The station already features in its presenting ranks the likes of Simon Mayo (who left Radio 2 in 2018), Martin Kemp, Jackie Brambles and Pat Sharp. Want to bookmark your favourite articles and stories to read or reference later? Ken Bruce shared the news he was quitting BBC Radio 2 after 31 years presenting his 9.30am to midday show. . I had intended fulfilling my contract until the end of March but the BBC has decided it wants me to leave earlier. Geordieyodel Posts: 823. Matt Deegan, creative director of Folder Media, said: "If Ken finished at . 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. I will be presenting my last show on Radio 2 next Friday, he tweeted. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. Congratulations on a brilliant career.". 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.. Well done, love.". He will join Greatest Hits Radio in April. She added: "He has been part of every significant occasion marked by BBC Radio 2 and we, his faithful audience and the Radio 2 all-star line-up will miss his warm humour and wit. In January, Bruce announced he would leave the corporation after 45 years to host a show on commercial rival, Greatest Hits Radio. The beloved music quiz has been a staple of the DJ's show since 1998. He's an absolute legend of broadcaster. Ben Cooper, chief content and music officer at Bauer Audio UK, 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. Hawara: 'What happened was horrific and barbaric', The people who want you to believe the Ukraine war is fake, What we've learned from Alex Murdaugh murder trial. 23/02/20 - 12:27 #30. Ken Bruce has confirmed his departure date from BBC Radio 2. 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. Lorna Clarke, director of BBC Music, described Bruce as "an extraordinary broadcaster with an exceptional career over many decades". ", "However I feel that after 45 years of full-time broadcasting on BBC Radio its time for a change. contact the editor here. Something went wrong, please try again later. Its been a tremendously happy time for me: Ive made many friends and worked with many wonderful colleagues.. 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. Ken had taken over the Radio 2 breakfast show in January 1985 so this is from the start of his sixth week. Ken has also presented Radio 2's coverage of Eurovision since 1988, and has been a regular presenter of Sunday Night is Music Night. Start your Independent Premium subscription today. pic.twitter.com/Wpjj9uIXH9. "I would stress that this is entirely my decision. Nigel Harman chooses his final Tracks of My Years . Bruce, 71, said "the time is right" for him to leave, announcing the news on Tuesday's show. Bruce told listeners: "I'll reach the end of my current contract in March, and so at that point I will be moving on from Radio 2. "Ok, no pressure, crikey Zoe," Vernon joked. New Radio 2 DJ Vernon Kay spoke with Zoe Ball on the BBC station this morning, as the presenter's predecessor Ken Bruce says he's been forced to leave his popular slot early following yet another shake-up at the station. 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. Now, Bruce has revealed that PopMaster, which he bought the rights to when the quiz debuted, will continue on his new Greatest Hits Radio show when it launches in the spring. The 71-year-old said: "I really must stress that this is entirely my decision, however some new opportunities have come up and I would like to continue my career in just a slightly different way if that is possible in the next few years. 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.". The broadcaster will then present his first show on Greatest Hits Radio on Monday 3. Early life and career [ edit] After a career spanning three decades at the broadcaster, he is leaving for pastures new in March. inaccuracy or intrusion, then please Radio 2 will announce the host and details of the new mid-morning show at a later date. Due to your consent preferences, youre not able to view this. The BBC wrote: Ken joined the BBC in 1977 as a BBC Radio Scotland staff presenter. His departure comes after Steve Wright left after 23 years as afternoon host. 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. As well as bringing PopMaster to his Greatest Hits Radio show, Bruce promises me and my musings and all the great records you know and love from the 70s, 80s and 90s.. ", Ken Bruce to leave BBC Radio 2 after 31 years on mid-morning 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. January 17, 2023, 12:15 pm. 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. The networks presenters include Michael Ball, Zoe Ball, Rob Beckett, Tony Blackburn, OJ Borg, Rev. 2. Get in touch with us at [email protected] or call us direct 0207 29 33033. His slot is the most. Editors' Code of Practice. Leave him alone. Ken Bruce. The broadcaster will then present his first show on Greatest Hits Radio on Monday 3. 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A beautiful man whos always been so lovely to me at @BBCRadio2 . After 31 years of presenting the 9:30am-midday weekday show Ken Bruce has decided to leave. In a statement afterwards, Ken said it was "time for a change". (PA), Bruce confirmed that he would be stepping down. See you in April!. Newsquest Media Group Ltd, Loudwater Mill, Station Road, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire. He will join Greatest Hits Radio in April. Ken Bruce has announced he is leaving BBC Radio 2 "after 45 years of broadcasting on BBC Radio" as "it's time for a change" his statement reads. BBC broadcasting legend Ken Bruce is leaving Radio 2 after 31 years presenting his weekday mid-morning show. Bruce also told the Daily Mail newspaper: I was called in at 12.30 and told that my final show would be a week today and wasnt given any real reason that I understood. . 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. He has also presented Radio 2's coverage of Eurovision since 1988. Bruce, 71, said "the time is right" for him to leave, announcing the news on Tuesday's show. It is part of us, it is in our DNA. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. BBC Radio 2 show host Ken Bruce has broken his silence ahead of his final show next week. 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. 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 shows most recent weekly reach was 8.56m (Rajar, Q3 2022). Fr nhere Informationen zur Nutzung Ihrer Daten lesen Sie bitte unsere Datenschutzerklrung und Cookie-Richtlinie. He has been part of every significant occasion marked by BBC Radio 2 and we, his faithful audience and the Radio 2 all-star line-up will miss his warm humour and wit. The broadcaster will then present his first show on Greatest Hits Radio on Monday 3 April. Im a little surprised and disappointed.. I will be presenting my last show on Radio 2 next Friday. Watch the best stripped-back live music from the Elton John piano. 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.. 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. It can also be found on Freeview channel 716 and Sky channel 0151. You can listen back to the most recent instalments via BBC Sounds. "In the meantime, I will always be tremendously proud of my association with the BBC and in particular with Radio 2." Bruce earned between 385,000-389,999 in 2021-22, according to the last BBC annual report. The BBC has been contacted for further comment. Soundtrack Of My Life: Talking Heads Tina Weymouth, Creed III review: Michael B. Jordan gets another big win under his belt, Panic Shack: the wildest and funniest live band youll see all year, Final Fantasy 16 is a lavish RPG twist on Bayonetta and its all the better for it. 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. 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.. 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. See you in April! 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, the DJ said in a statement. The move was announced on BBC Radio 2 at 2pm on Friday (24th February) after being leaked by The Sun on Thursday evening. Veteran radio presenter Ken Bruce has announced he's stepping back from his Radio 2 morning show after 31 years to join commercial station Greatest Hits . Its been a tremendously happy time for me: Ive made many friends and worked with many wonderful colleagues., Lorna Clarke, director of BBC Music, said: Ken is an extraordinary broadcaster with an exceptional career over many decades. 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. But he has . The broadcaster, 71, will present a show from 10am to 1pm on the Bauer radio station, alongside presenters including Simon Mayo at Drivetime and Jackie Brambles in the early evening. 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. You dont think of any other DJ when you think of that slot- he's made it his own. He will remain at the station until the end of March, he said. Ken Bruces contract with BBC Radio 2 has been axed early in efforts to scupper promotion for his new show at Greatest Hits Radio, according to insiders. "My mums like, Norman, give over. Enter Ken's fiendish music quiz on air or play along at home with the official scorecard. He has been part of every significant occasion marked by BBC Radio 2 and we, his faithful audience and the Radio 2 all-star line-up will miss his warm humour and wit. All available episodes I will always be very proud of my association with the BBC and Radio 2". Ken Bruce was axed early by Radio 2 after the BBC got 'frustrated' at the station that . VideoRecord numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. Speaking about his new gig last week, Vernon said: "To be asked to step into those big shoes it was a big deep breath, Ill be honest with you. Ken has been treated appallingly after his many years of service, one insider said. This website and associated newspapers adhere to the Independent Press Standards Organisation's 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. On January 17, 2023 Ken Bruce shocked his adoring Radio 2 audience when he announced her had quit his mid-morning show. The dad-of-two continued to recall the moment he told his parent he would be taking over the reigns from Ken. Bruce will be temporarily replaced by Gary Davies on BBC Radio 2 until Vernon Kay steps into the 9.30am slot in May. Bruce started at the BBC in his early 30s and has said that he would "always be proud" of his association with the BBC and Radio 2, but that he wanted to continue his career "in a slightly. Daten ber Ihr Gert und Ihre Internetverbindung, wie Ihre IP-Adresse, Browsing- und Suchaktivitten bei der Nutzung von Yahoo Websites und -Apps. Ken Bruce will be leaving BBC Radio 2 after 31 years of presenting on the radio station. ", Click to subscribe to Backstage wherever you get your podcasts. I had intended fulfilling my contract until the end of March but the BBC has decided it wants me to leave earlier. I had intended fulfilling my contract until the end of March but the BBC has decided it wants me to leave earlier. 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). The 67-year-old broadcaster spoke out following the news Bruce was leaving the BBC . And despite a big coverage announcement today, BBC Radio 2 tells us their commentator will be announced 'in due course'. Lets enjoy the week ahead!. In 1984, he landed his first regular slot presenting the Saturday Late Show before taking over the Radio 2 Breakfast Show from Sir Terry Wogan the following year. "I would stress that this is entirely my decision . Greatest Hits Radio tweeted: "We've . See you in April!. Fans have flooded Bruce's comments section to send their best wishes to the presenter following the news. 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. 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