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Vernon Kay has addressed the controversy over his new gig, which sees him replacing Ken Bruce on BBC Radio 2.The All Star Family Fortunes presenter, who is married to Tess Daly, will take over in May with Ken's final show airing on 3 March after 31 years at the helm.WATCH: Vernon Kay forced to apologise after This Morning guest's on-air blunder Appearing on Zoe Ball's show on Monday morning, Vernon was reduced to tears as he spoke about the backlash and reflected on the support he has received from adoring fans."My dad is a lorry driver and I said this when I joined Radio 2 and started standing in for Steve Wright, so we've always had Radio 2 on in the background," he said whilst becoming emotional."It is part of us, it is in our DNA - Ken Bruce is mid-mornings. You don't think of any other DJ when you think of that slot.

Vernon Kay has finally spoken out on his new gig, days after it was announced he'd be replacing Ken Bruce on BBC Radio 2. The Bolton-born star will take over in May after Ken's final 9.30am to 12pm show on March 3 after 31 years.

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.

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

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.

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, 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.

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.

BBC Radio 1 legend Scott Mills has admitted his fear in replacing Steve Wright for his mid-afternoon Radio 2 slot next week. Catching up with OK! exclusively, the broadcaster and DJ, 49, believes he has "big shoes to fill - the biggest!" in taking over radio legend Steve, 67 - who has occupied the favourite weekday position for the last 20 years. "He's the master!" Scott said.

Express.co.uk: "Zoe was broadcasting her Breakfast Show from the BBC studios in MediaCity, Salford, this week.But from tomorrow will be back in her regular home of Wogan House studio in London."It comes at the same time as the BBC have had a shake-up with presenters recently.Zoe posted the videos of the "sad-looking" studio on the morning of July 7.The presenter said in the video: "So last day in BBC Radio Manchester.

Jeremy Clarkson has slammed BBC presenter Naga Munchetty's six-figure salary after the broadcaster published its list of their top-earners earlier this week.The Clarkson's Farm star, 62, took issue with the BBC Breakfast presenter's wage, which sees her earn up to £369,000.The star started off by justifying war correspondent Orla Guerin's £164,000 a year salary.Jeremy claimed that it's deserved because of the dangerous nature of her job.However, the motoring expert went on to take issue with BBC Breakfast star Naga's wage.Comparing her presenting role to Orla's, he penned: "She doesn’t have to go to work through a hail of machine gun fire."She doesn’t have to do her toilet on a battlefield."He went on to challenge her salary, also addressing the perks of her job.Jeremy continued: "So why, when all she does is sit on a sofa and read an autocue, will she trouser £369,000?"Naga has a cushy job and is doubtless ferried to the studios every day in a Mercedes E-Class with an air freshener," he added in his column in The Sun.However, he went on to add that even after she's finished her job for the day, she'll be pestered by fans for photos.Earlier this week the BBC published a report of their top-earners.Match of the day presenter Gary Lineker topped the list of the BBC's best-paid stars for the fifth year in a row, which saw him take £1.35million in the last financial year.The BBC star's salary is less from the £1.36million he earned last year which followed a pay cut from £1.75milion.After Gary was BBC Radio 2 presenter Zoe Ball who took £980,000.Steve Wright and Alan Shearer both came in third with £450,000.Other BBC stars who were named in the top 10 included Huw Edwards at number six, Fiona Bruce alongside Fiona Bruce,

Chris Evans.The presenter has taken to Instagram today to share the sad news that it's her "last day" at her BBC Radio Manchester studio.This comes at the same time as the BBC's recent presenter shake-up, as they head to a new stage of success for the business.Zoe posted the videos of the "sad-looking" studio this morning in view of her 654,000 Instagram followers.The presenter said in the video: "So last day in BBC Radio Manchester.

Steve Wright has spoken out about the drama surrounding the cancellation of his BBC Radio 2 show. The legendary DJ had returned to the airwaves on Sunday following the shock announcement his show is ending after 23 years.