His departure comes after Steve Wright left after 23 years as afternoon host. Lets enjoy the week ahead!". Comedian Marcus Brigstocke posted: "Well miss you Ken! Greatest Hits Radio tweeted:. "However I feel that after 45 years of full-time broadcasting on BBC Radio it's time for a change. Why is Scott Mills on Radio 2 today? DeSantis won't say he's running. 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. 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. BBC 'fluffed chance to keep Ken Bruce' as he quits Radio 2 because he felt 'unloved' by bosses | Daily Mail Online Ken Bruce felt 'unloved' by BBC bosses over his new contract, insiders. BBC broadcasting legend Ken Bruce is leaving Radio 2 after 31 years presenting his weekday mid-morning show. 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. Were going to miss you lots Ken and want to congratulate you on a fantastic career at the BBC., Bruce said: Nothing stays the same for ever 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. Listeners, who took to social media to express their shock at Bruces exit, have also rebelled against Radio 2s evolving music policy. "In the meantime, I will always be tremendously proud of my association with the BBC and in particular with Radio 2." The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Listen out too for the Rev Roger Royle with his pu. In January, Bruce announced he would leave the corporation after 45 years to host a show on commercial rival, Greatest Hits Radio. Video, Rescuers search wreckage of deadly Greece train crash, Record numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. January 17, 2023, 12:15 pm. Im a little surprised and disappointed.. HP10 9TY. He said: "One of the best things that has happened in the past few days is every single person on Radio 2 has messaged me and sent me an amazing either a voicemail, email, a Whatsapp just saying how overjoyed that Im joining the family Im getting quite emotional.". According to the Greatest Hits website, the station can be found on FM and DAB. pic.twitter.com/Wpjj9uIXH9. Trevor Nelson, Rylan Clark, Claudia Winkleman, Dermot O'Leary and Jo Whiley are among the names who could be considered for Bruce's slot. He will be on air every weekday in the mid-morning slot, from 10am until 1pm. Im looking forward to getting started and to you joining me for my very first show. 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. I had intended fulfilling my contract until the end of March but the BBC has decided it wants me to leave earlier. The 71-year-old said he will be leaving the show next Friday rather than at the end of March as intended. Bruce started at the BBC in his early 30s and has said thathe would always be proud of his association with the BBC and Radio 2, but that he wanted to continue his career in a slightly different way in the next few years. BBC) Ken Bruce is leaving Radio 2 at the end of this week ( Image: BBC/Ray Burmiston) Speaking with Zoe on Radio 2 this morning, Vernon gushed how excited he was to be joining the. Scott Mills, who replaced Steve Wright in the Radio 2 afternoon slot, is also among the frontunners, while Rylan Clark is seen as a candidate if the station seeks to appeal to a younger audience. Vernon's chat on the airwaves comes as his predecessor Ken says he's been forced to leave the station early, explaining last week will air this Friday, rather than the end of March. In April, the Radio DJ will be moving to Bauers Greatest Hits Radio to present a new mid-morning show from 10am to 1pm. Fans of Wright say his successor, Scott Mills, is playing fewer hits from the 60s and 70s, in favour of more recent dance music. Bruce earned between 385,000-389,999 in 2021-22, according to the last BBC annual report. After 31 years of presenting the 9:30am-midday weekday show Ken Bruce has decided to leave. The broadcaster, 71, confirmed on Tuesday (January 17) that he would be leaving the station in March to join Greatest Hits Radio. BBC Radio 2 tweeted: We have some news After 31 years of presenting the 9.30am-midday weekday show Ken Bruce has decided to leave. Kenneth Robertson Bruce (born 2 February 1951) is a Scottish broadcaster who is best known for hosting his long-running weekday mid-morning show on BBC Radio 2 from 1986 to 1990, and then again from 1992. Album of the Week and Nigel Harman. You can listen back to the most recent instalments via BBC Sounds. 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. It can also be found on Freeview channel 716 and Sky channel 0151. 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.". 2. 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. Get a daily dose of showbiz gossip direct to your inbox. "I'm looking forward to getting started and to you joining me for my very first show. With Radio 2 inserting an additional three weeks, it does give the chance for some listeners to calm a little while Gary Davies takes over., A Radio 2 spokesperson told The Independent: Ken decided to leave Radio 2 and its always been known hes leaving in March. Ken Bruce has revealed the fate of his much-loved PopMaster quiz after announcing that he's departing BBC Radio 2. Congratulations on a brilliant career.. See you in April! 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. "Ok, no pressure, crikey Zoe," Vernon joked. pic.twitter.com/JMLuO9cXvp, BBC Radio 2 (@BBCRadio2) January 17, 2023. "My mums like, Norman, give over. Date of Ken Bruce's final day on Radio 2 and why he's leaving for Greatest Hits early, When presenter Steve Allen left LBC and his statement following immediate exit, If PopMaster will continue on BBC Radio 2 after Ken Bruce leaves, BBCs radio legends is leaving the broadcaster after 30 years, Chris Evanss departure for Virgin Radio in 2019, PopMaster, a quiz which has run for 25 years, Sophie Rundle: Motherhood has made me too tired to people-please', BBC bids to smooth over Ken Bruce exit row ahead of DJ's thorny last week at Radio 2, Phew! Read about our approach to external linking. Going to be so missed on air, but personally Ill miss having a beer in a foreign country discussing anything and everything whilst at Eurovision. BBC Radio 2. The man has raised the bar so high.". Bruce will be temporarily replaced by Gary Davies on BBC Radio 2 until Vernon Kay steps into the 9.30am slot in May. Ken Bruce was axed early by Radio 2 after the BBC got 'frustrated' at the station that . +5 Numbers: Radio 2's. The much-loved veteran broadcaster will host a new daily show for Bauers station Greatest Hits Radio, taking his iconic PopMaster game with him. If you are dissatisfied with the response provided you can Well done, love.". Celeb obsessed? Theyve also been generous. The BBC has been contacted for further comment. Entertainment & arts reporter BBC Radio 2's Ken Bruce has announced on air that he is leaving the station after 31 years hosting its weekday mid-morning show. VideoRecord numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. "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. 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. Bruce, 72, announced that he will leave BBC Radio 2 when his current contract comes to an end in March. The decision has been taken to stifle Bruces self-promotion ahead of him joining the Bauer-owned station from 3 April, according to sources who spoke to The Times. Bruce joins ex-BBC stars Simon Mayo and Jackie Brambles in a GHR line-up which will directly target older listeners disillusioned with Radio 2s shift to seek a younger audience. To celebrate All Day PopMaster try our tricky quiz. The veteran presenter, 72, has been on the BBC station since 1984, but told listeners in January: Ive done everything it is possible to do at Radio 2.. 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. He moved to mid mornings in 1986, then after a brief stint on late nights and early mornings, he returned to mid mornings in January 1992, where the show's most recent weekly reach was 8.56m (RAJAR, Q3 2022). They ain't going to get rid of Chris Evans anytime soon so Ken, just where he is works really well. One of the station's longest-serving hosts, he joined the BBC in 1977 and took his first regular Radio 2 slot in 1984. Currently, the winner can choose between two prizes: Bluetooth headphones or a smart speaker. He's an absolute legend of broadcaster. Chris Evans 25/1. 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 67-year-old broadcaster spoke out following the news Bruce was leaving the BBC . Radio 2 will announce the host and details of a new mid-morning show at a later date. The star explained it was the right time to move on and has made "many friends and. Ken chats to very special guests about their lives and favourite music. 23/02/20 - 12:27 #30. Lorna Clarke, director of BBC Music, described Bruce as "an extraordinary broadcaster with an exceptional career over many decades". Bruce promised fans who abandon Radio 2 for his new GHR show that they would hear all the great records you know and love from the 70s, 80s and 90s.. Please report any comments that break our rules. Please refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in, One source said veteran broadcaster has been treated appallingly, Find your bookmarks in your Independent Premium section, under my profile. The segment was introduced to Bruces programme in 1998 and usually airs at around 10.30am each day. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. He wrote: "After 45 years of broadcasting on BBC Radio it's time for a change. BBC Radio 2. The 71-year-old broadcaster will leave once his contract ends in March, saying, "It possibly is time to . A Gannett Company. The broadcaster, 71, confirmed on Tuesday (January 17) that he would be. BBC Radio 2 - Ken Bruce The best in music every weekday with Ken Bruce, with live sessions. "I have decided the time is right for me to move on from Radio 2," he said, adding he'd had "a tremendously happy time" but it was "time for a change". Greatest Hits Radio (@greatesthitsuk) January 17, 2023. The dad-of-two continued to recall the moment he told his parent he would be taking over the reigns from Ken. Watch the best stripped-back live music from the Elton John piano. He went on to explain. He will join Greatest Hits Radio in April. The radio personality has not mentioned any details about his exit or leave from the show. Ken Bruce has revealed the fate of his much-loved PopMaster quiz after announcing that hes departing BBC Radio 2. Congratulations on a brilliant career.". 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. Greatest Hits Radio tweeted: "We've . The worlds defining voice in music and pop culture: breaking whats new and whats next since 1952. 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. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. 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. We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. Ben Cooper, chief content and music officer at Bauer Audio UK which owns Greatest Hits Radio, said: "Ken Bruce is a broadcasting legend, with the biggest radio show in the UK, 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. 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. "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. The news comes after theScottish broadcasting veteran Bruce confirmed that he would be stepping down from his mid-morning show for31 years. Homepage. Ken had taken over the Radio 2 breakfast show in January 1985 so this is from the start of his sixth week. Available now Nigel Harman 57:00 All available. The BBC has not yet confirmed who will replace Bruce, however Radio 2 often promotes presenters from within its existing roster. Ken Bruce is taking his millions of fans elsewhere to enjoy his music selections, humour and quizzes. Fr nhere Informationen zur Nutzung Ihrer Daten lesen Sie bitte unsere Datenschutzerklrung und Cookie-Richtlinie. Vernon Kay enjoyed a telling chat with Zoe Ball on Radio 2 this morning, after being announced as Ken Bruce's replacement last week. Ben Cooper, chief content and music officer at parent company Bauer Audio UK, said Bruce was "a broadcasting legend, with the biggest radio show in the UK". He will join Greatest Hits Radio in April. He added that BBC had decided it wants me to leave earlier. Something went wrong, please try again later. Bruce has hosted Radio 2s mid-morning show since 1992, following a stint in the same slot from 1986 to 1990. 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 . Ken Bruce is the last link with the old style Radio 2, being around since 1983, and his presentation style is so much better than Zoe Ball's, who seems to spend most of her time harking back to the nineties and what reality show she was watching the previous night. In a statement afterwards, Ken said it was "time for a change". It is important that we continue to promote these adverts as our local businesses need as much support as possible during these challenging times. BBC Radio 2 show host Ken Bruce has broken his silence ahead of his final show next week. Read about our approach to external linking. Bruce, 71, said "the time is right" for him to leave, announcing the news on Tuesday's show. Start your Independent Premium subscription today. Bruce, 72, announced that he will leave BBC Radio 2 when his current contract comes to an end in March. He went on to admit his parents, who are big fans of Ken's show, even jokingly piled on the pressure when it was announced he would be taking over from the veteran Radio 2 DJ. 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. "My dad is a lorry driver and I said this when I joined Radio 2 and started standing in for Steve Wright, so weve always had Radio 2 on in the background. The broadcaster started working at the corporation in 1977 as a BBC Radio Scotland presenter. Weve been keeping a big secret We are delighted to announce that legendary broadcaster @RealKenBruce will be joining the Greatest Hits Radio family in April. Bruce will present his final 9.30am to midday show on March 3. A Radio 2 spokesperson said: Ken decided to leave Radio 2 and its always been known hes leaving in March. A beautiful man whos always been so lovely to me at @BBCRadio2 . Ken has been missing from the airwaves this week on Radio 2. "First thing my dad said in the background my mum always picks up, so in the background my dad went, Big boots them, son'," Vernon recalled when chatting to Zoe. 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.. Do you have a story to sell? 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. 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