VideoRecord numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. If you are dissatisfied with the response provided you can Were going to miss you lots Ken and want to congratulate you on a fantastic career at the BBC. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused. [1] In January 2023, Bruce announced that he would be leaving Radio 2 to join Greatest Hits Radio . ", While former Countdown star Carol Vorderman chimed in: "I couldnt wish you more love in the world Ken. DeSantis won't say he's running. The programme runs from 9.30am until 12pm every weekday morning. (PA), Bruce confirmed that he would be stepping down. Its been a tremendously happy time for me: Ive made many friends and worked with many wonderful colleagues. Bruce's current 9.30am to 12 noon programme, including the daily PopMaster quiz, is the most popular show on British radio with more than 8.5million listeners a week. Vernon is the new host of the mid-morning show on BBC Radio 2, and will launch his new show in May. "I'm looking forward to getting started and to you joining me for my very first show. Any commercial network would have let him go immediately after announcing his intended departure. The broadcaster, 71, confirmed on Tuesday (January 17) that he would be. ", Click to subscribe to Backstage wherever you get your podcasts. He wrote: "After 45 years of broadcasting on BBC Radio it's time for a change. Ken Bruce has revealed the fate of his much-loved PopMaster quiz after announcing that hes departing BBC Radio 2. We also may change the frequency you receive our emails from us in order to keep you up to date and give you the best relevant information possible. Start your Independent Premium subscription today. Greatest Hits Radio tweeted:. Im looking forward to getting started and to you joining me for my very first show. All rights reserved. Thank you for everything youve done and the smiles you gave Whiters and I on Countdown so many times Onto your next huge chapter.". Vernon went on to get emotional as he reflected on all the support he has received since he was announced as the new host earlier this month. One of the station's longest-serving hosts, he joined the BBC in 1977 and took his first regular Radio 2 slot in 1984. Helen Thomas, Head of Radio 2, said of its musical selections: We are told by listeners that just because they are a certain age, it doesnt mean they dont want to hear new music.. Bruce, 71, said "the time is right" for him to leave, announcing the news on Tuesday's show. I say [the show is] brand-new but there will still be PopMaster, me and my musings and all the great records you know and love from the 70s, 80s and 90s, he said in a statement about his new role. In February, he then told his Twitter followers that, while he had intended to fulfil his contract to the end of March, the corporation had decided it wants me to leave earlier and his last show will be Friday 3 March. Nothing stays the same forever "I have been here for quite a long time now, and it possibly is time to move over and let somebody else have a go.". "Ok, no pressure, crikey Zoe," Vernon joked. The networks presenters include Michael Ball, Zoe Ball, Rob Beckett, Tony Blackburn, OJ Borg, Rev. Ken has also presented Radio 2s coverage of Eurovision since 1988, and has been a regular presenter of Sunday Night is Music Night. Bruce has hosted Radio 2s mid-morning show since 1992, following a stint in the same slot from 1986 to 1990. I had intended fulfilling my contract until the end of March but the BBC has decided it wants me to leave earlier. contact IPSO here, 2001-2023. Chris Evans 25/1. Ken Bruce has today announced that he has decided to leave BBC Radio 2 in March after 31 years of presenting the 9.30am midday weekday show. His first regular slot on Radio 2 was the Saturday Late Show in 1984, and the following year he fronted the Radio 2 Breakfast Show, taking over from Terry Wogan. (22 total). Fans have flooded Bruce's comments section to send their best wishes to the presenter following the news. Speaking with Zoe on Radio 2 this morning, Vernon gushed how excited he was to be joining the station and paid tribute to Ken ahead of the replacing the broadcasting legend. The new Radio 2 DJ addressed the big shoes he has to fill when he takes over from Ken later this year, and admitted he was hesitant to take over the slot from such 'a legend' - amid major backlash from listeners upset at the latest schedule shake-up. Kens name, image and voice are everywhere. Returning to Wogan House for a week after a month of broadcasting the Piano Room sessions at Maida Vale provided a natural break. Currently, the winner can choose between two prizes: Bluetooth headphones or a smart speaker. Do you have a story to sell? The broadcaster will then present his first show on Greatest Hits Radio on Monday 3. The BBC is yet to announce who will replace Bruce in mid mornings, but if previous examples are anything to go by his successor is likely to come from its existing crop of presenters. pic.twitter.com/Wpjj9uIXH9. I had intended fulfilling my contract until the end of March but the BBC has decided it wants me to leave earlier. A Gannett Company. "What a fantastic start to a great year of increased ambition and innovation for Bauer Media Audio. Speaking on Friday,Bruce revealed thathe had intended to fulfil his contract at Radio 2 which was due to run out at the end of March. The DJ has taken on double shifts - covering Ken's Radio 2 morning show of 9.30am until 12noon as well as co-hosting his own regular show on BBC Radio 1 from 1pm until 3.30pm with . I would stress that this is entirely my decision but some new opportunities have come up and I would like to continue my career in a slightly different way in the next few years, the details of which will be revealed shortly. Lorna Clarke, director of BBC Music, described Bruce as "an extraordinary broadcaster with an exceptional career over many decades". I will always be very proud of my association with the BBC and Radio 2 in particular and Id like to thank everyone who has helped to make the mid-morning show a success., Lorna Clarke, Director, BBC Music, says: Ken is an extraordinary broadcaster with an exceptional career over many decades. pic.twitter.com/JMLuO9cXvp, BBC Radio 2 (@BBCRadio2) January 17, 2023. This site is part of Newsquest's audited local newspaper network. He has fronted his mid-morning show since 1992 where its most recent weekly reach totalled 8.56m people. Kens show is famous for PopMaster, a quiz which has run for 25 years, Tracks of My Years, where a famous person chooses their favourite records and more recently, The Piano Room, featuring live music from a range of great artists.. Thanks for always being so lovely. Ken's departure was announced on his radio show in January as the BBC later tweeted: "We have some news After 31 years of presenting the 9:30am-midday weekday show Ken Bruce has decided to leave. Announcing Bruces departure on 17 January, Radio 2 tweeted: We have some news After 31 years of presenting the 9.30am-midday weekday show Ken Bruce has decided to leave. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. Ken had taken over the Radio 2 breakfast show in January 1985 so this is from the start of his sixth week. "So as well as today being an exciting announcement for Greatest Hits Radio and its growing audience, it is a hugely significant moment for the industry," he said. Read Ken's book, he says he much prefers doing morning radio. 2021 Associated Newspapers Limited. In a statement afterwards, Ken said it was "time for a change". Ken Bruce. We wish Ken all the best for the future.. Earlier today, Kay said: . This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. "What shoes to fill, Ken's last week has got us all in our feels," Zoe mused, as she spoke at length about Ken's glistening career. Ken Bruce will join Greatest Hits Radio in April after leaving his mid-morning weekday slot on BBC Radio 2 after 31 years in March, it has been announced. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. John Motson, legendary BBC football commentator, dies aged 77, BBC India offices raided by tax officials in New Delhi and Mumbai, BBC chairman Richard Sharp retains support of Rishi Sunak despite Boris Johnson loan row, "I will always be very proud of my association with the BBC and Radio 2 in particular and I'd like to thank everyone who has helped to make the mid-morning show a success. Matt Deegan, creative director of Folder Media, said: If Ken finished at Radio 2 on Friday and then started at Greatest Hits on Monday, it makes it very easy for listeners to switch across. The much-loved veteran broadcaster will host a new daily show for Bauers station Greatest Hits Radio, taking his iconic PopMaster game with him. I will be presenting my last show on Radio 2 next Friday, he tweeted. He moved to mid-mornings in 1986 before periods on late nights and early mornings, and moved back to what would become his permanent slot in 1992. A beautiful man whos always been so lovely to me at @BBCRadio2 . Today 09:30. Why TV and radio presenters are leaving the BBC, Steve Wright signs off from Radio 2 afternoon show, Paul O'Grady signs off final Radio 2 show, Vanessa Feltz leaving her two BBC radio shows, How radio is providing 'friendship and escapism', Dozens killed after two trains collide in Greece, Survivors describe 'nightmarish seconds' as trains crashed, Rescuers search wreckage of deadly Greece train crash. Ken says: Nothing stays the same forever and I have decided the time is right for me to move on from Radio 2 when I reach the end of my current contract in March. I will always be very proud of my association with the BBC and Radio 2 in particular and Id like to thank everyone who has helped to make the mid-morning show a success.. His slot is the most listened-to show on British radio, and he will now join rival station Greatest Hits Radio. In a subsequent statement issued by Greatest Hits Radio, Bruce said Popmaster would feature in his new programme, which will begin on 3 April and will be on air from 10:00-13:00. contact the editor here. The broadcaster, 72, was due to leave his mid-morning weekday show after 31 years at the end of March. Bruce will present his final 9.30am to midday show on March 3. Geordieyodel Posts: 823. Im looking forward to getting started and to you joining me for my very first show. Paul O'Grady has criticised Radio 2, saying 'it's not what it was' after Ken Bruce quit his primetime show.. Well done, love.". Bruce, 71, said "the time is right" for him to leave, announcing the news on Tuesday's show. BBC Radio 2 is the UKs most listened to radio station, with a weekly audience of 14.46 million (RAJAR Q3, 2022), and won Station Of The Year at the Music Week 2021 awards. Rescuers search wreckage of deadly Greece train crash. It can also be found on Freeview channel 716 and Sky channel 0151. After brief forays into late nights and early mornings, he returned to mid mornings at the start of 1992, where he has remained ever since. He will be on air every weekday in the mid-morning slot, from 10am until 1pm. "My mums like, Norman, give over. Lets enjoy the week ahead!. They are doing their best to scupper his chances on Greatest Hits., A second source claimed that BBC was trying to claw back control, adding: They missed the boat with renegotiating his contract and decided they needed to get back in the driving seat rather than have Ken leading the narrative., Dan Cocker, a radio producer who works for the BBC and commercial stations, tweeted: Greatest Hits are promoting their new asset as much as possible. The BBC confirmed that Ken Bruce would be replaced by Vernon Kay with the new host taking over in May. Ken Bruce was axed early by Radio 2 after the BBC got 'frustrated' at the station that . The dad-of-two continued to recall the moment he told his parent he would be taking over the reigns from Ken. Enter Ken's fiendish music quiz on air or play along at home with the official scorecard. VideoRescuers search wreckage of deadly Greece train crash, Blackpink lead top stars back on the road in Asia, 'Wales is in England' gaffe sparks TikToker's trip, Ukraine war casts shadow over India's G20 ambitions, Record numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. Video, Rescuers search wreckage of deadly Greece train crash, Record numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. According to the Greatest Hits website, the station can be found on FM and DAB. Thank you for the countless joys of your wonderful show, and long may they continue in your new home. Fans of Ken Bruce's BBC Radio 2 show were left devastated by the news that his last BBC Radio 2 show will air next Friday, rather than the end of March. The star explained it was the right time to move on and has made "many friends and. Newsquest Media Group Ltd, Loudwater Mill, Station Road, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire. The 71-year-old broadcaster will leave once his contract ends in March, saying, "It possibly is time to . The man has raised the bar so high.". I say brand new but there will still be PopMaster, me and my musings and all the great records you know and love from the 70s, 80s and 90s. Get in touch with us at webcelebs@mirror.co.uk or call us direct 0207 29 33033. The segment was introduced to Bruces programme in 1998 and usually airs at around 10.30am each day. It's been a tremendously happy time for me: I've made many friends and worked with many wonderful colleagues. Scott Mills is covering for regular host Ken Bruce this week. Lets enjoy the week ahead! BBC broadcasting legend Ken Bruce is leaving Radio 2 after 31 years presenting his weekday mid-morning show. Obviously I am over the moon and so are my parents and Tess and the kids, but its the Ken Bruce show, and the man has raised the bar so high that Im just so excited to be able to take the reins. You can listen back to the most recent instalments via BBC Sounds. I say brand-new but there will still be PopMaster, me and my musings and all the great records you know and love from the 70s, 80s and 90s. Daten ber Ihr Gert und Ihre Internetverbindung, wie Ihre IP-Adresse, Browsing- und Suchaktivitten bei der Nutzung von Yahoo Websites und -Apps. These adverts enable local businesses to get in front of their target audience the local community. Bruce will be temporarily replaced by Gary Davies on BBC Radio 2 until Vernon Kay steps into the 9.30am slot in May. Owain Wyn Evans, who is taking over as the station's early breakfast host, described him as "a legend". "I am absolutely over the moon, I really am.". 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Boom Radio, a new station aimed at Radio 2s baby-boomer audience, staffed by veteran DJs such as David Hamilton, already claims 336,000 listeners. . His programme, well known for its daily Popmaster quiz, currently has more than 8.5 million weekly listeners, according to data from industry body Rajar. Radio 2 tried him late evenings back in the 90's and he hated it. A Radio 2 spokesperson said: Ken decided to leave Radio 2 and its always been known hes leaving in March. He has also presented Radio 2's coverage of Eurovision since 1988. His departure comes after Steve Wright left after 23 years as afternoon host. 23/02/20 - 12:27 #30. As a subscriber, you are shown 80% less display advertising when reading our articles. 2023 BBC. See you in April!. In a statement, Bruce said: "Nothing stays the same forever and I have decided the time is right for me to move on from Radio 2 when I reach the end of my current contract in March. 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