ITV's Lorraine Kelly bids fond farewell to BBC presenter in emotional tweet
dailystar.co.ukLorraine Kelly has bid farewell to DJ Steve Wright after his BBC Radio show, Steve Wright in the Afternoon, was axed after 23 years on air.In an emotional tweet, she wrote: “Can’t believe it’s the last Steve Wright in The Afternoon.“Loved being a listener and also lucky enough to have been a guest.
Steve is such a brilliant broadcaster.”READ MORE:Lorraine Kelly wins battle to expand her £2m home following dispute with neighboursThe BBC announced the end of Wright’s slot to make way for more younger presenters on the station.Under Kelly’s tweet, tributes poured in.One listener wrote, “Listening for the final time.
End of an era, it just won’t be the same without Wrightie.”Another said, “He was our go-to on our way up and down to Wales from Scotland all the time, won’t be the same without him x”“It’s a sad day in the radio world will miss him n his fun stuff he would brighten up my day x”Others expressed shock: “Oh can’t believe that used to love his show”“NO WAY ……. !'m In shock …….”The departure of 62-year-old Wright comes after another BBC presenter, Stephen Smith, who was a correspondent on the Newsnight programme, announced that his time on the show was up.His co-presenter, Naga Munchetty, wrote a social media post saying: “One of the best creative wordsmiths/journalists I've ever had the honour to work with.“And above all, a bloody decent person.
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