Last week, Bruce tweeted: 'I will be presenting my last show on Radio 2 next Friday. At around the same time, veteran broadcaster Ken Bruce, 72, also left the station to transfer to Greatest Hits Radio, sparking an "ageism" row. Vanessa Feltz, 61, and Craig Charles, 58, have also moved on. There's not another radio programme like it the incomparable Paul O'Grady. Paul O'Grady has announced that he will be departing his BBC Radio 2 show after 14 years in the job. 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. I was disappointed, because Im a great believer in continuity, he told Metro.co.uk, adding: If you go off for 13 weeks and somebody else comes on, the listeners dont know when youre back on., He continued: Radio 2 has changed; its not what it was. Paul O'Grady slams Radio 2 saying station is 'not what it was' Theyve already asked me! Download Podcasts. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. BBC Radio 2 - Paul O'Grady 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. Paul O'Grady taken off Radio 2 | Daily Mail Online As always you can unsubscribe at any time. ", He added: "Thanks very much and good luck to everyone on Radio 2 and long may it continue.". The staff in Battersea Dogs And Cats Home are so good that youll see it blossom and go off to a really nice home. 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. The TV and radio host lamented that he was . By Molly Powell. 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. Comedy legend Paul O'Grady has been a regular Radio 2 host on Sunday afternoons since 2009 but has been removed from airwaves by BBC bosses and fans are not happy about his replacement. 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. He said he had handled the matter in "an honourable way", seeing out his current contract and handing in his notice to station bosses. He said: 'My dad is a lorry driver and I said this when I joined Radio 2 and started standing in for Steve Wright, so we've always had Radio 2 on in the background. By '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. When I was in a hotel room, Id put a shower cap over the fire alarm and make myself breakfast. It emerged today that Bruce is leaving his BBC Radio 2 role a month early because the corporation reportedly became frustrated that his shows were 'free advertising' for his next station. We're delighted that we are back! Chris Evans bids farewell to BBC Radio 2. Read about our approach to external linking. Listen live. Entertainment Daily Awards 2022: Is Paul OGrady your National Treasure? Join Paul and the Dogs at. The decision did not sit well with Simon who quit months later, after saying he'd imagined himself staying at the station until he retired. 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. Losing the host of the UKs most popular radio show (8.2 million weekly listeners) feels like a crucial moment, and as though the stations future hangs in the balance. Im travelling light this time but when I used to go on the road, Id take my Baby Belling oven and my electric frying pan. But in February he was forced to give up half of his shows and share the time slot with 36-year-old comedian Rob Beckett with the men swapping presenting duties every three months. Reels. I like it when I get there, its the travelling I dont enjoy. The comedian, 67 . It posted a statement on social media, which read: "We're sad to say that after 14 years on Sunday afternoons, Paul O'Grady has decided to leave Radio 2". Watch: Paul O'Grady explains reasons for leaving Radio 2 after 14 years. Paul O'Grady presents his last BBC Radio 2 show as reveals he quit It really, really means a lot and I'm back on afternoons until the Autumn from tomorrow anyway. Paul OGrady has expressed his disappointment with BBC Radio 2, saying its not what it was. Ahead of his last show, Paul O'Grady revealed why he is quitting his BBC Radio 2 show. Show More Posts from paulogrady. InJanuary, when Bruce announced his departure, former Radio 2 DJ Vanessa feltz accused the . It isnt an easy balancing act, but this shifting landscape will no doubt kick Radio 2 into gear. "Radio 2 has changed, it . 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. There is Zoe Balls breakfast show, still by far the most popular breakfast show on the airwaves. 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. Paul O'Grady explains BBC Radio 2 hiatus - Yahoo! Paul James O'Grady MBE DL (born 14 June 1955) is an English comedian, broadcaster, actor, writer and former drag queen.He achieved notability in the London gay scene during the 1980s with his drag queen persona Lily Savage, through which he gained broader popularity in the 1990s.O'Grady subsequently dropped the character and in the 2000s became the presenter of various television and radio . Two genuine slip ups today -- "get the incest going" instead of "get the incense going", and his mobile phone dinged to announce an SMS just after he had asked a friend to get in touch. He tweeted last week: "I will be presenting my last show on Radio 2 next Friday. The TV and radio host lamented that he was "disappointed", suggesting Radio 2 was always intended for an older audience, but that producers are on a quest to make it more appealing to the younger generation. Paul O'Grady breaks silence as BBC Radio 2 show taken off air amid 'new regime'. Paul O'Grady, best known for hosting For the Love of Dogs, has filled the Sunday evening BBC Radio 2 slot from 5pm . The presenter, 66, has been replaced with comedian . The Paul O'Grady Show is a British comedy chat show presented by comedian Paul O'Grady, first shown on 11 October 2004.The programme is a teatime chat show consisting of a mixture of celebrity guests, comic stunts, musical performances, and occasionally viewer competitions.. Meanwhile, Rob expressed his excitement at landing his new Radio 2 role, saying earlier this month: As someone that has inhuman levels of energy, Im incredibly grateful and excited that the BBC are letting me loose on the airwaves to try and pump up anyone feeling the end-of-weekend blues. Paul O'Grady's fans are seething over his removal from BBC Radio 2 and his replacement, Some Radio 2 fans are livid that Paul will be replaced by Rob Beckett and have vowed to boycott his show, Paul took to Instagram earlier this week to discuss his removal from the airwaves. "I will enjoy a dollop of energy-boosting shut-eye to swing from zip-lines with my three effervescent grandchildren and frolic with my fianc Ben, who irritatingly remains 10 years younger than me!". BBC Radio 2 fans are angry after hearing fan favourite Paul O'Grady is being taken off air after 23 years - to be replaced by younger comedian Rob Beckett. Paul O'Grady has revealed that his BBC Radio 2 weekend show will not air again until May due to a "management decision". Leave a comment if you're watching! He continues to host For The Love of Dogs, an ITV series following the staff at Battersea Dogs Home and the dogs they care for. Bruces departure marks the culmination of both his 31-year career with Radio 2 and a painful week for everyone involved. Radio 2 was always for an older audience. Paul O'Grady quit BBC Radio 2 as he 'wasn't happy with change' Veteran DJ Tony Blackburn has also complained about his Golden Hour show being shunted to Sunday nights. Paul O'Grady. MORE : Craig Revel Horwood loves playing Miss Hannigan in Annie: She despises children and shes drunk most of the time, MORE : Vernon Kay emotional as he speaks out on taking over from Ken Bruce on BBC Radio 2, Saving Private Ryan actor Tom Sizemore dies aged 61 after brain aneurysm, Gogglebox star Ellie Warner reveals babys gender in adorable moment with sister Izzis young children, Babatunde Aleshe confirms Matt Hancock is out of Im A Celebrity Get Me Out of Here! Safe to say, Pauls ever-devoted fans were over the moon for him on this career news. One furious fan tweeted: Whose idea is it to replace @PaulOGradyShow with @robbeckettcomic even for 13 weeks? While Im on the subject Id also like to thank my producer ( sounds very grand) Malcolm Prince who is one of the best in the business and hasnt cracked once in the 14 years weve been on air. Thank you @BoomRadioUK, before asking: Will there be a regular spot for #teampog in the future?, The radio station saw the tweet and replied back: Well mention it to Father Christmas when we see him.. Paul O'Grady, 67, took to Instagram to share a picture of himself on board a speed boat after news broke this week that the presenter would be stepping down from his BBC Radio 2 show. I know youre not supposed to but I like working with kids. Secret husband I was in panto and I went for a drink afterwards with the producer. The statement concluded: "[We] will continue to be a multi-generational radio station that serves a 35-plus audience with listeners tuning in each week to our brilliant range of programmes, hosted by some of the UKs best-loved presenters.". We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. Paul O'Grady fans 'concerned' as they launch campaign to 'save' radio slot He attended Christian Brothers School and, after his graduation, worked as a clerk in a magistrate's court. 5th Oct 2022, 7:11am - 2 min read. Paul O'Grady has criticised Radio 2, saying 'it's not what it was' after Ken Bruce quit his primetime show.. Paul O'Grady's Radio exit wasn't entirely amicable - with the star admitting he quit due to "not being happy" with the BBC's plans for his popular show. The real story here is that commercial radio is having a moment and good for them. Paul O'Grady is stepping down from his BBC Radio 2 show after hosting the Sunday afternoon slot for 14 years. I do her far more downtrodden. Paul O'Grady claims that BBC Radio 2 'has changed' (Credit: ITV) Paul finished his stint on Radio 2 last August. Born on June 14, 1955 in Birkenhead, before he hit the big time, TV star Paul O' Grady performed as Lily Savage in the 80s. His final show was in August 2022, which devastated regular listeners who had come to enjoy his broadcasts. He reportedly broke a clause that he himself had created in his TV contract to be able to adopt the pup, who originally arrived at Battersea Cats and Dogs Home in search of a new owner. 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Paul O'Grady has quit his BBC Radio 2 show after 14 years on air. Paul O'Grady is leaving BBC Radio 2, saying it was "the right time to go". 15:37 GMT 28 Feb 2023 Simon was the first of the big names to walk away from Radio 2 after 17 years at the station. However, after almost 12 blissful years, I now need to step down to catch up on a much needed decades deficit of beauty sleep! Paul O'Grady quits Radio 2 show saying it's the 'right time to go' Paul O'Grady quits Radio 2 show after 14 years in latest BBC shake-up But Eddie, one of my other dogs, hates them all hes not interested in friends! We wish Ken all the best for the future. 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O'Grady and Beckett had been swapping over every 13 weeks in the slot, after a shake-up to the station's schedule. Paul O'Grady last show on BBC Radio 2 - Lancashire Telegraph Paul O'Grady's life - secret husband to model ex-wife - Daily Star DON'T MISS: 'It is part of us, it is in our DNA - Ken Bruce is mid-mornings. Shes lovely, the friendliest dog on the planet. "Obviously I'm sad to be stepping away from my Radio 2 show," Graham said in a statement at the time. I go in a hotel room and I look at the bed and I think, Hmm, how many people have slept in this before me? Even in a posh hotel I think that. They wanted three and to tell you the truth I dont have an idea in my head for the third one! William and Kate worried Prince George will be overwhelmed at King Charles coronation, Beyond Paradise fans turns emotional at Ruth Madocs final on-screen appearance. He said he was doing a national tour of Annie. ', The comments below have not been moderated, By A Romanian sausage dog, called Sausage, or Sos I couldnt think of a name for her. Also leaving the station is his producer Malcolm Prince, whom he jokingly insulted on every show. She was a little raggy thing when I got her but shes cock of the walk now. . Paul O'Grady and Steve Wright. Let's enjoy the week ahead!'. 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.". Express. 17:24 GMT 28 Feb 2023. In just a handful of years, the station's schedule has undergone so much change that the . Broadcaster Paul O'Grady has revealed his a next role after leaving BBC Radio 2 - and it's something very different. BBC Radio 2: Which presenters have quit the channel? Meanwhile, Paul's own departure came soon after a long lockdown period during which the bubbly broadcaster admitted to being "fed up and bored". Remembering that his initial work for Radio 2 had been as an occasional stand-in presenter 14 years ago before he was handed his current show in 2009, he said: "I only came to do a few hours for Elaine Paige and look what happened.".