Bruce's show emphasises music, including regular live performances. But I think over the last few years, Ive done everything that its possible to do at Radio 2.. Vernon Kay will replace Ken Bruce on his BBC Radio 2 mid-morning weekday show, the BBC has confirmed. 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. The comedian and impressionist Rob Brydon, who is noted for his mimicry of Bruce, sat in for him on 25 August 2008 and again as an April fool prank in 2011 when Brydon impersonated Bruce throughout. An earlier consolation prize, a 'Space' radio, has been known to appear on eBay, to Bruce's amusement. A Radio 2 spokesperson said: Ken decided to leave Radio 2 and its always been known hes leaving in March. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. Paul OGrady quit after being told to share his slot with another presenter, of a merciless chasing of younger audiences. Early life and career [ edit] Bruce said: "Hospital Radio continues to thrive and I am delighted to take on the role of patron."[43][44]. It was believed that Presley had never visited England and the claim caused considerable controversy. The programme runs from 9.30am until 12pm every weekday morning. 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. "Three-in-Ten" was not held in the celebrity version and there was no tie breaker in the event of a draw. Elizabeth Gregory 1/17/2023. Feltz accused Radio 2 bosses of a merciless chasing of younger audiences and said that their attitude to older presenters and listeners alike was: Youre too old, youre too staid, youre too middle-class, youre too middle-aged.. He is a regular presenter of the long-running Friday Night is Music Night. Since 14 January 2019, Bruce's show follows Zoe Ball at 9:30 and is followed by Jeremy Vine at 12:00. However, it appears that the corporation had taken Bruce for granted. 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. Im a little surprised and disappointed.. Nothing stays the same forever. 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[20][21], As a result of restrictions imposed due to Covid-19, from 23 March 2020 to 31 May 2021, Bruce self-isolated and presented his show from his home. [35][36], Bruce has four sons and two daughters. His programme runs from 9.30am until 12pm every weekday morning. A source told Page Six the monarch began the eviction process on January 11. Ken began his broadcasting career 45 years ago in 1977 as a BBC Radio Scotland staff presenter. PopMaster returned in early 2008, although the other competitions did not. 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. Ken Bruce (Kenneth Robertson Bruce) was born on 2 February, 1951 in Glasgow, United Kingdom. Ken Bruce took part in The Chase in October 2014. It is important that we continue to promote these adverts as our local businesses need as much support as possible during these challenging times. And he had no real ego. In December 2008, Bruce was officially inducted into the Radio Academy Hall of Fame. (PA) (Image: PA) BBC Radio 2 show host Ken Bruce has broken his silence ahead of his final show next week. Bruce took his first day off sick in 23 years on 10 September 2008. 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. [33], In 2022, he was interviewed about Pennyhooks Farm and his son, 18-year-old Murray, who is one of several non-verbal people working on the care farm, in the BBC One We Are England documentary Farming England: Farming on the Spectrum - Oxfordshire. Existing Radio 2 presenters Rylan and Zoe Ball are also in the running as well as Gary Davies. If you are dissatisfied with the response provided you can [37][38] One of his sons, Murray, is autistic[39] and Bruce is an active campaigner for autism charities. At 71 years old, Ken Bruce height not available right now. Before becoming a presenter, Anderson was a reporter for BBC WM during their football segments on matchdays. Kate and Rio Ferdinand had 'heated' rows over her pregnancy that ended in tears as she thought he 'didn't care', Ed Sheeran reveals wife Cherry 'had a tumour' that could only be treated after birth of 2nd baby as he announces album, Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). He lives with his third wife Kerith in Oxfordshire. In a statement Ken 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. Wodehouse. He presented Radio 2 Ballroom programmes regularly from November 1980 until 1982 featuring Jim MacLeod and His Band mainly from their resident base of Dunblane Hydro Hotel. Way back in 2009 when Bruce, the radio presenter set to depart his Radio 2 mid-morning . Its been a tremendously happy time for me: Ive made many friends and worked with many wonderful colleagues. Ken Bruce will leave BBC Radio 2 after 31 years of hosting. He appeared in celebrity episodes of The Chase on 4 October 2014 and 12 December 2021. We wish Ken all the best for the future.. Ken Bruce (@RealKenBruce) February 24, 2023. ", 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.". But fans were left in shock when the Scottish DJ announced he had quit his popular show. Such comments are read throughout the programme, generally on a theme of the day, such as a news story. [30], On 3 March 2008, Bruce took part in Ready, Steady, Cook, broadcast on BBC Two, with Lynn Bowles. On 3 March 2008, Bruce took part in Ready, Steady, Cook, broadcast on BBC Two with Lynn Bowles. The radio legend has shared his thoughts on leaving the BBC early. Bruce also told the Daily Mail newspaper: I was called in at 12.30 and told that my final show would be a week today and wasnt given any real reason that I understood. Bruce also presented shows for BBC Radio Scotland from London. Bruce will move to Greatest Hits Radio alongside presenters Simon Mayo at Drivetime and Jackie Brambles in the early evening. Congratulations on a brilliant career.". He also presented a Saturday morning show. inaccuracy or intrusion, then please He also presented a Saturday morning show. BBC broadcasting legend Ken Bruce is leaving Radio 2 after 31 years presenting his weekday mid-morning show. Bruce has previously hosted a number of shows on BBC Radio 2. 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". He hosted his mid-morning show on the BBC World Service in the late 1980s. In November 2007, he appeared on a Never Mind the Buzzcocks special for Children in Need. His youngest son was born in February 2008. Group of youths carrying knives attack two people, Harry and Meghan were evicted from Frogmore Cottage 24 hours after Spare. Emma McVey hit back after critics told her she was using the "wrong" car seat for daughter Primrose. [31], Bruce and Bowles recorded Bring Me Sunshine for charity. "I'm looking forward to getting started and to you joining me for my very first show. Bruce will join the Bauer station Greatest Hits. 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Bruce was born and raised in Glasgow. Please consider upgrading your browser software or enabling style sheets (CSS) if you are able to do so. This page has been archived and is no longer updated. The BBC has lost its most popular DJ, Radio 2s Ken Bruce, as the exodus of veteran presenters continues. Charles Nove subsequently joined the presentation rota. 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 Malm, Sweden. Vernon Kay who will replace Ken Bruce on his mid-morning weekday slot on BBC Radio 2 (Image: PA Archive/PA Images). Vernon Kay is to replace Ken Bruce on his BBC Radio 2 mid-morning weekday show, the BBC has confirmed. Bruce became a regular presenter for Radio 2 in . A celebrity version was introduced on 20 July 2007, and continued until 18 January 2008. Bruce featured with his son Charlie on the fifth series of Big Star's Little Star and in October 2018, he appeared as a cameo on Hollyoaks. This was released as a download. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. His first broadcasts were from Scotland when he took over the presentation of Radio 2 Ballroom from Scotland after the death of BBC Radio Scotland announcer/presenter of Scottish Dance Music programmes, David Findlay. Ken Bruce has been broadcasting on the BBC for some years, although the suggestion that he was the first person to announce the retreat of Bonnie Prince Charlie's army from Derby is untrue.. DJ Gary Davies will fill the gap between Bruce's departure and Kay's first show.. ", A BBC spokesperson said: We've seen a lot of speculation about who will take over the much coveted mid-morning slot on Radio 2, and we'll confirm the new presenter in the near future., News Group Newspapers Limited in England No. [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 Ken Bruce would be replaced by Vernon Kay with the new host taking over in May. An earlier consolation prize, a "Space" radio, has been known to appear on eBay, to Bruce's amusement. We will update Ken Bruce's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible. We do a lot more saying thank you to people who are keeping our essentials services going, and we are also giving people ideas of things to do while they are in lockdown". 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. However, some new opportunities have come up.. He will join Greatest Hits Radio in April. KEN Bruce has been the staple of BBC Radio 2 since the 80s. 0. Bruce's first job was washing cars. This was released as a download. 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). Returning to Wogan House for a week after a month of broadcasting the Piano Room sessions at Maida Vale provided a natural break. For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click this link: thesun.co.uk/editorial-complaints/. Mitch Benn), Bruce recorded a version of the Andy Stewart song "Donald Where's Your Troosers?" Ken Bruces income source is mostly from being a successful . His net worth has been growing significantly in 2021-2022. He joined Radio 2 in 1983, meaning he has worked at the station for 40 years. He joined Radio 2 in 1983, meaning he has worked at the station for 40 years. Ben Cooper, chief content and music officer at Bauer Audio UK which owns Greatest Hits Radio, said: "Ken Bruce is a broadcasting legend, with the biggest radio show in the UK, so as well as today being an exciting announcement for Greatest Hits Radio and its growing audience, it is a hugely significant moment for the industry. I had intended fulfilling my contract until the end of March but the BBC has decided it wants me to leave earlier. Let's enjoy the week ahead! Particularly working from home, I sympathise with that, because there are lots of people I'm not seeing. The focus on youth ramped up in 2020 under the stations new controller, Helen Thomas. "However, I feel that after 45 years of full-time broadcasting on BBC Radio its time for a change. 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. Bruce became a staff announcer for BBC Radio 4 Scotland and then BBC Radio Scotland in 1978. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. "[17], Soon afterwards, while duetting with Steve Wright's "Ask Elvis" (a.k.a. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. The broadcaster started working at the corporation in 1977 as a BBC Radio Scotland presenter. "I say brand-new but there will still be PopMaster, me and my musings and all the great records you know and love from the 70s, 80s and 90s. In 1998, he shared this role with being UK spokesman for that year's contest, reading out the points for the UK telephone vote, taking it over from Colin Berry, who then returned the following year. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. These adverts enable local businesses to get in front of their target audience the local community. The radio DJ first joined the BBC in 1977 as a Radio Scotland presenter. [25] and presented the Eurovision Song Contest Previews from 1989 to 1991 on BBC1. In her previous role as an executive producer, Ms Thomas launched the Chris Evans Breakfast Show, which controversially replaced the programme hosted by Terry Wogan. Click Manage settings for more information and to manage your choices. Lead presenter on BBC Two's Victoria Derbyshire and the BBC News Channel. Ken Bruce is set to leave BBC Radio 2 in March, when his contract expires. PCV (Passenger Carrying Vehicle) driving licence, "The Hospital Broadcasting Service Former Members", "Ken Bruce BBC Radio 2, 6 January 1992 9.30", "Ken Bruce to leave BBC Radio 2 show after 31 years", "I will be presenting my last show on Radio 2 next Friday. 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). One of his sons is autistic and Bruce is an active charity campaigner for autism. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused. I hope people, when they hear the news, will say, Sorry to hear youre going, Ken, but maybe Ill try and find you and follow you wherever it is youre going. Bruce has also presented Radio 2s coverage of Eurovision since 1988, and has been a regular presenter of Sunday Night Is Music Night. 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 Radio Scotland. From and since 25 May 1998, the show was extended by 30 minutes, ending at 12:00pm. Challenged on Radio 4s Feedback programme in December by listeners who said they disliked the stations change of direction, Ms Thomas responded by saying she had received feedback from other listeners telling her how much they enjoyed it. And he had no real ego.". A celebrity version was introduced on 20 July and continued until 18 January 2008. Nothing stays the same for ever 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, he said, in comments released later by the BBC. Bruce competed against Paddy O'Connell with John Kennedy O'Connor chairing the quiz. Sarah Lloyd-Jones, 40, was imprisoned for six years while Alun Titford, 45, was told he would spend seven years and six months behind bars. Following the news, the bookies' have predicted who is likely to take over the DJ's slot. Meg & Harry 'stunned' by King's 'cruel' Frogmore eviction 'punishment', Harry and Meghan evicted from Frogmore Cottage by King Charles after Spare memoir, Emmerdale's Amy Nuttall caught cheating hubby after sexy lingerie slip-up, Constance Marten and lover arrested over manslaughter, News Group Newspapers Limited in England No. 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. However, I feel that after 45 years of full-time broadcasting on BBC Radio, its time for a change.. Former 'Family Fortunes' host Vernon Kay is set to replace Ken Bruce on BBC Radio 2. The veteran BBC presenter Ken Bruce has claimed the broadcaster forced him to leave his long-running slot on Radio 2 earlier than planned. ITV The Chase contestant dubbed 'best player ever' as Paul Sinha announces show first. [40][41], Bruce's autobiography was published on 4 September 2009, entitled The Tracks of My Years: The Autobiography. I say brand-new but there will still be PopMaster, me and my musings and all the great records you know and love from the 70s, 80s and 90s. With questions set by music expert Phil Swern, it offers a smart speaker for successfully completing the Three-in-Ten bonus round. In 1998, he shared this role with being UK spokesman for that year's contest, reading out the points for the UK telephone vote, taking it over from Colin Berry, who then returned the following year. Bruce has also presented Radio 2s coverage of Eurovision since 1988, and has been a regular presenter of Sunday Night is Music Night. The radio DJ took over the 2-4pm slot from presenter Steve Wright, who stepped down from his afternoon show at the end of September after 23 years. In December 2008, a crew of fishermen listeners were inadvertently relaying the show to every ship and coastguard station for miles around. See you in April!". Sally made the admission on Monday's programme. Gary Davies, host of the stations Sounds Of The 80s show, will host the show from March 6 until Kay takes over. The BBC confirmed that Bruce will present his final 9.30am to midday show on March 3. He has fronted his mid-morning show since 1992 where its most recent weekly reach totalled 8.56m people. He then hosted the early show throughout 1991, and on 6 January 1992 he returned to the mid-morning slot,[4] where he remains today. 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. It is a fact that, when a group of 'people' are used to illustrate society, on BBC TV, the appearance of mixed colours, faiths, sexes, disability, etc., etc, can usually be predicted, when in the real world, in the majority (if not all) of the UK, such a group would not be seen together, so it is totally unrepresentative of the real world . 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. The 71-year-old has. BBC Radio 2 presenter Ken Bruce is leaving the broadcaster after 31 years. Radio 2 presenter Lynn Bowles said tiredness and a heavy workload contributed to her decision to quit the BBC radio show after serving as a travel reporter for 18 years. The RAC revealed that diesel drivers are still charged an extra 20p over the owners of petrol cars. Ken isn't sailing off into retirement just yet, instead he's launching a brand new show on Greatest Hits Radio and is taking his beloved PopMaster quiz with him. "Its been a tremendously happy time for me: Ive made many friends and worked with many wonderful colleagues. From its beginning in 1992 until 15 May 1998, the show was two hours long, running from 9:30 to 11:30am. has lost its most popular DJ, Radio 2s Ken Bruce. Bruce first joined the BBC in 1977 and fronted the Radio 2 Breakfast Show in 1985, taking over from Sir Terry Wogan. BBC Radio 2 has said it will announce the host and details of the new mid-morning show at a later date. [42], 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. Paul OGrady also quit his Radio 2 Sunday afternoon show, which he presented for about 14 years, because he was not happy with a schedule shake-up that left him sharing the slot with the comic Rob Beckett. On 30 December 2012, Bruce won an edition of Celebrity Mastermind, with his specialist subject being the Jeeves novels of P.G. Read more. In 1980, he took on the mid-morning slot and then, in 1983, he presented a daily afternoon current affairs show. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. He began his broadcasting career with the Hospital Broadcasting Service in Glasgow.[2]. 3-min read. If you have a complaint about the editorial content which relates to The 55-year-old has been. Why did Ken Bruce leave BBC Radio 2 and who will replace him? The broadcaster Ken Bruce is to leave the BBC after more than four decades - 31 of those years spent presenting his morning show on Radio 2. Kate Bottley, Ken Bruce, Rylan, Fearne Cotton, Sara Cox, Jamie Cullum, Gary Davies, Paul. The 71-year-old announced on Tuesday that he was keen for a new adventure and felt that the time is right for me to move on from Radio 2. For many, this is a major moment - Bruce has been a huge part of people's . His Radio 2 show is famous for a number of segments including PopMaster, a quiz to test music knowledge which has run for 25 years, Tracks of My Years, where a famous person chooses their favourite records, and more recently, The Piano Room, featuring live music from a range of artists. [9][10] Following an announcement by Bruce on 7 January 2008, the regular format returned on 21 January. Please review our, You need to be a subscriber to join the conversation. BBC 2014 The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. In January 1985, Bruce replaced Terry Wogan on the breakfast programme, being replaced himself by Derek Jameson in April 1986. 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. Information about your device and internet connection, like your IP address, Browsing and search activity while using Yahoo websites and apps. BBC Peaky Blinders star Sophie Rundle teases return for the upcoming film, She could return as Ada Shelby for the Peaky Blinders film, Warning issued to any driver in UK filling up with petrol or diesel in next 14 days. Ken said "Hospital Radio continues to thrive and I am delighted to take on the role of patron.". Bruce devised the pop trivia quiz in the 1990s with Phil Swern, who set the questions, and owns the rights. Bruce has presented BBC Proms in the Park for many years. There have been times in the past when I got a little irritated, when the next bright young thing came in and all the publicity was about them, he said. 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