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

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 he takes over Ken Bruce’s show, after “loads” of them got in touch with the same concern. “And I’m like, ‘No, no, no…’ They think I’m going to turn up with a pair of Technics 1210 and a box of vinyl: ‘Here’s some Sven Väth for you, ladies and gentlemen.’ “It’s not going to be that, don’t worry.” The presenter also shared a great piece of advice he was given by the late Strictly Come Dancing star Bruce Forsyth, who Kay met through his wife Tess Daly. Tess Daley and Vernon Kay Kay said: “ ‘It’s called show business: show business is two words. Don’t join the two.’ Never a truer word said from the great man.” In February, Kay was moved to tears over the positive response from his colleagues to his new job.