Jordan North leaves BBC Radio 1 after 10 years as replacement announced

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Jordan North is leaving BBC Radio 1 after 10 years.The station paid tribute to the 34-year-old host and I'm a Celebrity star as they announced he was saying goodbye to the BBC after a decade of working there, the Mirror reports.Taking to X, formerly known as Twitter, Radio 1 announced in a statement: "Radio 1 will be saying goodbye to Jordan North."Jordan has been behind some of the most hilarious and entertaining moments on air over the years, and has been a constant source of inspiration for younger presenters.

Thank you for everything."Listeners have been left devastated by the news of his exit, with one tweeting: "Why do the good ones always leave?"Another fan wrote: "Really hope this was your decision @jordannorth1 and that it means bigger things for you - we love you and will miss you v much xx."Jordan is yet to comment on the news but the BBC has confirmed that former Made in Chelsea star Jamie Laing will be taking over for him on his Going Home show alongside Vick Hope.Jamie is set to make his debut on March 4 and has said that it is an "absolute dream" to be taking on the role after previously covering for Mollie King while she was on maternity leave.He said: "I've loved every minute that I've been on air with Radio 1 in recent years, so to be joining Vick on Drivetime is just incredible."I'm beyond excited to get started and keep listeners company on their journeys home."Head of Radio 1 Aled Haydn Jones said of Jamie: "His infectious energy and love for music and culture will bring an exciting new element to Drivetime."He went on to pay tribute to Jordan who he described as an "amazing presenter and a valued colleague at Radio 1, and I'm so proud of his journey with us".He added: "He has always connected with