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Vernon Kay admits to being 'nervous' ahead of Radio 2 debut replacing Ken Bruce

Vernon Kay has spoken out about his new job challenge as he takes over from Ken Bruce - whose show had an audience of 8.4m before he quit for Greatest Hits Radio

Daily Mirror

Vernon Kay says Ken Bruce fans gave him 'best trolling I've ever had' ahead of Radio2 start

Vernon Kay will take over from the Scottish presenter Ken Bruce on Monday.

Daily Record

Follicly-challenged pals to take on half marathon - with brutal forfeit for the slowest

They will take on the challenge this weekend

Manchester Evening News

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Gary Lineker's earnings compared to BBC colleagues as MOTD host tops highest-paid list for five years

The pundit is set to return to his role as presenter of Match of the Day

Wales Online

BBC Radio 2 accused of 'clear cut ageism' by Liz Kershaw as Ken Bruce is forced out early

BBC Radio 2 have seen a number of presenters on the station leave in recent months – with the latest being radio legend Ken Bruce, as his exit was brought forward by the broadcaster

Daily Mirror

Vernon Kay’s dad warns he has ‘big shoes’ to fill as he replaces Ken Bruce on BBC Radio 2

Vernon dad's warning comes as his predecessor Ken Bruce claimed he's been forced to leave the station early, explaining that his last show will air this Friday, rather than the end of March

Daily Mirror

Vernon Kay breaks silence on Ken Bruce as Radio 2 veteran claims he’s been ‘forced out’

Kay is taking over from Bruce after another controversial BBC shake-up

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Vernon Kay opens up on replacing Ken Bruce as Radio 2 legend claims he was 'forced out'

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 left listeners rattled.

Daily Record

Vernon Kay reduced to tears as he breaks silence on replacing Ken Bruce on Radio 2 after backlash

The Bolton-born star will take over in May after Ken's final 9.30am to 12pm show on March 3 after 31 years.

Manchester Evening News

Vernon Kay gets emotional as he talks about replacing Ken Bruce on BBC Radio 2

Veteran Ken Bruce will present his final show on Friday before moving to Greatest Hits Radio

Wales Online

Vernon Kay moved to tears while talking about joining BBC Radio 2 ‘family’

The TV presenter will take over from Ken Bruce on the station in May.

The Independent UK

Ken Bruce claims BBC is making him leave Radio 2 early

‘I’m sorry you’re being treated so shabbily,’ wrote one commenter

The Independent UK

Ken Bruce: BBC wanted me to leave Radio 2 earlier than I planned

Vernon Kay will take over the mid-morning show in May.

The Independent UK

Vernon Kay to replace Ken Bruce on the BBC – but fans are saying it's the end of Radio 2

Broadcasting veteran Bruce will present his final show on March 3, much to the anger of loyal listeners

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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

The Independent UK

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.

Wales Online

Vernon Kay to take over huge show on Radio 2

His first show will be on April 3.

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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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

Birmingham Post

From electric planes to unmanned drones, what does the future hold for air travel?

Russia's invasion of Ukraine has accelerated developments in the aerospace sector, which is ramping up investment in new technologies as it recovers from the impact of the pandemic

The Guardian - UK

Can BBC radio thrive in a new world of podcasts?

The loss of Ken Bruce, following other big-name DJs, is a blow for Radio 2. The challenge now is to stay relevant

Daily Record

Lorraine Kelly pays tribute to 'best presenter' Ken Bruce after shock departure

It was announced earlier today the legendary broadcaster was parting ways with the station, moving to Bauer to join Greatest Hits Radio.

The Guardian - UK

Ken Bruce to leave BBC for new radio show

Broadcaster presented morning show on Radio 2 and joins Bauer station’s Greatest Hits Radio

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