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The Latest Breaking News from Radio 2

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 '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.

Daily Record

Vernon Kay to replace Ken Bruce on BBC Radio 2 – reports

The well-known TV presenter is known for fronting various shows including All Star Family Fortunes.

The Independent UK

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Vernon Kay to take over huge show on Radio 2

His first show will be on April 3.

Wales Online

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

Daily Mirror

Much-loved commentator John Motson dies aged 77 as tributes pour in

He was a familiar voice over a 50-year career with the BBC after he was hired as a sports presenter for Radio 2 back in 1968

Irish Mirror

Paul O'Grady aghast at how ill he was last year with Covid-19

The For The Love Of Dogs star could not work for two months as the virus took a keen hold of him

Wales Online

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Nicki Chapman bids farewell to BBC Radio 2 breakfast show

The Pop Idol legend thanked all those for tuning in

Nottingham Post

Paul O'Grady says illness 'wiped me out' and took months to recover

Paul caught the virus in July while in Malta

Nottingham Post

Paul O'Grady's horror illness which 'finished him off' and caused his 'breath to go'

Paul O'Grady has spoken candidly about how the coronavirus continues to affect him after he was initially left completely wiped out and caused his "breath to go"

Daily Mirror

Nicki Chapman says goodbye to Radio 2 but opens up on BBC future

Radio 2 listeners will need to get used to change as there have been quite a few shake ups in the presenting team.

Daily Record

Nicki Chapman says goodbye to Radio 2 listeners but issues statement on BBC future

Radio 2 is having yet another presenter shake-up amid the ongoing purge of older hosts, as Nicki Chapman bids farewell to her early morning listeners and reassures fans about her future on the station

Daily Mirror

Chris Packham in tears as Radio 2 Ken Bruce’s autistic non-verbal son says he feels ‘alone’

The presenter was left choked up as he read Murray’s thought aloud

Evening Standard

Chris Packham breaks down reading heart-wrenching letter from Ken Bruce's non-verbal son

Chris Packham was overcome with emotion when he was given a letter by former Radio 2 broadcaster Ken Bruce's non-verbal son Murray during Inside Our Autistic Minds on BBC2

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Wales Online

Chris Packham in tears as Radio 2 star Ken Bruce’s autistic, non-verbal son says he feels ‘alone’

Packham, himself, was diagnosed with Asperger's syndrome in 2015

Wales Online

'I cried every day for two weeks': Owain Wyn Evans on his anxiety, facing homophobic abuse, and that incredible 24-hour drumathon

Owain is about to begin his stint on BBC Radio 2's Early Breakfast Show on Monday, February 13. Sam Cook caught up with him for our podcast, In the Spotlight

Birmingham Post

Audio production firm wins contract to produce BBC Radio 2 Early Breakfast Show

Bengo Media will produce BBC Radio 2’s Early Breakfast Show with new presenter Owain Wyn Evans

Daily Mirror

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

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Daily Mirror

Returning DJ hero Gary Davies back to top of his game 30 years after Radio 1 ousting

Radio 2’s returning hero is clearly enjoying being back at the top of his game with his Saturday job, 30 years after being consigned to the wastepaper bin of pop

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 Record

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 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

The Independent UK

Major BBC radio stations see second consecutive year-on-year drop in listeners

However, Radio 5 Live experienced a strong uptick in the final quarter of 2022 amid the World Cup.

Daily Mirror

Radio 2 Breakfast's Zoe Ball replaced by Vernon Kay again after she issues health update

Vernon Kay stepped in to replace DJ Zoe Ball on her Radio 2 Breakfast Show for the second day, prompting support and good wishes from fans

Liverpool Echo

Zoe Ball's absence on BBC Radio 2 explained

Vernon Kay has stepped in to take over for Zoe

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