Since 1988, he has been Radio 2's commentator for the Eurovision Song Contest, having taken over from Ray Moore. A Radio 2 spokesperson said: "Ken decided to leave Radio 2 and it's always been . Bruce announced he was leaving the BBC in January before confirming he would be moving to Bauer's Greatest Hits Radio in April to present a new mid-morning show from 10am to 1pm. Something went wrong, please try again later. Gary Davies, host of the stations Sounds Of The 80s show, will host the show from March 6 until Kay takes over. Lead presenter on BBC Two's Victoria Derbyshire and the BBC News Channel. He is a member of famous with the age 71 years old group. He joined Radio 2 more regularly in 1982 as a stand-in presenter, mainly covering for Ray Moore on the Early show. Bruce, 71, said "the time is right" for him to leave, announcing the news on Tuesday's show. 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. This was surpassed in 2019, as it became the most popular radio programme in the UK, with 8.49m weekly listeners. The radio legend has shared his thoughts on leaving the BBC early. The public phone-in PopMaster quiz was suspended after airing on 18 July 2007. Since 14 January 2019, Bruce's show follows Zoe Ball at 9:30 and is followed by Jeremy Vine at 12:00. I had intended fulfilling my contract until the end of March but the BBC has decided it wants me to leave earlier. ", 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.". Vernon Kay has been announced as Bruce's successor. He also presented a Saturday morning show. A replacement for Bruce will be announced shortly with names in the frame including Gary Davies, a presenter with a long history at the BBC, and Rylan, a relative newcomer. By clicking Accept all you agree that Yahoo and our partners will process your personal information, and use technologies such as cookies, to display personalised ads and content, for ad and content measurement, audience insights, and product development. Ken Bruce's son Murray. But he has now revealed he will be departing the show in March 2023. Bruce became a regular presenter for Radio 2 in . 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). The radio DJ first joined the BBC in 1977 as a Radio Scotland presenter. Paul OGrady quit after being told to share his slot with another presenter, and Vanessa Feltz joined TalkRadio. Let's enjoy the week ahead! It was believed that Presley had never visited England and the claim caused considerable controversy. inaccuracy or intrusion, then please BBC broadcasting legend Ken Bruce is leaving Radio 2 after 31 years presenting his weekday mid-morning show. On the show he is known for his popular PopMaster quiz. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. His programme runs from 9.30am until 12pm every weekday morning. . Bruce has four sons and two daughters. Please report any comments that break our rules. The show also includes a daily quiz, PopMaster. Radio 2's Mid Morning Show, Eurovision Song Contest, Radio 2 Live in Hyde Park. ", "I feel that after 45 years of full-time broadcasting on BBC Radio, it's time for a change. Kenneth Robertson Bruce (born 2 February 1951) is a Scottish broadcaster who is best known for hosting his long-running weekday mid-morning show on BBC Radio 2 from 1986 to 1990, and then again from 1992. "[28], In November 2007, he appeared on a Never Mind the Buzzcocks special for Children in Need. for the Bandaged CD to raise money for Children in Need. On April Fools' Day 2011, Bruce's radio show was presented by comedian Rob Brydon impersonating Bruce throughout. As a subscriber, you are shown 80% less display advertising when reading our articles. 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. He also presented a Saturday morning show. [9][10] Following an announcement by Bruce on 7 January 2008, the regular format returned on 21 January. Bruce competed against Paddy O'Connell, with John Kennedy O'Connor chairing the quiz. His youngest son was born in February 2008. Bruce's first broadcasts were from Scotland when he took over the presentation of Radio 2 Ballroom from Scotland after the death of Radio Scotland's announcer/presenter of Scottish Dance Music programmes, David Findlay. On 30 December 2012, Bruce won an edition of Celebrity Mastermind, with his specialist subject being the Jeeves novels of P.G. DJ to move to commercial rival Greatest Hits Radio with Radio 2 seen recently as ramping up focus on youth. The broadcaster, 71, said "it's time for a change", announcing the news on Tuesday's 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. If the listener fails, they are awarded a set of Bluetooth headphones (replacing the previous consolation prizes of a Bluetooth speaker, and before that an MP3 player). PopMaster returned in early 2008, although the other competitions did not. 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 Ken Bruce would be replaced by Vernon Kay with the new host taking over in May. Do you have a story for The Sun Showbiz team? Giovanna Fletcher dropped the hint during Channel Steph's Packed Lunch. [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. Sitting in the famous black chair. Such comments are read throughout the programme, generally on a theme of the day, such as a news story. He will be replaced by Vernon Kay, Don't miss any TV and showbiz news - sign up to free alerts. The broadcaster started working at the corporation in 1977 as a BBC Radio Scotland presenter. 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. The programme runs from 9.30am until 12pm every weekday morning. [22][23], Bruce presented BBC Proms in the Park for many years. A handful of stores operated by the bargain retailer have closed or will be closing over the next few weeks. contact the editor here. If you have a complaint about the editorial content which relates to We, Yahoo, are part of the Yahoo family of brands. And he had no real ego.". In 2013, the audience for the Ken Bruce Show reached a record 8.17 million. 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. Are you sure you want to delete this comment? Read more. "However, I feel that after 45 years of full-time broadcasting on BBC Radio its time for a change. Elizabeth Gregory 1/17/2023. BBC Radio WM turned Radio 2 presenter Richie Anderson has revealed how his forthcoming appearance on Celebrity Mastermind turned his football-mad knees to jelly. Brydon interviewed "Sir Terry Wogan" (impersonated by Peter Serafinowicz), and Bruce himself appeared at the end of the show as his "brother Kenn with two Ns". Early life and career [ edit] [40][41], Bruce's autobiography was published on 4 September 2009, entitled The Tracks of My Years: The Autobiography. In 2014, Bruce narrated the BBC One game show Reflex. He joined Radio 2 in 1983, meaning he has worked at the station for 40 years. It was rumoured that members of the public would be able to play again before Christmas 2007, however this did not happen. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. While you will be able to view the content of this page in your current browser, you will not be able to get the full visual experience. After 31 years as the presenter of the Radio 2 mid-morning weekday show, Ken Bruce will shortly leave for pastures new. 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. Ken Bruces income source is mostly from being a successful . If you are dissatisfied with the response provided you can [19], On April Fools' Day 2011, Bruce's radio show was presented by comedian Rob Brydon impersonating Bruce throughout. The veteran BBC presenter Ken Bruce has claimed the broadcaster forced him to leave his long-running slot on Radio 2 earlier than planned. Im a little surprised and disappointed.. The well-known TV presenter 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 the station after 31 years. It's been a tremendously happy time for me: I've made many friends and worked with many wonderful colleagues. He will join Greatest Hits Radio in April. 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. 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 . He appeared in celebrity episodes of The Chase on 4 October 2014 and 12 December 2021. 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). This was released as a download. [25] and presented the Eurovision Song Contest Previews from 1989 to 1991 on BBC1. On Thursday 1 August 2019 it was announced that his show had become the most popular radio programme in the UK, with 8.49m daily listeners, following a fall in the popularity of Zoe Ball's breakfast show. Competitions are usually music-based, with a love song and dedications feature at 10:15am. The presenter's departure adds to a long list of recent exits from BBC radio, including Paul O'Grady, Steve Wright, Vanessa Feltz and Graham Norton. However, it appears that the corporation had taken Bruce for granted. KenBruce says BBC has hastened his Radio 2 exit, Vernon Kay confirmed as new host of Ken Bruces BBC Radio 2 slot, Its like signing Messi: Ken Bruces move a coup for Greatest Hits Radio, BBClocal radio stations face big cuts to content made for their area, Radio presenter Tim Gough dies during breakfast show, Michael Gove lined up to become presenter on News UKs Times Radio, Steve Wright signs off from Radio 2 afternoon show after 23 years, Steve Wright to leave BBC Radio 2 weekday show after nearly 24 years, So much more stuff to know: why Brain of Britain has got much harder. It is now identified as programme type 10, "Pop music". John Motson, legendary BBC football commentator, dies aged 77, BBC India offices raided by tax officials in New Delhi and Mumbai, BBC chairman Richard Sharp retains support of Rishi Sunak despite Boris Johnson loan row, "I will always be very proud of my association with the BBC and Radio 2 in particular and I'd like to thank everyone who has helped to make the mid-morning show a success. While Bruce was on holiday in August 2007, he was briefly replaced by Davina McCall. The network's presenters include Michael Ball, Zoe Ball, Rob Beckett, Tony Blackburn, OJ Borg, Rev. [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. [1] In January 2023, Bruce announced that he would be leaving Radio 2 to join Greatest Hits Radio. On Tuesday the much-lovedScottish DJ announced he had quithis mid-morning show. I had intended fulfilling my contract until the end of March but the BBC has decided it wants me to leave earlier. Ken Bruce. He occasionally makes appearances in the "Dictionary Corner" on Channel 4's Countdown, the latest during the week of 11 April 2011. Bruce became a staff announcer for BBC Radio 4 Scotland and then BBC Radio Scotland in 1978. In 2014, Bruce narrated the BBC One game show Reflex. [22] Bruce returned to broadcasting from Wogan House in June 2021. 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. Bruce took his first day off sick in 23 years on 10 September 2008. We also may change the frequency you receive our emails from us in order to keep you up to date and give you the best relevant information possible. [27] When the original presenter Richard Whiteley died in 2005, Bruce said: "[he was] such a nice man that was the defining quality of him, a genuinely nice man. The BBC confirmed that Bruce will present his final 9.30am to midday show on March 3. His wife is Kerith Coldham (m. 2000), Anne Bruce (m. 19901995). Brydon interviewed "Sir Terry Wogan" (impersonated by Peter Serafinowicz), and Bruce himself appeared at the end of the show as his "brother Kenn with two Ns". Emma McVey hit back after critics told her she was using the "wrong" car seat for daughter Primrose. Following Wogan's death in 2016, his tenure of the show became the oldest for a presenter still living. "3 in 10" was not played in the celebrity version and there was no tie-breaker in the event of a draw. Announcing the news on air during his Radio 2 show, Bruce said that his departure was bittersweet - sad but also happy for me. Former 'Family Fortunes' host Vernon Kay is set to replace Ken Bruce on BBC Radio 2. Registered in England & Wales | 01676637 |. He said: "What better way to celebrate my 45 years in radio than with a new adventure and a brand-new show on Greatest Hits Radio. (PA) (Image: PA) BBC Radio 2 show host Ken Bruce has broken his silence ahead of his final show next week. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. The veteran DJ is leaving his BBC Radio 2 mid-morning show on March 3 because the corporation pushed to move him on before his contract ends in late March. In a statement, 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. The shock announcement caught many by surprise and continues the station's big name exodus. Following an announcement by Bruce on 7 January 2008, the normal format returned on 21 January 2008. Following the death of Radio Scotland announcer and presenter David Findlay, he was chosen for the Radio 2 Ballroom program. You wouldn't normally hear a tractor driving past or birds tweeting in the background of Ken Bruce's BBC Radio 2 show. But he . Ken Bruce is set to leave BBC Radio 2 in March, when his contract expires. He has referred to the buses as "a fantastic piece of engineering and such fun to have". 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. 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. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. As of 14 January 2019, Bruce follows Zoe Ball at 9:30am and is followed by Jeremy Vine at 12 noon. "What a fantastic start to a great year of increased ambition and innovation for Bauer Media Audio. BBC Radio 2 Breakfast Show presenter Zoe Ball, 52, admitted she was convinced Ken Bruce, 72, had nearly run her over on a bicycle as she left the studios. 0. We wish Ken all the best for the future.. Lets enjoy the week ahead!. At 71 years old, Ken Bruce height not available right now. Radio 2 will announce the host and details of a new mid-morning show at a later date. Lets enjoy the week ahead! Click here to upload yours. His departure will be the latest reshuffle of BBC Radios high-profile figures. 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. Ive always felt that Ive still got something to prove. Veteran Radio 2 presenters have been unhappy about the stations lurch towards youth, which has involved a reduction in music from before the 1990s and an attempt to woo listeners in their 30s and early 40s. Hosting the likes of PopMaster, a quiz to test music knowledge which has run for 25 years, and Tracks of My Years. ITV Emmerdale's Amy Nuttall 'crying every day' after husband Andrew Buchan leaves her for co-star, Buchan has reportedly left her for BBC Better co-star Leila Farzad, 40, BBC Happy Valley star apologises to the nation over controversial scene, Sophie Rundle also starred as Peaky Blinders' Ada Shelby for all six series, Group of youths carrying knives attack two people in Telford, Officers will be increasing patrols in the area over the coming days following the 'serious incident', police said, Gaz Beadle's wife Emma McVey in hot water over child car seat as she hits back at mum-shamers. HP10 9TY. One of the most popular DJs at the station, he is taking his millions of fans elsewhere to enjoy his music selections, humour and. The veteran Ken Bruce traffic reporter reveals why she's hanging up her Radio 2 microphone in the new issue of Radio Times By Radio Times Staff Save BBC Radio 2 star Lynn Bowles will soon. He became a stand-in presenter on Radio 2, mainly covering for Ray Moore on the Early show. Why Ken Bruce is leaving BBC Radio 2 early. To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. BBC Breakfast's Sally Nugent makes 'disappointing' bedroom confession as Carol Kirkwood giggles. In 1980, he took on the mid-morning slot and then, in 1983, he presented a daily afternoon current affairs show. Those ads you do see are predominantly from local businesses promoting local services. . He began his broadcasting career with the Hospital Broadcasting Service in Glasgow.[2]. Editors' Code of Practice. Original reporting and incisive analysis, direct from the Guardian every morning. contact IPSO here, 2001-2023. 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. On January 17, 2023, Ken Bruce shocked his adoring Radio 2 audience when he announced he was leaving his mid-morning show. Also learn how He earned most of networth at the age of 69 years old? and presented the Eurovision Song Contest Previews from 19891991 on BBC1. In November 2007, he appeared on a Never Mind the Buzzcocks special for Children in Need. Returning to Wogan House for a week after a month of broadcasting the Piano Room sessions at Maida Vale provided a natural break. A celebrity version was introduced on 20 July and continued until 18 January 2008. Now identified as programme type 10, `` Sun '', `` Sun '', announcing the News on the. 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