He is a regular presenter of the long-running Friday Night is Music Night. Former 'Family Fortunes' host Vernon Kay is set to replace Ken Bruce on BBC Radio 2. Some listeners were unhappy with that change, Ms Thomas said, but got over it within six weeks. Ive always felt that Ive still got something to prove. The 55-year-old has been. It was not possible to contact the vessel, so a request was made to Bruce, who duly said: "If you are on a ship near the Small rocks, please turn me off.". He will be replaced by Vernon Kay, Don't miss any TV and showbiz news - sign up to free alerts. This site is part of Newsquest's audited local newspaper network. Elizabeth Gregory 1/17/2023. Bruce was born and raised in Glasgow. [24] From 1988 to 2022, he was Radio 2's commentator for the Eurovision Song Contest, having taken over from fellow broadcaster and friend Ray Moore. On February 23, 2023, The Sun revealed Vernon Kay is set to replace Ken Bruce on his legendary BBC Radio 2 show. BBC broadcasting legend Ken Bruce is leaving Radio 2 after 31 years presenting his weekday mid-morning show. Alison Hammond makes surprise visit to Birmingham cafe with This Morning co-star, The popular Brummie posed for a photo with staff at Windowbox Caf, in Sutton Coldfield, ITV I'm A Celebrity star teases signing up for BBC Strictly Come Dancing this year. He will join Greatest Hits Radio in April. Let's enjoy the week ahead! Challenged on Radio 4s Feedback programme in December by listeners who said they disliked the stations change of direction, Ms Thomas responded by saying she had received feedback from other listeners telling her how much they enjoyed it. The 48-year-old TV presenter and radio DJ is said to have put pen to paper on a two-year deal to take over from . Feltz accused Radio 2 bosses of a merciless chasing of younger audiences and said that their attitude to older presenters and listeners alike was: Youre too old, youre too staid, youre too middle-class, youre too middle-aged.. On leaving BBC Radio 2, Bruce said: "Nothing stays the same forever 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. We recommend you to check the complete list of Famous People born on 2 February. He then hosted the early show throughout 1991, and in January 1992 he returned to the mid-morning slot, where he remains today. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. Existing Radio 2 presenters Rylan and Zoe Ball are also in the running as well as Gary Davies. It is a fact that, when a group of 'people' are used to illustrate society, on BBC TV, the appearance of mixed colours, faiths, sexes, disability, etc., etc, can usually be predicted, when in the real world, in the majority (if not all) of the UK, such a group would not be seen together, so it is totally unrepresentative of the real world . In 2013, the audience for the Ken Bruce Show reached a record 8.17 million. After 31 years as the presenter of the Radio 2 mid-morning weekday show, Ken Bruce will shortly leave for pastures new. Lets enjoy the week ahead!. "I really must stress that this is entirely my decision. Bruce also presented shows for BBC Radio Scotland from London. Hosting the likes of PopMaster, a quiz to test music knowledge which has run for 25 years, and Tracks of My Years. He joined Radio 2 in 1983, meaning he has worked at the station for 40 years. Due to your consent preferences, youre not able to view this. This consolation prize replaced a CD wallet as of 27 February 2012. Bruce, 71, said "the time is right" for him to leave, announcing the news on Tuesday's show. The shock announcement caught many by surprise and continues the station's big name exodus. In 2014, Bruce narrated the BBC One game show Reflex. We pay for videos too. Bruce took his first day off sick in 23 years on 10 September 2008. Bruce will move to Greatest Hits Radio alongside presenters Simon Mayo at Drivetime and Jackie Brambles in the early evening. 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 . The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. Bruce maintains a bantering relationship with the traffic presenter (Richie Anderson since May 2018, previously Lynn Bowles), whereby the two tease each other and respond to listeners' comments. Bruce announced on 17 January 2023 that he would be leaving BBC Radio 2 in March of that year to pursue other opportunities outside the BBC, including hosting a new mid-morning show for Greatest Hits Radio, replacing Mark Goodier. On April Fools' Day 2011, Bruce's radio show was presented by comedian Rob Brydon impersonating Bruce throughout. February 20, 2023 2:39 pm. Bruce is moving to a rival mid-morning slot on Greatest Hits Radio, a commercial station. "[28], In November 2007, he appeared on a Never Mind the Buzzcocks special for Children in Need. PopMaster returned in early 2008, although the other competitions did not. Ken Bruce has become the latest veteran presenter to leave BBC Radio 2, leaving the corporation after 45 years to host a show on commercial rival, Greatest Hits Radio. "3 in 10" was not played in the celebrity version and there was no tie-breaker in the event of a draw. [26], He occasionally makes appearances in "Dictionary Corner" on Channel 4's Countdown, the most recent stint being during the week of 11 February 2013. Bruce competed against Paddy O'Connell with John Kennedy O'Connor chairing the quiz. For other inquiries, Contact Us. If you are dissatisfied with the response provided you can 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. Paul OGrady also quit his Radio 2 Sunday afternoon show, which he presented for about 14 years, because he was not happy with a schedule shake-up that left him sharing the slot with the comic Rob Beckett. [34], In February 2023, Bruce appeared with his son Murray in the first part of a BBC Two documentary series, presented by Chris Packham, titled Inside Our Autistic Minds. [9][10] Following an announcement by Bruce on 7 January 2008, the regular format returned on 21 January. BBC Peaky Blinders star Sophie Rundle teases return for the upcoming film, She could return as Ada Shelby for the Peaky Blinders film, Warning issued to any driver in UK filling up with petrol or diesel in next 14 days. ", Speaking to the Daily Mail, Bruce explained: "I was called in at 12.30 and told that my final show would be a week today and wasn't given any real reason that I understood. In a statement tweeted to his 150,000 followers, Bruce said: "I will be presenting my last show on Radio 2 next Friday. Bruce said: "Hospital Radio continues to thrive and I am delighted to take on the role of patron."[43][44]. He lives with his third wife Kerith near Thame, Oxfordshire. Available now Nigel Harman chooses his Tracks of My Years 2:30:00 All available episodes (21 total) Coming Up Album of the Week. This was released as a download. . He lives with his third wife Kerith in Oxfordshire. Sally made the admission on Monday's programme. But he . While Bruce was on holiday in August 2007, he was briefly replaced by Davina McCall. He has also presented Radio 2's coverage of Eurovision since 1988. ", At the time of his original announcement, Bruce said: "I would stress that this is entirely my decision but some new opportunities have come up and I would like to continue my career in a slightly different way in the next few years.". An earlier consolation prize, a "Space" radio, has been known to appear on eBay, to Bruce's amusement. On 30 December 2012, Bruce won an edition of Celebrity Mastermind with his specialist subject being the Jeeves novels of P.G. ", Read more: Vernon Kay shares how he was scouted on drunken night out in Birmingham. He later moved to mid-mornings in 1986 and after a brief stint on late nights and early mornings, returned to mid-mornings in January 1992. The much-loved veteran broadcaster will host a . PopMaster has run as a feature of Bruce's show since 16 February 1998. Mitch Benn), Bruce recorded a version of the Andy Stewart song Donald, Wheres yer Troosers? for the Bandaged CD to raise money for the charity BBC Children in Need. ", He added: "Im looking forward to getting started and to you joining me for my very first show. BBC Breakfast's Sally Nugent makes 'disappointing' bedroom confession as Carol Kirkwood giggles. "However I feel that after 45 years of full-time broadcasting on BBC Radio it's time for a change. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. In 1984, he landed his first regular slot presenting the Saturday Late Show before taking over the Radio 2 Breakfast Show from Sir Terry Wogan the following year. This page is best viewed in an up-to-date web browser with style sheets (CSS) enabled. He became a stand-in presenter on Radio 2, mainly covering for Ray Moore on the Early show. Bruce has been a presenter on BBC Radio 2 since 1980. . [42], In September 2018, Bruce became the patron of Stoke Mandeville Hospital Radio, replacing former mayor of Aylesbury and long-standing patron and co-founder of the station, Freda Roberts. Data returned from the Piano 'meterActive/meterExpired' callback event. B&M closing stores across UK as full list of locations announced. In a 2019 interview with the Telegraph, Bruce said that he had sometimes felt under-appreciated by BBC management. Bruce became a regular presenter for Radio 2 in January 1984 when he assumed hosting duties for the Saturday late night show in addition to his continuing show on BBC Radio Scotland. The BBC confirmed that Bruce will present his final 9.30am to midday show on March 3. [40][41], Bruce's autobiography was published on 4 September 2009, entitled The Tracks of My Years: The Autobiography. Boy George chooses two more songs in Tracks of My Years. Newsquest Media Group Ltd, Loudwater Mill, Station Road, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire. Paul OGrady quit after being told to share his slot with another presenter, and Vanessa Feltz joined TalkRadio. His net worth has been growing significantly in 2021-2022. In 1980, he took on the mid-morning slot and then, in 1983, he presented a daily afternoon current affairs show. Of his new gig, Ken said: "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. The radio DJ, who started at the BBC in his early 30s, said he would always be proud of his association with the BBC and Radio 2, but that he wanted to continue his career in a slightly different way in the next few years. The 71-year-old has. To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. From and since 25 May 1998, the show was extended by 30 minutes, ending at 12:00pm. The daily quiz lets viewers flex their music knowledge as they answer a series of questions dating from the beginnings of pop music to the current chart. PCV (Passenger Carrying Vehicle) driving licence, "The Hospital Broadcasting Service Former Members", "Ken Bruce BBC Radio 2, 6 January 1992 9.30", "Ken Bruce to leave BBC Radio 2 show after 31 years", "I will be presenting my last show on Radio 2 next Friday. Ken began his broadcasting career in 1977 as a BBC Radio Scotland staff presenter. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. [32] Bruce featured with his son Charlie on the fifth series of Big Star's Little Star and in October 2018, he made a cameo appearance on Hollyoaks. The programme runs from 9.30am until 12pm every weekday morning. He presented his own show on BBC WM, where he started his radio career, on Saturdays between August 2015 and March 2020. "I will always be very proud of my association with theBBCand Radio 2 in particular and Id like to thank everyone who has helped to make the mid-morning show a success.. You can change your choices at any time by visiting your privacy controls. The 48-year-old TV presenter and radio DJ is said to have put pen to paper on a two-year deal to take over . He has spoken about remote work to the BBC website, saying: "We get a lot more people just asking for a simple hello or a mention for relatives just because they are not seeing them as much as they could. Comedian and former Great British Bake Off star Matt Lucas is said to be in the mix. . This attracted more than 150 complaints from listeners. Wed 18 May 2022 19.01 EDT Ken Bruce has retained his title as the most listened-to radio presenter in the UK, as the Radio 2 host continues the trend of mid-morning programmes attracting more. ", Click to subscribe to Backstage wherever you get your podcasts. Do you want to stay up to date of all the news about Entertainment? In January 1985, Bruce replaced Terry Wogan on the breakfast programme, being replaced himself by Derek Jameson in April 1986. On January 17, 2023, Ken Bruce shocked his adoring Radio 2 audience when he announced he was leaving his mid-morning show. 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. Ken Bruce has suggested he has been forced to leave the BBC earlier than he intended with his final Radio 2 show scheduled for next week rather than at the end of March. This was released as a download. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused. On the show he is known for his popular PopMaster quiz. He had previously stood in for other presenters during early 2015. Find out more about how we use your information in our privacy policy and cookie policy. He moved to mid-mornings in 1986 and, after a brief stint on late nights and early mornings, he returned to mid-mornings in January 1992. ", Ken Bruce to leave BBC Radio 2 after 31 years on mid-morning show. "Its been a tremendously happy time for me: Ive made many friends and worked with many wonderful colleagues. Such comments are read throughout the programme, generally on a theme of the day, such as a news story. "[17], Soon afterwards, while duetting with Steve Wright's "Ask Elvis" (a.k.a. I'm a little surprised and disappointed. The radio legend has shared his thoughts on leaving the BBC early. The programme runs from 9.30am until 12pm every weekday morning. View our online Press Pack. In 1980, he took on the mid-morning slot and then, in 1983, he presented a daily afternoon entertainment show. It previously included other competitions such as Spin It to Win It and Words Don't Come Easily, although these were dropped in 2007 over possible abuse of phone-ins (despite no allegation of impropriety against Radio 2). Ken Bruce, who presents the country's most popular show. "However, I feel that after 45 years of full-time broadcasting on BBC Radio its time for a change. The broadcaster started working at the corporation in 1977 as a BBC Radio Scotland presenter. The Telegraph values your comments but kindly requests all posts are on topic, constructive and respectful. Radio 2 will announce the host and details of a new mid-morning show at a later date. The 71-year-old, whose PopMaster quiz is a show staple, announced he'd be quitting after 31 years in January. In 1998, he shared this role with being UK spokesman for that year's contest, reading out the points for the UK telephone vote, taking it over from Colin Berry, who then returned the following year. Bruce first joined the BBC in 1977 and fronted the Radio 2 Breakfast Show in 1985, taking over from Sir Terry Wogan. Find out more, The DJ said 'the time is right' for a move away from the BBC, Steve Wright was replaced by younger DJ Scott Mills, Absurd: private school pupils classed as 'deprived' in diversity drive at Scottish university, Ukraine: The Latest podcast - US and China battle for Central Asia, Spring thaw could give Ukraine a distinct advantage over Putins troops, Britain toxic for satellite launches following absolute disaster of Virgin Orbit mission, No good reason to impose rule of six on children - but ministers did it anyway, English schoolchildren had to wear masks because ministers didn't relish a political row with Nicola Sturgeon. The BBC confirmed that Ken Bruce would be replaced by Vernon Kay with the new host taking over in May. Vernon Kay will take over in May following the announcement last month that Scottish broadcasting veteran Bruce would be stepping down from presenting his mid-morning show on Radio 2 after 31 years. The 71-year-old. Broadcasting legend Ken Bruce announced he would be leaving BBC Radio 2 after 31 years to joining Greatest Hits Radio back in January. with National Highways traffic officers also providing assistance with . If you have a complaint about the editorial content which relates to In September 2018, Bruce became the patron of Stoke Mandeville Hospital Radio, replacing former mayor of Aylesbury and long-standing patron and co-founder of the station, Freda Roberts MBE JP. He joined Radio 2 in 1983, meaning he has worked at the station for 40 years. . Bruce joined the BBC in 1977 as a BBC Radio Scotland presenter, took over the Radio 2 breakfast show from Terry Wogan in 1985 and became permanent mid-morning host in 1992. He presented Radio 2 Ballroom programmes regularly from November 1980 until 1982 featuring Jim MacLeod and His Band mainly from their resident base of Dunblane Hydro Hotel. The best in music every weekday with Ken Bruce, with live sessions. For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click this link: thesun.co.uk/editorial-complaints/, Ken announced on Tuesday he would be leaving BBC Radio 2, Ben will be leaving the station in the next few weeks, Ken Bruce will be joining Greatest Hits Radio, Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). Mitch Benn), Bruce recorded a version of the Andy Stewart song "Donald Where's Your Troosers?" Bruce will join the Bauer station Greatest Hits Radio in April, where he will present a new mid-morning show in the 10am to 1pm slot. [30], On 3 March 2008, Bruce took part in Ready, Steady, Cook, broadcast on BBC Two, with Lynn Bowles. Bruce has four sons and two daughters. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. Although the programme's playlist is almost exclusively rock, pop and soul from the 1960s onwards, until early 2008 its Radio Data System flag identified it as programme type 12, "M.O.R." We have estimated He occasionally makes appearances in the "Dictionary Corner" on Channel 4's Countdown, the latest during the week of 11 April 2011. Soon after, while duetting with Steve Wright's 'Ask Elvis' (a.k.a. Stand-in presenters have included Richard Allinson, Simon Mayo, Aled Jones, Zoe Ball, Michael Ball, Claudia Winkleman, Fearne Cotton, Trevor Nelson, Gary Davies, DJ Spoony and Scott Mills. From its beginning in 1992 until 15 May 1998, the show was two hours long, running from 9:30 to 11:30am. Other regular features include the Record of the Week and the Album of the Week[7] and the Tracks of My Years, where a celebrity picks two songs each day for their particular meaning. Ken Bruce - 385,000-389,999. Bruce himself was a Popmaster contestant during his show on 17 May 2013, when he took part in a special Eurovision edition of the quiz, live from Malmo, Sweden. Group of youths carrying knives attack two people, Harry and Meghan were evicted from Frogmore Cottage 24 hours after Spare. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. "I would stress that this is entirely my decision but some new opportunities have come up and I would like to continue my career in a slightly different way in the next few years, the details of which will be revealed shortly. Im a little surprised and disappointed.. Ken Bruces income source is mostly from being a successful . Keep me up to date! In January 1985, Bruce left Radio Scotland and took over from Terry Wogan on The Radio 2 Breakfast Show, being replaced himself by Derek Jameson in April 1986. The 71-year-old announced on Tuesday that he was keen for a new adventure and felt that the time is right for me to move on from Radio 2. But he has now revealed he will be departing the show in March 2023. It was rumoured that members of the public would be able to play again before Christmas 2007, however this did not happen. Click here to upload yours. He is a regular presenter of the long-running Sunday Night is Music Night. Its been a tremendously happy time for me: Ive made many friends and worked with many wonderful colleagues. He began his broadcasting career with the Hospital Broadcasting Service in Glasgow.[2]. Do you have a story for The Sun Showbiz team? I will be presenting my last show on Radio 2 next Friday, he tweeted. Bruce has also presented Radio 2s coverage of Eurovision since 1988, and has been a regular presenter of Sunday Night Is Music Night. A Radio 2 spokesperson said: "Ken decided to leave Radio 2 and it's always been . Let's enjoy the week ahead! The host of the BBC 's most popular radio show will make his last appearance this week, saying he has been forced out after 31 years. Bruce's show emphasises music, including regular live performances. After various different slots on the show, he is best known for his mid-morning programme, which he has hosted since 1992. Bruces new pay deal is believed to comfortably exceed the 385,000-389,999 he receives from the BBC. Ken Bruce's son Murray. Sarah Lloyd-Jones, 40, was imprisoned for six years while Alun Titford, 45, was told he would spend seven years and six months behind bars. Email [email protected] or call us direct on 0207 782 4220 . The presenter, 72, has admitted that he was "a little surprised and disappointed . On that occasion, the show was presented by Richard Allinson. The Scottish presenter will host his final show next week, after 31 years in the role. Ken isn't sailing. The losing contestant is given a T-shirt with 'One Year Out' printed across the front (a catchphrase Bruce uses in the quiz when a contestant trying to place the year a song was in the charts is out by one year). Emma McVey hit back after critics told her she was using the "wrong" car seat for daughter Primrose. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. [12], During his show on 21 April 2008, theatre producer Bill Kenwright told Bruce that Elvis Presley once visited London in 1958, and was taken on a tour of the city by Tommy Steele. Bruce himself was a PopMaster contestant during his show on 17 May 2013, when he took part in a special Eurovision edition of the quiz, live from Malm, Sweden. Scott Mills left Radio 1 after 24 years to join Radio 2 for a new weekday show. BBC broadcasting legend Ken Bruce is leaving Radio 2 after 31 years presenting his weekday mid-morning show. The broadcaster Ken Bruce is to leave the BBC after more than four decades 31 of those years spent presenting his morning show on Radio 2. We do a lot more saying thank you to people who are keeping our essentials services going, and we are also giving people ideas of things to do while they are in lockdown". [25] and presented the Eurovision Song Contest Previews from 1989 to 1991 on BBC1. [13][14][15] It was believed that Presley had never visited England and the claim caused considerable controversy. It's reported that the former Family Fortunes star has signed a lucrative two year deal. 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. Click Manage settings for more information and to manage your choices. Returning to Wogan House for a week after a month of broadcasting the Piano Room sessions at Maida Vale provided a natural break. However, it soon emerged the. 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. On Tuesday the much-lovedScottish DJ announced he had quithis mid-morning show. It is now identified as programme type 10, "Pop music". Also learn how He earned most of networth at the age of 69 years old? Following the news, the bookies' have predicted who is likely to take over the DJ's slot. Ken Bruce has said he is a little surprised and disappointed that his final BBC Radio 2 show will be as early as next week. He then began his first stint on the mid-morning show which lasted until the end of March 1990, when he took over the late show until the end of that year. 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