September 22, 2024

Radio 2 legend moving to a new radio station after 31 years

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Radio 2 fans were saddened to hear that broadcasting legend Ken Bruce is stepping down from his show.

The presenter has been hosting the 9.30am-12pm show on the BBC station for the last 31 years.

Sharing the news on Twitter, Radio 2 wrote: “We have some news… After 31 years of presenting the 9:30am-midday weekday show Ken Bruce has decided to leave.

“We’re going to miss you lots Ken and want to congratulate you on a fantastic career at the BBC.”

Ken added in a statement: “After 45 years of broadcasting on BBC Radio it’s time for a change.

“I would stress that this is entirely my decision. I will also be very proud of my association with the BBC and Radio 2.”

Bruce announced that he will be making the move to Greatest Hits Radio, with a brand new show from 10am until 1pm.

“What better way to celebrate my forty-five years in radio than with a new adventure and a brand-new show on Greatest Hits Radio,” he added.

“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.

“I’m looking forward to getting started and to you joining me for my very first show. See you in April!”

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Strictly Come Dancing: It Takes Two presenter Rylan shared a sweet tribute to him by sharing a picture on Twitter.

“Ken Bruce. A beautiful man who’s always been so lovely to me at @BBCRadio2,” Rylan wrote.

“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. Thanks for always being so lovely”

Bauer Audio UK’s Chief Content & Music Officer Ben Cooper added: “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.”

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