Paul O'Grady admits he wasn't 'happy' as he breaks silence over BBC Radio 2 exit

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PAUL O'Grady has emotionally thanked his listeners as he signed off from his final BBC Radio 2 show. The comedian, 67, has hosted the Sunday afternoon programme for nearly 14 years, before a schedule shake-up saw him regularly swapping with comic Rob Beckett.

BBC Radio 2 because he "wasn't really happy" with sharing his Sunday evening slot. As the presenter's last episode airs today, he also thanked fans for "all the fun I've had over the years".Paul took to Instagram to share the short video in view of his 699,000 followers to clarify why he has decided to step away from the BBC show and thanked fans for their loyalty and support.He said: "Can you hear those dogs barking, honestly, I can't do anything."I just want to say that tonight is my very last show on Radio 2 after 14 years! I have never had a job for that long."So I want to say thank you very much for listening and for all your emails and all your messages and all the fun I've had over the years."And also a huge special mention to Malcolm Prince, my producer.

Instagram to share a picture of himself on board a speed boat after news broke this week that the presenter would be stepping down from his BBC Radio 2 show.The decision came after it was revealed he has to share the slot with comic Rob Beckett.The presenter has aimed a sly dig at BBC producers, as he joked about creating his own "Pirate Radio Station" aboard a boat.Paul shared the sun-kissed snap on Instagram yesterday in view of his 698,000 Instagram followers.He could be seen smiling on board the luxury boat, with the picturesque background of Amsterdam behind him.Paul captioned the post: "I wonder if I could start up a Pirate Radio Station on one of these? Boating on the Amstel and I’ve already taken out two pedals and a swimmer."Still sounding like Lee Marvin and inclined to fall asleep after the Covid but otherwise ok.