I was in panto and I went for a drink afterwards with the producer. When I was in a hotel room, Id put a shower cap over the fire alarm and make myself breakfast. 2-min read. We wish Ken all the best for the future.. Other casualties include some of our most beloved presenters, including Vanessa Feltz, Graham Norton and Simon Mayo who have all left their shows for other stations and now, we bid farewell to Ken Bruce, his wonderful weekday midmorning show and his dulcet Scottish tones. Radio 2 announces today that presenter Paul O'Grady has decided to leave his Sunday afternoon show on the network. I learnt two songs on the ukulele, I made loads of chutney and jam and I wrote a kids book. ITV said viewers will see her joiningPaulat Batterseas Brands Hatch site in Kent. His replacement, Vernon Kay, has been met with scepticism, and so the whole palaver has cemented one prevailing narrative: that we are witnessing the demise of Radio 2. The tv star will not be on the airwaves until May as Rob Beckett takes over his BBC Radio 2 slot. She was a little raggy thing when I got her but shes cock of the walk now. "I was [disappointed] because I'm a great believer in continuity," he revealed, after relinquishing a slot he had held for 14 years. Paul O'Grady has revealed the real reason he's quit his BBC Radio 2 show, after presenting it for 14 years. The 66-year-old presenter told fans that he will now do "13 weeks on and then 13 off" in the Paul O'Grady on the Wireless slot on Sunday, from 5-7pm.. Read more: Paul O'Grady almost died after petting wounded dog Sharing a picture along with one of his dogs, Nancy, the . As always you can unsubscribe at any time. The 67-year-old icon left Radio 2 in . If you go off for 13 weeks and somebody else comes on, the listeners dont know when youre back on. Advertisement. Liz, 64, worked with BBC on a number of its radio stations before she was sacked from her show on BBC Radio 6 after working for the BBC for 35 years. The station has also lost Paul O'Grady, Vanessa Feltz and Graham Norton. Paul is also known for his Paul O'Grady: For the Love of Dogs and Paul O'Grady's Animal Orphans as well as presenting BBC Radio 2's Paul O'Grady on the Wireless. To mark the occasion, Daily Star has taken a sneak-peek into his life. O'Grady and Beckett had been swapping over every 13 weeks in the slot, after a shake-up to the station's schedule. Radio 2 adamantly denied her claims in a statement in which it added that the channel "is hugely proud of having a range of presenters from their 30s to 80 years old". Tweets. The BAFTA . He said in a lengthy Instagram post: Its my last Radio2 Sunday show for quite sometime, our listening figures have shot up so a great big thank you to everyone who listens. Bruces departure marks the culmination of both his 31-year career with Radio 2 and a painful week for everyone involved. "But it didnt work out like that, so it was an uncomfortable period., Speaking to the Daily Mail, Simon said he felt bosses were under 'genuine pressure from the top about improving the number of women in daytime and to make the network more contemporary.'. They wanted three and to tell you the truth I dont have an idea in my head for the third one! Veteran DJ Tony Blackburn has also complained about his Golden Hour show being shunted to Sunday nights. Paul's last programme will be on Sunday 14 August as he comes to the end of . Simon was the first of the big names to walk away from Radio 2 after 17 years at the station. Paul OGrady has quit his BBC Radio 2 show after station bosses made him share his Sunday afternoon slot with another presenter as part of a push to attract younger listeners. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. Download Podcasts. It really, really means a lot and I'm back on afternoons until the Autumn from tomorrow anyway. Fortunately, Paul is still very much in demand with TV producers, admitting that he has "already" been asked to take part in another series of For The Love Of Dogs. The broadcaster, 67, took to the Radio 2 airwaves one last time earlier today . Entertainment Daily Awards 2022: Is Paul OGrady your National Treasure? The 67-year-old has been at the station for 14 years and has hosted the Sunday afternoon slot since 2009. DON'T MISS: Paul O'Grady has quit his BBC Radio 2 show after station bosses made him share his Sunday afternoon slot with another presenter as part of a push to attract younger listeners.. A Radio 2 spokeswoman said:'Ken decided to leave Radio 2 and it's always been known he's leaving in March. Im not good in hotels. he chuckled, before adding that he also used the time to pen a children's book and learnt to play the ukelele. I do her far more downtrodden. Paul OGrady reflects on another birthday, Paul OGrady recalls Malcolms movie career. Ken explained his reasons for leaving Radio 2 in his quote and on air, the BBC previously told The Independent when approached about allegations of ageism from listeners. Paul James O'Grady was born on 14 June 1955 in Birkenhead, England. However, Paul O'Grady has admitted he is leaving his BBC Radio 2 program because he "wasn't very thrilled" with the changes made to the schedule that made him share the position with another presenter, Rob Beckett. 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Bye bye Radio 2 on Sunday night., And another expressed similar sentiments, tweeting: What we're you thinking of by cutting Paul O Grady's radio programme on Radio 2 to only basically half of the year, having Rob Beckett instead is a complete wrong decision, I had to switch the radio off when he sat in for Claudia Winklemann, you need to rethink.. So no, Paul OGrady, Radio 2 isnt what it was, but nothing can stay the same for ever. Although the presenter had fully intended to continue as contracted until the end of March, the BBC decided Friday would be his last show. @Battersea_. We are no longer accepting comments on this article. Paul O'Grady thanked his listeners and said he can now "run free" as he signed off from his final BBC Radio 2 show on Sunday. "Obviously I'm sad to be stepping away from my Radio 2 show," Graham said in a statement at the time. Paul O'Grady reflects on another birthday. Theyre trying to aim for a much younger audience, which doesnt make sense because youve got Radio 1 [for that]," he stated. I wish I had some goals, but Ive never been ambitious. "Its been an honour and privilege to be the Breakfast voice of BBC Radio London for 20 years and although Im leaving the show, Ill continue to expect hugs from my lovely listeners when I see them on the streets of London! Ahead of his last show, Paul O'Grady revealed why he is quitting his BBC Radio 2 show. Offeecial Radio 2 show page Paul James O'Grady , MBE (born 14 Juin 1955) is an Inglis comedian, telly presenter, actor, writer an radio disc jockey. Camilla, Queen Consort, will feature in a special episode. Following his departure from Radio 2, the much-loved presenter has revealed that he is not only working on a second series of the NTA nominated series For the Love of Dogs but also the release of a second childrens book. Jamie Phillips
#POGDOGS. . InJanuary, when Bruce announced his departure, former Radio 2 DJ Vanessa feltz accused the . Paul O'Grady has finished his 14-year stint on Radio 2 and confirmed reports it was because he was unhappy about sharing his Sunday afternoon slot. Paul O'Grady. At conservative gathering, Trump is still the favourite. You don't think of any other DJ when you think of that slot. Youve already lost @GrahamNortonFan and now this. 'Obviously I am over the moon and so are my parents and Tess and the kids, but it's the Ken Bruce show and the man has raised the bar so high that I'm just so excited to be able to take the reins. Listen live. Paul O'Grady has revealed his disappointment over Radio 2 being "on a quest for a younger audience", Andrea McLean bedridden as she admits 'I've been poorly for so long', Dan Walker explains why he didn't use cycle lane after accident, Paul O'Grady's Radio 2 departure came the year after a long and difficult lockdown, Madonna speaks out for first time since death of brother Anthony, Paul O'Grady still presents to present the popular series For The Love of Dogs, Gemma Atkinson shares fears for new baby after Mia's traumatic birth, Emmerdale's Laura Norton and Mark Jordon share kids' genetic condition, Victoria Beckham allegedly embarrassed by Nicola's wedding drama, EastEnders star Charlie Brooks loses battle with neighbours, Courteney Cox reacts to Prince Harry's claim he did mushrooms at house, Louise Minchin gave up sport 30 years ago over changing bodyshape, Eamonn Holmes and Ruth Langsford share rare snaps with son on birthday, Amazon's 'cheap to run' heated airer is reduced to under 50 in sale, Dom Joly's phone confiscated on work trip to 'totalitarian state', Brooklyn Beckham unveils tattoo 'addiction' with 70 honouring wife, Jeremy Clarkson brutally mocks Richard Hammond in height jibe, Jennifer Lawrence nearly bares all in braless party outfit, Anton Du Beke addresses surprising impact of Brexit on Strictly. "Radio 2 was always for an older audience," the For The Love of Dogs star continued sorrowfully to the Metro. and
'I had intended fulfilling my contract until the end of March but the BBC has decided it wants me to leave earlier. Elsewhere on radio, Jane Garvey, Fi Glover . The BBC should think long and hard about what will help retain its older listeners (many of whom are flocking to the likes of Boom Radio for its dedication to nostalgic hits), while still drafting in the generation coming up behind. 396 Following. The 67-year-old will be replaced by ex-Radio 1 host Scott Mills, 49. The 67-year-old confessed he "wasn't really happy" with the schedule shake-up which saw him share the . Last summer O'Grady left Radio 2 after Steve Wright, 68, Graham Norton, 59, and Simon Mayo, 64, all left and were replaced with a younger lineup. Radio 2 listeners have expressed their anger as Paul O'Grady has been taken off-air until May - a decision he insists was down to show bosses. Im going to do her a lot older, where shes got no tolerance at all for kids all she wants to do is listen to her radio and get drunk. O'Grady, 67, had . The staff in Battersea Dogs And Cats Home are so good that youll see it blossom and go off to a really nice home. He said he had handled the matter in "an honourable way", seeing out his current contract and handing in his notice to station bosses. Work in tv, radio and theatre when they'll have me and now and then I'll write a book. The comedian, 66, who used to perform as drag queen Lily Savage, presented Paul . It comes as a BBC source told The Sun: 'The BBC believe that every second he is on air is just free advertising for his new show on Greatest Hits Radio. Watch: Paul O'Grady explains reasons for leaving Radio 2 after 14 years. 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In my version shes a bit raggy. O'Grady has hosted his current show for 13 years, but a recent scheduling change saw Rob Beckett taking over for two three-month stints each year. His final show was in August 2022, which devastated regular listeners who had come to enjoy his broadcasts. Their daughter, Sharyn, was born in 1974. However, relations between Ken and the radio station appeared to have soured in recent weeks, with the legend announcing that he had been forced to cut his contract short by the BBC. I was so fed-up and bored. The broadcaster's comments come after the news that veteran DJ Ken Bruce was leaving the station after 45 years to go to Greatest Hits Radio. Radio 2 has changed, its not what it was. The comedian, 67 . Let's enjoy the week ahead!'. You can leave us a comment on our Facebook page @EntertainmentDailyFix and let us know. Ahead of his final show, O'Grady cited the change as the reason he was going. Youll get a dog coming in thats in a terrible state and terrified of its own shadow. In the meantime, lets look at what we still have. In a statement shared days before his final show, Paul said: "I've loved doing my Sunday afternoon show for the last 14 years and I'm going to miss my listeners as well as the fun I've had with my producer Malcolm Prince, but I feel that now is the right time to go.". Craig Charles' Radio 2 show on a Saturday night was axed last summer, amid the ongoing shake up of the BBC stations. Chris Evans, of course, left the Radio 2 Breakfast Show for Virgin in 2019. He had hosted the 5pm-7pm drivetime slot solo for nine years before Jo Whiley was drafted in to be his co-host in 2018. Get in touch with us at webcelebs@mirror.co.uk or call us direct 0207 29 33033. BBC Radio 2 listeners are up in arms after hearing fan favourite Paul OGrady is being taken off air after 23 years to be replaced by younger comedian Rob Beckett. . On Monday, Paul gave insight into the fact his show was being taken off the air for more than three months stating that the decision was not his idea. Paul O'Grady has finished his 14-year stint on Radio 2 and confirmed reports it was because he was unhappy about sharing his Sunday afternoon slot. 19K Followers. However, the For the Love of Dogs presenter has since been snapped up by Boom Radio UK for a one-off Christmas Day special. We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. "I just . You may want to read Metas Instagram cookie policy, external and privacy policy, external before accepting. "So I'm not going anywhere. You can unsubscribe at any time. Speaking via a statement issued at the time, Craig said: "Every party must come to an end and although I'm packing up my Trunk of Funk on Radio 2, I've loved bringing the party to its funky listeners each Saturday night.".