Bauer is believed to have offered Bruce a multi-year contract to jump ship, whereas the BBC was only willing to grant a one-year extension to his 390,000 deal. Early life and career [ edit] Ken Bruce has revealed the fate of his much-loved PopMaster quiz after announcing that he's departing BBC Radio 2. This website and associated newspapers adhere to the Independent Press Standards Organisation's Bruce, 71, said "the time is right" for him to leave, announcing the news on Tuesday's show. Heres everything you need to know about when hes ending his 45-year tenure on the BBC, who could replace him and how to tune in to his new show. Watch: Ken Bruce announces Radio 2 departure live on air. Bruce joins a Radio 2 exodus which began with Chris Evanss departure for Virgin Radio in 2019 and now includes Vanessa Feltz, Simon Mayo, Paul OGrady, Craig Charles and Graham Norton. BBC Radio 2 show host Ken Bruce has broken his silence ahead of his final show next week. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. As a subscriber, you are shown 80% less display advertising when reading our articles. Date of Ken Bruce's final day on Radio 2 and why he's leaving for Greatest Hits early 28 February, 2023 When presenter Steve Allen left LBC and his statement following immediate exit 28 February . The BBC has not yet confirmed who will replace Bruce, however Radio 2 often promotes presenters from within its existing roster. Radio 2 will announce the host and details of the new mid-morning show at a later date. Ken has been missing from the airwaves this week on Radio 2. Announcing Bruces departure on 17 January, Radio 2 tweeted: We have some news After 31 years of presenting the 9.30am-midday weekday show Ken Bruce has decided to leave. Speaking about his new gig last week, Vernon said: "To be asked to step into those big shoes it was a big deep breath, Ill be honest with you. They dont want him out there promoting himself when hes about to move on to another station. The segment was introduced to Bruces programme in 1998 and usually airs at around 10.30am each day. A Radio 2 spokesperson said: Ken decided to leave Radio 2 and its always been known hes leaving in March. Kens name, image and voice are everywhere. Something went wrong, please try again later. Were going to miss you lots Ken and want to congratulate you on a fantastic career at the BBC.. All rights reserved. He has been part of every significant occasion marked by BBC Radio 2 and we, his faithful audience and the Radio 2 all-star line-up will miss his warm humour and wit. See you in April! The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Thank you for everything youve done and the smiles you gave Whiters and I on Countdown so many times Onto your next huge chapter.". Thanks for always being so lovely.". In February, he then told his Twitter followers that, while he had intended to fulfil his contract to the end of March, the corporation had decided it wants me to leave earlier and his last show will be Friday 3 March. 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The BBC has not yet confirmed who is replacing Ken Bruce on BBC Radio 2 however the station often promotes presenters from within its existing radio roster so the likes of Scott Mills, Zoe Ball, Trevor Nelson, Rylan Clark, Claudia Winkleman, Dermot O'Leary or Jo Whiley could be considered for Bruce's slot. The networks presenters include Michael Ball, Zoe Ball, Rob Beckett, Tony Blackburn, OJ Borg, Rev. Trevor Nelson, Rylan Clark, Claudia Winkleman, Dermot O'Leary and Jo Whiley are among the names who could be considered for Bruce's slot. Why is Scott Mills on Radio 2 today? "First thing my dad said in the background my mum always picks up, so in the background my dad went, Big boots them, son'," Vernon recalled when chatting to Zoe. Accessibility links. 23/02/20 - 12:27 #30. Listen out too for the Rev Roger Royle with his pu. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. Ben Cooper, chief content and music officer at Bauer Audio UK which owns Greatest Hits Radio, said: "Ken Bruce is a broadcasting legend, with the biggest radio show in the UK, so as well as today being an exciting announcement for Greatest Hits Radio and its growing audience, it is a hugely significant moment for the industry. Radio 2 tried him late evenings back in the 90's and he hated it. "Ok, no pressure, crikey Zoe," Vernon joked. Vernon went on to get emotional as he reflected on all the support he has received since he was announced as the new host earlier this month. Obviously I am over the moon and so are my parents and Tess and the kids, but its the Ken Bruce show, and the man has raised the bar so high that Im just so excited to be able to take the reins. Ken Bruce has confirmed his departure date from BBC Radio 2. Bruce, 71, said "the time is right" for him to leave, announcing the news on Tuesday's show. He said: "What better way to celebrate my 45 years in radio than with a new adventure and a brand-new show on Greatest Hits Radio. Ben Cooper, chief content and music officer at parent company Bauer Audio UK, said Bruce was "a broadcasting legend, with the biggest radio show in the UK". Boom Radio, a new station aimed at Radio 2s baby-boomer audience, staffed by veteran DJs such as David Hamilton, already claims 336,000 listeners. Ken Bruce was axed early by Radio 2 after the BBC got 'frustrated' at the station that . BBC broadcasting legend Ken Bruce is leaving Radio 2 after 31 years presenting his weekday mid-morning show. The broadcaster, 71, confirmed on Tuesday (January 17) that he would be leaving the station in March to join Greatest Hits Radio. The programme runs from 9.30am until 12pm every weekday morning. The 71-year-old said: "I really must stress that this is entirely my decision, however some new opportunities have come up and I would like to continue my career in just a slightly different way if that is possible in the next few years. 6 reasons why Ken Bruce is still king of the mid-morning airwaves. Im looking forward to getting started and to you joining me for my very first show. Insiders fear Radio 2 is seeking to lure 30-something mums who go clubbing in Ibiza from rival stations at the expense of older listeners. Weve been keeping a big secret We are delighted to announce that legendary broadcaster @RealKenBruce will be joining the Greatest Hits Radio family in April. He will join Greatest Hits Radio in April. Kens show is famous for PopMaster, a quiz which has run for 25 years, Tracks of My Years, where a famous person chooses their favourite records and more recently, The Piano Room, featuring live music from a range of great artists.. He added that BBC had decided it wants me to leave earlier. The much-loved veteran broadcaster will host a new daily show for Bauers station Greatest Hits Radio, taking his iconic PopMaster game with him. Ken Bruce to leave BBC Radio 2 Ken Bruce has today announced that he has decided to leave BBC Radio 2 in March after 31 years of presenting the 9.30am - midday weekday show.. Dermot OLeary,Zoe BallandSara Coxare also rumoured to be in the running to take over when Bruce departs. Date of Ken Bruce's final day on Radio 2 and why he's leaving for Greatest Hits early, When presenter Steve Allen left LBC and his statement following immediate exit, If PopMaster will continue on BBC Radio 2 after Ken Bruce leaves, BBCs radio legends is leaving the broadcaster after 30 years, Chris Evanss departure for Virgin Radio in 2019, PopMaster, a quiz which has run for 25 years, Sophie Rundle: Motherhood has made me too tired to people-please', BBC bids to smooth over Ken Bruce exit row ahead of DJ's thorny last week at Radio 2, Phew! The broadcaster started working at the corporation in 1977 as a BBC Radio Scotland presenter. Available now Nigel Harman chooses his Tracks of My Years 2:30:00 All available episodes (21. Bruce, 71, said "the time is right" for him to leave, announcing the news on Tuesday's show. The broadcaster started working at the corporation in 1977 as a BBC Radio Scotland presenter. I say brand new but there will still be PopMaster, me and my musings and all the great records you know and love from the 70s, 80s and 90s. 2. In a statement afterwards, Ken said it was "time for a change". Bruce also told the Daily Mail newspaper: I was called in at 12.30 and told that my final show would be a week today and wasnt given any real reason that I understood. As well as bringing PopMaster to his Greatest Hits Radio show, Bruce promises me and my musings and all the great records you know and love from the 70s, 80s and 90s.. Ken had taken over the Radio 2 breakfast show in January 1985 so this is from the start of his sixth week. Bruce joined the BBC in 1977, and spent a year presenting the Radio 2 Breakfast Show before starting in the mid-morning slot in 1986. If you are dissatisfied with the response provided you can Speaking with Zoe on Radio 2 this morning, Vernon gushed how excited he was to be joining the station and paid tribute to Ken ahead of the replacing the broadcasting legend. Read about our approach to external linking. One of the station's longest-serving hosts, he joined the BBC in 1977 and took his first regular Radio 2 slot in 1984. Im looking forward to getting started and to you joining me for my very first show. So, why is Scott Mills on Radio 2 this week and where is Ken Bruce? Ken Bruces contract with BBC Radio 2 has been axed early in efforts to scupper promotion for his new show at Greatest Hits Radio, according to insiders. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. [1] In January 2023, Bruce announced that he would be leaving Radio 2 to join Greatest Hits Radio . The broadcaster will then present his first show on Greatest Hits Radio on Monday 3 April. Bruce will present a show from 10am to 1pm on Greatest Hits Radio, joining presenters including Simon Mayo at Drivetime and Jackie Brambles in the early evening. DeSantis won't say he's running. Ken Bruce is mid-mornings. After 31 years as the presenter of the Radio 2 mid-morning weekday show, Ken Bruce will shortly leave for pastures new. His departure comes after Steve Wright left after 23 years as afternoon host. On January 17, 2023 Ken Bruce shocked his adoring Radio 2 audience when he announced her had quit his mid-morning show. "I have decided the time is right for me to move on from Radio 2," he said, adding he'd had "a tremendously happy time" but it was "time for a change". Video, Rescuers search wreckage of deadly Greece train crash, Record numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. Please report any comments that break our rules. "I'm looking forward to getting started and to you joining me for my very first show. Listeners, who took to social media to express their shock at Bruces exit, have also rebelled against Radio 2s evolving music policy. You can listen back to the most recent instalments via BBC Sounds. contact IPSO here, 2001-2023. He went on to admit his parents, who are big fans of Ken's show, even jokingly piled on the pressure when it was announced he would be taking over from the veteran Radio 2 DJ. The 71-year-old said he will be leaving the show next Friday rather than at the end of March as intended. He moved to mid-mornings in 1986 before periods on late nights and early mornings, and moved back to what would become his permanent slot in 1992. Registered in England & Wales | 01676637 |. Radio 2 will announce the host and details of a new mid-morning show at a later date. After brief forays into late nights and early mornings, he returned to mid mornings at the start of 1992, where he has remained ever since. Greatest Hits Radio tweeted: "We've . Scott Mills is covering for regular host Ken Bruce this week. John Motson, legendary BBC football commentator, dies aged 77, BBC India offices raided by tax officials in New Delhi and Mumbai, BBC chairman Richard Sharp retains support of Rishi Sunak despite Boris Johnson loan row, "I will always be very proud of my association with the BBC and Radio 2 in particular and I'd like to thank everyone who has helped to make the mid-morning show a success. I had intended fulfilling my contract until the end of March but the BBC has decided it wants me to leave earlier. Geordieyodel Posts: 823. Fr nhere Informationen zur Nutzung Ihrer Daten lesen Sie bitte unsere Datenschutzerklrung und Cookie-Richtlinie. Ken is nowhere to be found. Read about our approach to external linking. (PA), Bruce confirmed that he would be stepping down. The 71-year-old broadcaster will leave once his contract ends in March, saying, "It possibly is time to . 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I will always be very proud of my association with the BBC and Radio 2 in particular and Id like to thank everyone who has helped to make the mid-morning show a success.. The best in music every weekday with Ken Bruce, with live sessions. In a Twitter statement shared . Thank you for being such a joyful & brilliant part of our lives mate", Meanwhile, former Pointless host and author, Richard Osman replied: "Hopefully you can squeeze in a 'House Of Games' in between. He has been part of every significant occasion marked by BBC Radio 2 and we, his faithful audience and the Radio 2 all-star line-up will miss his warm humour and wit. These adverts enable local businesses to get in front of their target audience the local community. Fans of Ken Bruce's BBC Radio 2 show were left devastated by the news that his last BBC Radio 2 show will air next Friday, rather than the end of March. Entertainment & arts reporter BBC Radio 2's Ken Bruce has announced on air that he is leaving the station after 31 years hosting its weekday mid-morning show. BBC Radio 2 - Ken Bruce The best in music every weekday with Ken Bruce, with live sessions. Returning to Wogan House for a week after a month of broadcasting the Piano Room sessions at Maida Vale provided a natural break.. January 17, 2023, 12:15 pm. "However I feel that after 45 years of full-time broadcasting on BBC Radio it's time for a change. Other popular presenters who have also left the station in the past year include Paul O'Grady and Vanessa Feltz. Lets enjoy the week ahead!". From PopMaster to Eurovision, here's why millions of people tune in to our Ken. ", While former Countdown star Carol Vorderman chimed in: "I couldnt wish you more love in the world Ken. Lorna Clarke, director of BBC Music, described Bruce as "an extraordinary broadcaster with an exceptional career over many decades". I will always be very proud of my association with the BBC and Radio 2 in particular and Id like to thank everyone who has helped to make the mid-morning show a success., Lorna Clarke, Director, BBC Music, says: Ken is an extraordinary broadcaster with an exceptional career over many decades. "In the meantime, I will always be tremendously proud of my association with the BBC and in particular with Radio 2." The broadcaster will then present his first show on Greatest Hits Radio on Monday 3. Owain Wyn Evans, who is taking over as the station's early breakfast host, described him as "a legend". Nigel Harman chooses his final Tracks of My Years . The news comes after theScottish broadcasting veteran Bruce confirmed that he would be stepping down from his mid-morning show for31 years. Its been a tremendously happy time for me: Ive made many friends and worked with many wonderful colleagues., Lorna Clarke, director of BBC Music, said: Ken is an extraordinary broadcaster with an exceptional career over many decades. @RealKenBruce pic.twitter.com/uPMdMSGd5D, Rylan Clark, who hosts a Radio 2 show on Saturdays, wrote on Twitter: "Going to be so missed on air, but personally I'll miss having a beer in a foreign country discussing anything and everything whilst at Eurovision. Fans have flooded Bruce's comments section to send their best wishes to the presenter following the news. Bruce promised fans who abandon Radio 2 for his new GHR show that they would hear all the great records you know and love from the 70s, 80s and 90s.. BBC Radio 2 tweeted: We have some news After 31 years of presenting the 9.30am-midday weekday show Ken Bruce has decided to leave. Going to be so missed on air, but personally Ill miss having a beer in a foreign country discussing anything and everything whilst at Eurovision. pic.twitter.com/Wpjj9uIXH9. The veteran presenter, 72, has been on the BBC station since 1984, but told listeners in January: Ive done everything it is possible to do at Radio 2.. Daten ber Ihr Gert und Ihre Internetverbindung, wie Ihre IP-Adresse, Browsing- und Suchaktivitten bei der Nutzung von Yahoo Websites und -Apps. +5 Numbers: Radio 2's. Data returned from the Piano 'meterActive/meterExpired' callback event. Due to your consent preferences, youre not able to view this. Bruce is one of Radio 2s longest-serving DJs, having joined the BBC in 1977 before picking up a regular slot in 1984 (via BBC News). BBC Radio 2's Ken Bruce has announced on air that he is leaving the station after 31 years hosting its weekday mid-morning show. Ken Bruce will be leaving BBC Radio 2 after 31 years of presenting on the radio station. Bruce, 72, announced that he will leave BBC Radio 2 when his current contract comes to an end in March. Congratulations on a brilliant career.". After 31 years of presenting the 9:30am-midday weekday show Ken Bruce has decided to leave. The presenter, 72, has admitted that he was "a little surprised and disappointed" following the broadcaster's decision to cut his contract short. They have no choice but to let him go sooner rather than later. Ken's show is famous for PopMaster, a quiz which has run for 25 years, Tracks of My Years, where a famous person chooses their favourite records and more recently, The Piano Room, featuring live music from a range of great artists. Bruce will present his final 9.30am to midday show on March 3. 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Bruce's current 9.30am to 12 noon programme, including the daily PopMaster quiz, is the most popular show on British radio with more than 8.5million listeners a week. Congratulations on a brilliant career.. Ken chats to very special guests about their lives and favourite music. Read about our approach to external linking. It can also be found on Freeview channel 716 and Sky channel 0151. 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You dont think of any other DJ when you think of that slot- he's made it his own. Bruce told listeners: "I'll reach the end of my current contract in March, and so at that point I will be moving on from Radio 2. Thanks for always being so lovely. He has been part of every significant occasion marked by BBC Radio 2 and we, his faithful audience and the Radio 2 all-star line-up will miss his warm humour and wit. "What a fantastic start to a great year of increased ambition and innovation for Bauer Media Audio. Since the announcement, Bruces listeners have been expressing their concern over the future of PopMaster, the daily music quiz that tests two fans music knowledge. Get a daily dose of showbiz gossip direct to your inbox. Scott started his career at the age of 16 and joined BBC Radio One in 1998. 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The BBC is yet to announce who will replace Bruce in mid mornings, but if previous examples are anything to go by his successor is likely to come from its existing crop of presenters. Those ads you do see are predominantly from local businesses promoting local services. He's an absolute legend of broadcaster. Were going to miss you lots Ken and want to congratulate you on a fantastic career at the BBC., Bruce said: Nothing stays the same for ever and I have decided the time is right for me to move on from Radio 2 when I reach the end of my current contract in March. I will always be very proud of my association with the BBC and Radio 2". Please refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in, One source said veteran broadcaster has been treated appallingly, Find your bookmarks in your Independent Premium section, under my profile. 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