Vernon Kay says he's 'over the moon' to be replacing Ken Bruce on his BBC Radio 2 mid-morning weekday show.
Channel bosses confirmed the news this afternoon.
The well-known TV presenter will take over in May following the announcement last month that Scottish broadcasting veteran Bruce is set to step down from presenting his mid-morning show on the station after 31 years.
Bruce will present his final 9.30am to midday show on March 3, the BBC confirmed on Friday.
Speaking about his new role, Kay said: "I'm absolutely over the moon to be handed the microphone to present the mid-morning show on Radio 2, and what an honour to follow in the footsteps of the mighty Ken Bruce.
"I look forward to playing some of the best music in the world whilst in the company of the Radio 2 listeners, who I feel I've got to know over the last 18 months.
"It's a dream come true to join the Radio 2 family and I can't wait to start."
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