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Chris Evans asks fans to step in after long-running BBC project is axed: 'It's a shame'

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Chris Evans, 54, has responded to the BBC after the decision was made to end the 500 Words competition he launched in 2011.The former BBC radio presenter has asked his fans to do their bit during the final year of the biggest children's writing competition in the world.Chris, who launched the scheme to inspire young people to read and write, worked alongside the Duchess of Cornwall, who is an honorary judge of the competition.After it was announced the BBC would not be extending the programme into 2022, the radio DJ expressed his thoughts on the matter.Gathering his thoughts about the decision on Virgin Radio, Chris divulged: "It's a real shame."Feel free to text and tweet, very politely, very subtly, the BBC saying 'How about not.

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