Vernon Kay to replace Ken Bruce as BBC Radio 2’s mid-morning show host
2 years, 1 month ago

Vernon Kay to replace Ken Bruce as BBC Radio 2’s mid-morning show host

The Independent  

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Speaking about his appointment, Kay said: “I’m absolutely over the moon to be handed the microphone to present the mid-morning show on Radio 2, and what an honour to follow in the footsteps of the mighty Ken Bruce. After that, he hosted the mid-morning show on Radio X from 2015 to 2017. open image in gallery Vernon Kay is replacing Ken Bruce on BBC Radio 2 Meanwhile, Bruce will leave the corporation after 45 years to host a show on commercial rival, Greatest Hits Radio. The 71-year-old has been on the station since 1984, but told listeners in January: “I’ve done everything it is possible to do at Radio 2.” Watch Apple TV+ free for 7 days New subscribers only. “After 45 years of broadcasting on BBC Radio, it’s time for a change,” Bruce said in a statement.

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Ken Bruce got so drunk while coming up with PopMaster he forgot what the gameshow was
5 months, 1 week ago

Ken Bruce got so drunk while coming up with PopMaster he forgot what the gameshow was

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Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The quiz, in which competitors answer musical trivia questions, was first broadcast in 1998 as …

Ken Bruce recalls BBC decision that ‘annoyed’ him: ‘It was political’
6 months, 1 week ago

Ken Bruce recalls BBC decision that ‘annoyed’ him: ‘It was political’

The Independent  

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Ken Bruce has hit out at the BBC over a “political …

Ken Bruce issues warning to Radio 2 over steep drop in listeners after DJ’s departure to Greatest Hits
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Ken Bruce issues warning to Radio 2 over steep drop in listeners after DJ’s departure to Greatest Hits

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Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Radio 2 thinking it’s cool is the worst thing we can do.” Watch Apple TV+ …

Ken Bruce claims BBC failed to promote huge Radio 2 moment: ‘It wasn’t mentioned’
1 year ago

Ken Bruce claims BBC failed to promote huge Radio 2 moment: ‘It wasn’t mentioned’

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Real reason Roman Kemp quit Capital Breakfast show to be replaced by Jordan North revealed by Radio 1 star
1 year, 1 month ago

Real reason Roman Kemp quit Capital Breakfast show to be replaced by Jordan North revealed by Radio 1 star

Daily Mail  

The real reason behind Roman Kemp's decision to quit as host of the Capital Breakfast show has been revealed by a former BBC Radio 1 star. Jordan - who is joining Capital from BBC Radio 1 - will officially start in April 2024 and be presenting alongside Chris Stark and Sian Welby, while Roman's last show will be on March …

Vernon Kay lands HUGE new radio role at the BBC featuring the world's biggest singers including Sir Rod Stewart and Rick Astley
1 year, 2 months ago

Vernon Kay lands HUGE new radio role at the BBC featuring the world's biggest singers including Sir Rod Stewart and Rick Astley

Daily Mail  

Vernon Kay has landed an amazing new radio role at the BBC after taking over Ken Bruce's Radio 2 show last year. The presenter, 49, has impressed bosses and is now gearing up to front Radio 2's Piano Room which will see some of the world's biggest singers perform live with the incredible BBC concert orchestra. Vernon Kay has landed …

Is BBC Radio 2's exodus of older stars backfiring? Vernon Kay loses 1.3million listeners after taking over Ken Bruce's show - while audience at veteran DJ's new station Greatest Hits Radio grows by 80
1 year, 5 months ago

Is BBC Radio 2's exodus of older stars backfiring? Vernon Kay loses 1.3million listeners after taking over Ken Bruce's show - while audience at veteran DJ's new station Greatest Hits Radio grows by 80

Daily Mail  

Vernon Kay's BBC Radio 2 show has lost 1.3million listeners since he took over from Ken Bruce - while the veteran DJ's audience at his new station Greatest Hits Radio is booming. Ken Bruce admitted feeling like he had been 'taken for granted' when he left his long-running Radio 2 show earlier this year Vernon Kay's mid-morning show pulled in …

Vernon Kay reassures concerned Radio 2 listeners as he prepares to take over Ken Bruce show
1 year, 10 months ago

Vernon Kay reassures concerned Radio 2 listeners as he prepares to take over Ken Bruce show

The Independent  

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Vernon Kay has reassured Radio 2 listeners about his plans when …

PopMaster: Ken Bruce’s Radio 2 music quiz to become gameshow at Channel 4
1 year, 11 months ago

PopMaster: Ken Bruce’s Radio 2 music quiz to become gameshow at Channel 4

The Independent  

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Ken Bruce’s music quiz show PopMaster is being made into a …

Ken Bruce ‘struggling’ to figure out new work schedule after move from BBC
1 year, 11 months ago

Ken Bruce ‘struggling’ to figure out new work schedule after move from BBC

The Independent  

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. He also said his new radio show after leaving the BBC will be “much the …

Ken Bruce latest news: Radio 2 DJ leaving job with last show before Greatest Hits Radio
2 years ago

Ken Bruce latest news: Radio 2 DJ leaving job with last show before Greatest Hits Radio

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✕ Close Broadcaster Ken Bruce announces he's leaving BBC Radio after 40 years For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and …

Ken Bruce’s final words on Radio 2 as he leaves BBC after 45 years
2 years ago

Ken Bruce’s final words on Radio 2 as he leaves BBC after 45 years

The Independent  

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Ken Bruce uttered his final words on Radio 2 as he …

Jeremy Vine calls Ken Bruce best person he’s ever worked with during emotional appearance on Radio 2 show
2 years ago

Jeremy Vine calls Ken Bruce best person he’s ever worked with during emotional appearance on Radio 2 show

The Independent  

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Jeremy Vine appeared on Ken Bruce’s last ever BBC Radio 2 …

Ken Bruce’s departure signals the start of an era Radio 2 listeners never wanted
2 years ago

Ken Bruce’s departure signals the start of an era Radio 2 listeners never wanted

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “It’s entirely within the BBC’s right to ask me …

Ken Bruce axed early by BBC to prevent him promoting his new Greatest Hits show, say insiders
2 years ago

Ken Bruce axed early by BBC to prevent him promoting his new Greatest Hits show, say insiders

The Independent  

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Vernon Kay moved to tears over response to replacing Ken Bruce on Radio 2
2 years, 1 month ago

Vernon Kay moved to tears over response to replacing Ken Bruce on Radio 2

The Independent  

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Vernon Kay has spoken out about his excitement ahead of taking …

Ken Bruce claims BBC is making him leave Radio 2 early
2 years, 1 month ago

Ken Bruce claims BBC is making him leave Radio 2 early

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The veteran presenter, 72, has been on the BBC …

Vernon Kay confirmed as new host of Ken Bruce’s BBC Radio 2 slot
2 years, 1 month ago

Vernon Kay confirmed as new host of Ken Bruce’s BBC Radio 2 slot

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Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Vernon Kay will replace Ken Bruce on his BBC Radio …

BBC 'fluffed chance to keep Ken Bruce' as he quits Radio 2
2 years, 2 months ago

BBC 'fluffed chance to keep Ken Bruce' as he quits Radio 2

Daily Mail  

Ken Bruce quit Radio 2 because he felt 'unloved' by bosses – who failed to reassure him over a new contract even though they wanted to keep him, say BBC insiders. Ken Bruce, Britain's most popular DJ, quit Radio 2 because he felt 'unloved' by bosses according to insiders But another source close to the station disputed the contract claims, …

Rob Brydon jokes that he needs ‘privacy at this difficult time’ after Ken Bruce quits Radio 2
2 years, 2 months ago

Rob Brydon jokes that he needs ‘privacy at this difficult time’ after Ken Bruce quits Radio 2

The Independent  

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Rob Brydon’s tongue-in-cheek reaction to Ken Bruce quitting BBC Radio 2 …

Vanessa Feltz accuses BBC of ‘ageism’ after Ken Bruce announces Radio 2 departure
2 years, 2 months ago

Vanessa Feltz accuses BBC of ‘ageism’ after Ken Bruce announces Radio 2 departure

The Independent  

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Vanessa Feltz has accused the BBC of “ageism” folowing Ken Bruce’s …

Ken Bruce divulges fate of PopMaster after quitting BBC radio show
2 years, 2 months ago

Ken Bruce divulges fate of PopMaster after quitting BBC radio show

The Independent  

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Bruce has hosted the 9:30am to 12pm weekday show on BBC Radio 2 since 1990, …

‘It’s time for a change’: Ken Bruce announces he is leaving BBC after 45 years
2 years, 2 months ago

‘It’s time for a change’: Ken Bruce announces he is leaving BBC after 45 years

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Ken Bruce has become the …

‘A beautiful man’: Rylan and Nick Grimshaw lead reactions to Ken Bruce’s BBC departure
2 years, 2 months ago

‘A beautiful man’: Rylan and Nick Grimshaw lead reactions to Ken Bruce’s BBC departure

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Ken Bruce leaves BBC Radio 2, aged 71, for new job at Greatest Hits Radio
2 years, 2 months ago

Ken Bruce leaves BBC Radio 2, aged 71, for new job at Greatest Hits Radio

Daily Mail  

BBC Radio 2 yet to announce the host and details of the new mid-morning show Broadcaster, 71, will present a show from 10am to 1pm on the Bauer radio station Mr Bruce told millions of listeners news this morning and urged them to follow He will start his new job at Greatest Hits Radio in April after 45 years at …

Nick Grimshaw QUITS Radio One after 14 years: Jordan North and Vick Hope lined up as replacements
3 years, 8 months ago

Nick Grimshaw QUITS Radio One after 14 years: Jordan North and Vick Hope lined up as replacements

Daily Mail  

Nick Grimshaw has departed from Radio 1 after 14 years at the station in the latest 'diverse' line-up reshuffle from the BBC. TV work: A source told MailOnline Nick will continue to do Celebrity Gogglebox alongside his niece Liv Dedicated: Jordan appeared as a cover presenter on Radio 1 from 2014, and four years later was announced as the new …

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