Chris Evans 25/1. 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. I will be presenting my last show on Radio 2 next Friday, he tweeted. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. "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. 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.". We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. 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. After 31 years as the presenter of the Radio 2 mid-morning weekday show, Ken Bruce will shortly leave for pastures new. 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. 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. What's he waiting for? He went on to explain. 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. In a statement afterwards, Ken said it was "time for a change". Ken has been treated appallingly after his many years of service, one insider said. 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. A Radio 2 spokesperson said: Ken decided to leave Radio 2 and its always been known hes leaving in March. Vernon Kay enjoyed a telling chat with Zoe Ball on Radio 2 this morning, after being announced as Ken Bruce's replacement last week. Bruce has hosted Radio 2s mid-morning show since 1992, following a stint in the same slot from 1986 to 1990. All available episodes 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. +5 Numbers: Radio 2's. 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 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). Ken Bruce announced his exit from the station in January saying he's off . And despite a big coverage announcement today, BBC Radio 2 tells us their commentator will be announced 'in due course'. "I'm looking forward to getting started and to you joining me for my very first show. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. So, why is Scott Mills on Radio 2 this week and where is Ken Bruce? 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. From PopMaster to Eurovision, here's why millions of people tune in to our Ken. 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. Bruce is one of Radio 2s longest-serving DJs, having joined the BBC in 1977 before picking up a regular slot in 1984 (via BBC News). 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. "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. Radio 2 tried him late evenings back in the 90's and he hated it. Bruce will present his final 9.30am to midday show on March 3. 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. 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.. DeSantis won't say he's running. 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. Radio 2 recognise Ken is now a Greatest Hits brand and every extra moment hes in a BBC studio is free advertising for his new gig., He added: Its an unworkable position for Radio 2. 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. 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. This website and associated newspapers adhere to the Independent Press Standards Organisation's Bruce has also been Radio 2's voice of the Eurovision Song Contest since 1988. "I am absolutely over the moon, I really am.". BBC Radio 2 - Tracks Of My Years Tracks Of My Years Home Episodes Ken Bruce talks to a special guest about their favourite records. 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. 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'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. Due to your consent preferences, youre not able to view this. . Thanks for always being so lovely.". The 71-year-old broadcaster will leave once his contract ends in March, saying, "It possibly is time to . January 17, 2023, 12:15 pm. Want to bookmark your favourite articles and stories to read or reference later? I will be presenting my last show on Radio 2 next Friday. 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. Rescuers search wreckage of deadly Greece train crash. Greatest Hits Radio tweeted: "We've . Why is Scott Mills on Radio 2 today? Geordieyodel Posts: 823. He said: "What better way to celebrate my 45 years in radio than with a new adventure and a brand-new show on Greatest Hits Radio. "I would stress that this is entirely my decision . But he has . HP10 9TY. SouthCity Posts: 10,482. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Ken Bruce. 23/02/20 - 12:27 #30. Bruce said: What better way to celebrate my 45 years in radio than with a new adventure and a brand-new show on Greatest Hits Radio. He has fronted his mid-morning show since 1992 where its most recent weekly reach totalled 8.56m people. 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Fr nhere Informationen zur Nutzung Ihrer Daten lesen Sie bitte unsere Datenschutzerklrung und Cookie-Richtlinie. 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. 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. Greatest Hits Radio (@greatesthitsuk) January 17, 2023. He will remain at the station until the end of March, he said. 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. I had intended fulfilling my contract until the end of March but the BBC has decided it wants me to leave earlier. 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. ", Lorna Clarke, head of production for Radio 2, said: "Ken is an extraordinary broadcaster with an exceptional career over many decades. 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. Ken has been missing from the airwaves this week on Radio 2. Data returned from the Piano 'meterActive/meterExpired' callback event. 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 . 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. Ken Bruce has revealed the fate of his much-loved PopMaster quiz after announcing that he's departing BBC Radio 2. 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. The broadcasters new Greatest Hits Radio show is due to begin on April 3, and will air between 10:00am-13:00pm GMT. "However I feel that after 45 years of full-time broadcasting on BBC Radio it's time for a change. Earlier today, Kay said: . To celebrate All Day PopMaster try our tricky quiz. 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. It is important that we continue to promote these adverts as our local businesses need as much support as possible during these challenging times. If you are dissatisfied with the response provided you can Ken joined the BBC in 1977 as a BBC Radio Scotland staff presenter. We wish Ken all the best for the future.. 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. The broadcaster will then present his first show on Greatest Hits Radio on Monday 3. Ken Bruce shared the news he was quitting BBC Radio 2 after 31 years presenting his 9.30am to midday show. Bruce will be temporarily replaced by Gary Davies on BBC Radio 2 until Vernon Kay steps into the 9.30am slot in May. 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. Watch the best stripped-back live music from the Elton John piano. The worlds defining voice in music and pop culture: breaking whats new and whats next since 1952. 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. 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. 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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. Ken Bruce has confirmed his departure date from BBC Radio 2. 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. Bruce said that after 45 years on the BBC it was time for a change, explaining: 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. After 31 years of presenting the 9:30am-midday weekday show Ken Bruce has decided to leave. See you in April! The broadcaster, 71, confirmed on Tuesday (January 17) that he would be. Get a daily dose of showbiz gossip direct to your inbox. The BBC has not yet confirmed who will replace Bruce, however Radio 2 often promotes presenters from within its existing roster. BBC Radio 2. "What a fantastic start to a great year of increased ambition and innovation for Bauer Media Audio. "I would stress that this is entirely my decision. Registered in England & Wales | 01676637 |. Ken has also presented Radio 2s coverage of Eurovision since 1988, and has been a regular presenter of Sunday Night is Music Night. 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. Ken Bruce will be leaving BBC Radio 2 after 31 years of presenting on the radio station. Bruce, 71, said "the time is right" for him to leave, announcing the news on Tuesday's show. Ken Bruce has provided radio commentary for the live music show since . Do you have a story to sell? 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 broadcaster started working at the corporation in 1977 as a BBC Radio Scotland presenter. Ken Bruce said: "What better way to celebrate my forty-five years in radio than with a new adventure and a brand-new show on Greatest . The star explained it was the right time to move on and has made "many friends and. I will always be very proud of my association with the BBC and Radio 2". Were going to miss you lots Ken and want to congratulate you on a fantastic career at the BBC. These adverts enable local businesses to get in front of their target audience the local community. Editors' Code of Practice. Congratulations on a brilliant career.". For those without a radio, the station can be accessed via their website or on the free app for iPhone or Android. 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. Read about our approach to external linking. Scott Mills is covering for regular host Ken Bruce this week. 6 reasons why Ken Bruce is still king of the mid-morning airwaves. 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. He wrote: "After 45 years of broadcasting on BBC Radio it's time for a change. Thank you for the countless joys of your wonderful show, and long may they continue in your new home. Bruce, 72, announced that he will leave BBC Radio 2 when his current contract comes to an end in March. You can access the specific regional frequencies for the show on Planet Radio. 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. Upcoming episodes of Ken Bruce. 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. They have no choice but to let him go sooner rather than later. BBC Radio 2 has seen a series of stars leaving the radio channel in the last two years including Paul O'Grady, Steve Wright, Craig Charles, Simon Mayo and Vanessa Feltz. RADIO 2 presenter Ken Bruce has pocketed a BBC pay increase of nearly 40 per cent amid claims that he was one of the corporation's star names who had faced investigation by the taxman.. Bruce . The much-loved veteran broadcaster will host a new daily show for Bauers station Greatest Hits Radio, taking his iconic PopMaster game with him. See you in April!. Durch Klicken auf Alle akzeptieren erklren Sie sich damit einverstanden, dass Yahoo und unsere Partner Ihre personenbezogenen Daten verarbeiten und Technologien wie Cookies nutzen, um personalisierte Anzeigen und Inhalte zu zeigen, zur Messung von Anzeigen und Inhalten, um mehr ber die Zielgruppe zu erfahren sowie fr die Entwicklung von Produkten. 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, 72, announced that he will leave BBC Radio 2 when his current contract comes to an end in March. Its been a tremendously happy time for me: Ive made many friends and worked with many wonderful colleagues.. "In the meantime, I will always be tremendously proud of my association with the BBC and in particular with Radio 2." 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). 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. Lets enjoy the week ahead!. VideoRecord numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. Congratulations on a brilliant career.". "Ok, no pressure, crikey Zoe," Vernon joked. Paul O'Grady has criticised Radio 2, saying 'it's not what it was' after Ken Bruce quit his primetime show.. Scott Mills has replaced Ken for an undisclosed amount of time on Radio 2. 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. 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