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Vernon Kay breaks silence on Ken Bruce as Radio 2 veteran claims he’s been ‘forced out’

Kay is taking over from Bruce after another controversial BBC shake-up

Evening Standard

Vernon Kay opens up on replacing Ken Bruce as Radio 2 legend claims he was 'forced out'

The 48-year-old TV presenter spoke with Zoe Ball on the BBC station on Friday morning, as Ken Bruce says he's been forced to leave his popular slot early following yet another shake-up which has left listeners rattled.

Daily Record

Vernon Kay reduced to tears as he breaks silence on replacing Ken Bruce on Radio 2 after backlash

The Bolton-born star will take over in May after Ken's final 9.30am to 12pm show on March 3 after 31 years.

Manchester Evening News

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Vernon Kay gets emotional as he talks about replacing Ken Bruce on BBC Radio 2

Veteran Ken Bruce will present his final show on Friday before moving to Greatest Hits Radio

Wales Online

Vernon Kay moved to tears while talking about joining BBC Radio 2 ‘family’

The TV presenter will take over from Ken Bruce on the station in May.

The Independent UK

Ken Bruce claims BBC is making him leave Radio 2 early

‘I’m sorry you’re being treated so shabbily,’ wrote one commenter

The Independent UK

Ken Bruce: BBC wanted me to leave Radio 2 earlier than I planned

Vernon Kay will take over the mid-morning show in May.

The Independent UK

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Vernon Kay to replace Ken Bruce on the BBC – but fans are saying it's the end of Radio 2

Broadcasting veteran Bruce will present his final show on March 3, much to the anger of loyal listeners

Wales Online

BBC Radio 2 announce Vernon Kay will replace Ken Bruce on coveted weekday slot

I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here! star Vernon Kay will replace presenter Ken Bruce on his weekday mid-morning slot on Radio 2, the BBC has confirmed

Daily Mirror

Vernon Kay confirmed as new host of Ken Bruce’s BBC Radio 2 slot

Broadcasting veteran Bruce will present his final show on March 3.

The Independent UK

Vernon Kay to take over huge show on Radio 2

His first show will be on April 3.

Wales Online

Karren Brady says Radio 2's 'purge of the old-timers' has backfired as figures plunge

With Ken Bruce, Steve Wright, Paul O'Grady, Zoe Ball and Vanessa Feltz all leaving, listening figures have nosedived - and Karren Brady says BBC bosses are getting justice for the DJ cull

Daily Mirror

Why rumours of BBC Radio 2’s demise might be overstated

Could losing half a million listeners to rivals, plus Vanessa Feltz and Ken Bruce leaving, signal trouble – or that the station is doing something right?

The Guardian - UK

BBC Radio 2 listening figures plunge after veteran DJs dumped from station

Within the past six months, big stars like Paul O'Grady, Steve Wright, Vanessa Feltz, Craig Charles, Steve Wright and Ken Bruce all left Radio 2.

Daily Record

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Daily Mirror

Radio 2 listening figures plunge as fans abandon station after veteran DJs dumped

Zoe Ball's Radio 2 breakfast show has been the hardest hit, losing the most weekly listeners among the main BBC stations

Birmingham Post

From electric planes to unmanned drones, what does the future hold for air travel?

Russia's invasion of Ukraine has accelerated developments in the aerospace sector, which is ramping up investment in new technologies as it recovers from the impact of the pandemic

The Guardian - UK

Can BBC radio thrive in a new world of podcasts?

The loss of Ken Bruce, following other big-name DJs, is a blow for Radio 2. The challenge now is to stay relevant

Daily Record

Lorraine Kelly pays tribute to 'best presenter' Ken Bruce after shock departure

It was announced earlier today the legendary broadcaster was parting ways with the station, moving to Bauer to join Greatest Hits Radio.

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The Guardian - UK

Ken Bruce to leave BBC for new radio show

Broadcaster presented morning show on Radio 2 and joins Bauer station’s Greatest Hits Radio

Daily Record

Ken Bruce quits BBC Radio 2 show after 31 years on air

Ken decided to part ways with the station and go on to pastures new.

Daily Mirror

All the victims of the Radio 2 bloodbath as Paul O'Grady announces new gig at rival station

There have been several departures from BBC Radio 2 in recent years, with presenters including Paul O'Grady, Ken Bruce, Steve Wright and Vanessa Feltz having left the BBC station

The Guardian - UK

The week in audio: Capital’s Jingle Bell Ball; The Most Streamed Christmas No 1s; Lights Out; Frozen Head and more

Capital and Steve Wright at Radio 2 offer choice Christmas soundtracks, while a true tale of cryonics is chilling listening

Wales Online

UK's most streamed Christmas number one named - and it's not Mariah

Queen and Whitney were in the running for the title

The Guardian - UK

The week in audio: Case 63; Scott Mills; Disaster Trolls

Julianne Moore and Oscar Isaac add star power to a thrilling drama podcast; Scott Mills smooths his way into a new slot; and Marianna Spring confronts a conspiracy troll

Daily Mirror

Why has Scott Mills replaced Steve Wright on Radio 2 and how did he get famous?

DJ Scott Mills has replaced radio presenter Steve Wright on BBC Radio 2 following his emotional exit from sister station BBC Radio 1 back in August, alongside co-presenter Chris Stark

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