Steve Wright: Last News

Vernon Kay will replace Ken Bruce on his BBC Radio 2 mid-morning weekday show, the BBC has confirmed.The TV presenter, 48, will take over in May following the announcement last month that Scottish broadcasting veteran Ken, 72, would be stepping down from presenting his mid-morning show on the station after 31 years. Ken will present his final show on 3 March, the BBC confirmed on Friday.

Vernon Kay has been announced as the new host of BBC Radio 2's mid-morning show, replacing Ken Bruce who has been presenting the show for 31 years.The husband of Tess Daly, 48, is already familiar to Radio 2 listeners as in recent years he's covered for The Zoe Ball Breakfast Show, Steve Wright in the Afternoon, Rylan on Saturday and Dermot O'Leary.He also presents Dance Sounds of the 90s on BBC Sounds and Radio 2. Vernon kicked off his radio career at Radio 1 from 2004 – 2012, where he presented Saturday and Sunday mid-morning shows.

BBC Radio 2 listeners appear to be tuning into other stations following the departure of veteran DJs, figures show.

Sadler5Sue said: “Will definitely follow Ken to @greatesthitsuk Radio 2 is so over now.”BorlaseGillian added: “Had never heard of greatest hits radio, I have now and will be listening to this station when Ken joins.”Tis_Tiff tweeted: “Looks like this is my new radio station to listen to at work starting april then!” (sic)NewHarpsichord typed: “Congrats to the team at Greatest Hits Radio - you will have a new listener with me, and I suspect many (many) others!”The news comes as Scott Mills has been dragged into the fury from BBC Radio 2 listeners, who have been sharing their dismay over Ken’s Radio 2 exit.When Ken left the show after 31 years of hosting, listeners began speculating who could potentially replace the stalwart presenter with some suggesting Scott could be an option.The 49-year-old left BBC Radio 1 in August to switch over to Radio 2 and take over Steve Wright's very popular early afternoon slot, which has led some listeners to think something similar might have happened with Ken.Steve, who spent 23 years at the radio station, announced he would be stepping down from daytime radio in September when Scott announced he'd be taking over.Lucy fumed: "It's so sad to see Ken Bruce leave radio 2. Another legend is leaving.

THE BBC was at the centre of another ageism storm earlier tonight after Ken Bruce quit Radio 2 for a rival commercial broadcaster. The 71-year-old turned down a new contract after becoming concerned by the corporation’s drive for younger talent, The Sun can reveal. Following an exodus of older stars — all over 60 — the presenter will join Greatest Hits Radio in April, taking his cult quiz segment Popmaster with him.

Ken Bruce has quit his BBC Radio 2 morning show after 31 years on air.

HE is known for having one of the smoothest voices on the airwaves, and DJ Steve Wright is now inspiring his radio successors including Ricky Wilson. I can reveal Kaiser Chiefs frontman Ricky has joined Virgin Radio and will host the weekday Drive Time show, slotting into a schedule that also includes Chris Evans and Graham Norton. In an exclusive chat to celebrate the news, Ricky — who will be broadcasting from the same offices as The Sun — joked to me: “We can hang out by the water cooler.

BBC star Steve Wright's recent departure from Radio 2 earlier this year.The radio presenter admitted that when she first accepted the main host role in 2019 she had some “big shoes to fill” as she was taking over from broadcasting legend Chris Evans.During a candid interview, Zoe explained that some popular presenters had recently left their jobs at the station in a huge shakeup due to what she described as “cycles”.It comes as Scott Mills and his co-host Chris Stark left their Radio One slot with Scott moving to Radio 2 and will be the longstanding presenter, Steve's replacement.While Chris moved away from the BBC altogether to join Global media company and host the Capital Breakfast show with Roman Kemp.Last month, Steve presented his final Radio 2 afternoon show after being a channel staple for the last 23 years.Zoe explained: “I guess things come in cycles. It’s like everything — people want to do stuff differently.“I love Steve Wright — he has really looked after me; he’s like a godfather, such a gorgeous man — but maybe he wants to do different things.“I thought his final show of the ‘big show’ was so masterfully done.”Zoe continued: “But I also love Scott Mills and I think he’s going to boss it.“It’s never easy taking over from a huge character like Steve.”She added to Radio Times: “I had to do it after Chris Evans, and they are big shoes to fill.

Meat Loaf‘s ‘Bat Out Of Hell’ has been named as the best-selling debut album in UK chart history.Compiled by The Official Charts Company in partnership with National Album Day, which will take place tomorrow (October 15), the ‘Official All-Time Debut Albums Top 20’ has placed the late artist’s 1977 solo album at the top.The chart is based on combined UK sales and streams since records began in 1956, with Meat Loaf having sold over 3.5million copies of ‘Bat Out Of Hell’ in the UK alone to date.Second in the chart is James Blunt‘s 2004 LP ‘Back To Bedlam’, with Leona Lewis (‘Spirit’, 2007), Lady Gaga (‘The Fame’, 2008) and Dido (‘No Angel’, 1999) rounding out the top five.Other entrants in the top 20 include debut albums by the Spice Girls, Coldplay, Mike Oldfield, Adele, The Killers, Guns N’ Roses and Oasis. You can see the full ‘Official All-Time Debut Albums Top 20’ chart below.A special Steve Wright-hosted radio programme about the new debut albums chart will air on BBC Sounds and BBC Radio 2 from 1pm-3pm tomorrow.Meat Loaf, born Marvin Lee Aday, passed away earlier this year at the age of 74.

It’s National Album Day tomorrow. You’re probably too busy putting up your decorations right now to read this.

READ MORE: I'm A Celebrity's Adele Roberts gives cancer update in emotional social media postThe smooth vocals belonged to OJ Borg who will stand in for Scott for the rest of the month until his official takeover - but fans have enjoyed listening to OJ so much they think he could fill the slot permanently.OJ is no novice to the Radio 2 airwaves and listeners will recognise him from his nightly evening slot as well as previously filling in for Steve on many occasions.Fans of the DJ took to Twitter to discuss his role.One wrote: “Confused why Scott Mills isn’t on Radio 2 yet... heard Steve leave his afternoon show on Friday.”Another added: “You deserve a better time-slot full time.

BBC Radio 2 has announced a series of shows to mark the 70th anniversary of the Official Singles Chart.

BBC Radio 2 fans were left a little confused when a familiar voice was heard on the airwaves on Monday afternoon, which has replaced Steve Wright in his regular slot.

Lorraine Kelly has paid an emotional tribute to BBC Radio 2 broadcaster Steve Wright as he bid farewell to the airwaves after his final show on Sunday.

Lorraine 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.

MOLLY-MAE Hague revealed the adorable baby gift she and Tommy Fury bought for their baby. The 23-year-old reality star - who is pregnant with her first child - purchased a soft toy elephant, in a sweet nod to her famous cuddly toy Ellie Belly, which joined her in the Love Island villa. Tommy, 23, flashed a big smile as he posed with the stuffed teddy.

Lorraine, took to social media to wish Steve Wright, 68, a fond farewell and explain how “lucky” she was to have been a guest of his extremely popular radio slot Steve Wright in the Afternoon.Steve’s departure from the radio comes after the BBC decided to axe the show after 23 years in a bid to reduce the age of the main presenters on the station.Sharing her farewell message with her 716,000 Twitter followers, Lorraine wrote: “Can’t believe it’s the last #SteveWrightInTheAfternoon“Loved being a listener and also lucky enough to have been a guest.“Steve is such a brilliant broadcaster.”Sharing her respect and adoration for the radio DJ, many also shared their appreciation with Steve in the comments section of the star’s tweet.Gaining 794 likes, user @MrHmultisports commented: “Steve Wright has been pretty much the radio of my life.“From Diamond Geezer Mr Spoon in the 80s/90s to driving me home throughout my teaching career.“You'll know what you're missing when it's gone.

Last week Scott Mills and Chris Stark completed their final show for BBC on Radio 1 after 12 years of presenting together. Scott, 48, has been a staple at Radio 1 for more than two decades and is set to move to BBC Radio 2, where he will take over the 2-4pm slot, previously held by presenter Steve Wright since 1999. Meanwhile Chris, 35, who started hosting with Scott in 2012, is set to leave the BBC completely and join Roman Kemp on Capital Breakfast.To mark the big day and give the pair the send off they deserve, they celebrated with a leaving party featuring pals Rylan Clark and Pixie Lott.

SCOTT Mills partied the night away after bidding an emotional farewell to Radio 1 yesterday after 24 years. The popular DJ signed off in style with celeb pals Rylan Clark, Pixie Lott, Sam Ryder and co-star Chris Stark.

After announcing their departure from BBC Radio 1 in July, Scott Mills and Chris Stark have completed their final show for the broadcaster, after 12 years of presenting together. Scott, 48, has been a staple at Radio 1 for more than two decades and is set to move to BBC Radio 2, where he will take over the 2-4pm slot, previously held by presenter Steve Wright since 1999. Meanwhile Chris, 35, who started hosting with Scott in 2012, is set to leave the BBC completely and join Roman Kemp on Capital Breakfast.

SCOTT Mills has been heard breaking down in tears live on Radio 1 as he sobbed through his final show. The DJ is waving goodbye to his position at the radio station after 24 years of hosting - and made an emotional goodbye today.