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Ken Bruce says he ‘wasn’t being difficult’ about BBC exit

Broadcaster says he was ‘annoyed’ when corporation asked him to leave Radio 2 three weeks early

The Independent UK

Ken Bruce was 'disappointed' Radio 2 bosses didn't trust him to exit on his own terms

Ken announced he would be leaving Radio 2 in January, becoming the latest big name star to part ways with the station. He follows in the footsteps of Paul O’Grady, Graham Norton, Chris Evans, Craig Charles and Vanessa Feltz in what has been described as a ‘legends exodus’

Daily Mirror

Pat Sharp apologies for 'appalling' joke after being axed from radio show

Greatest Hits Radio, where the star had hosted a show since 2019, recently confirmed the 61-year-old won't be returning to the airwaves again following his inappropriate remark at the Conference News Agency Awards.

Daily Record

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Pat Sharp breaks silence over 'appalling' joke as he's axed from Greatest Hits radio show

Greatest Hits Radio, where the star had hosted a show since 2019, recently confirmed the entertainer won't be returning to the airwaves on their station

Daily Mirror

Pat Sharp exits Greatest Hits Radio show after inappropriate comment at awards show

The presenter, 61, said he was ‘truly sorry’ and has apologised to woman directly

Evening Standard

Fun House's Pat Sharp axed from radio gig after 'humiliating' joke about woman's breasts

TV legend Pat Sharp has reportedly got the boot from his show on Greatest Hits Radio, after allegedly leaving a woman humiliated during an event when he poked fun at her chest

Daily Mirror

When does Ken Bruce start on Greatest Hits Radio? Presenter officially signs off from BBC Radio 2

It’s the end of an impressive era for Glaswegian Ken Bruce after three decades on BBC Radio 2 but, fortunately, there are new beginnings for the radio legend.

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‘Was he sticking pins in dolls of BBC managers?’: Ken Bruce signs off from Radio 2 after 31 years

It wasn’t hard to read between the lines as the most loved and fluent BBC broadcaster since Terry Wogan played songs about round pegs in square holes and a place far away where people mean what they say

The Guardian - UK

Ken Bruce leaves BBC Radio 2 after broadcasting his final show

Ken Bruce broadcast his final show on BBC Radio 2 on Friday, March 3. He is moving to Greatest Hits Radio and will be replaced in Radio 2 by Vernon…

The National (Scotland)

Radio 2 DJ Ken Bruce pays tribute to listeners on final show

Host, who is leaving BBC after 46 years, says it is a shame he had to finish 17 days before end of contract

The Guardian - UK

Emotional Ken Bruce says 'I'm going to miss you' in final Radio 2 show after 31 years

Ken Bruce shares 'emotional' exit after final show for Radio 2 after 31 years

Daily Mirror

Inside Ken Bruce's bitter Radio 2 exit as he's forced out early after 31-year career

Radio legend Ken Bruce, 71, left fans devastated after announcing he was leaving BBC Radio 2 after 31 years - but he's leaving the station even earlier than expected

Daily Mirror

Ken Bruce’s Radio 2 departure handled badly, says Simon Mayo

Mayo says it is surprising Bruce was allowed to carry on for so long after announcing switch to GHR

The Guardian - UK

BBC Radio 2 forced Ken Bruce out early after signing for rival station left 'sour taste'

It's claimed bosses at the BBC became fed up of Ken Bruce being on the network after it came to light he was joining Greatest Hits Radio following his exit

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Wales Online

When does Ken Bruce leave Radio 2 and why has he quit? BBC departure date and replacement

Ken Bruce recently announced he was leaving BBC Radio earlier than expected - here's everything you need to know

Daily Mirror

Vernon Kay breaks social media silence as he replaces Ken Bruce on BBC Radio 2

BBC Radio 2's new DJ Vernon Kay has broken his silence after it was announced he would be replacing Ken Bruce in his coveted weekday slot

Daily Mirror

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 Record

Vernon Kay 'replacing' Ken Bruce on Radio 2 as legend leaves for rival station

The ITV presenting star will reportedly take over Ken Bruce's show when the broadcaster leaves for rival station ,Greatest Hits Radio, after 31 years on-air.

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Wales Online

Vernon Kay to take over huge show on Radio 2

His first show will be on April 3.

Daily Mirror

Vernon Kay 'to replace' Ken Bruce as star leaves Radio 2 for rival station

Vernon Kay will reportedly take over Ken Bruce's Radio 2 show when the broadcaster leaves for rival station Greatest Hits Radio

The Guardian - UK

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?

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

Daily Record

Rewind Festival announces Scone Palace return date this summer with exciting line-up

The 1980s music celebration event will taking place in July with Erasure’s Andy Bell to headline

Daily Mirror

Richard Osman predicts who will replace Ken Bruce BBC Radio 2 as listeners 'switch off'

Pointless presenter Richard Osman shares who he thought should take Ken Bruce's BBC Radio 2 hosting slot after the radio legend revealed he was quitting the station to join Greatest Hits Radio

The Guardian - UK

‘It’s like signing Messi’: Ken Bruce’s move a coup for Greatest Hits Radio

Radio 2’s loss of veteran DJ is GHR’s gain as it replaces local stations with its winning formula of 20th-century pop

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