Some listeners were unhappy with that change, Ms Thomas said, but got over it within six weeks. A Radio 2 spokesperson said: "Ken decided to leave Radio 2 and it's always been . He hosted his mid-morning show on the BBC World Service in the late 1980s. Bruce is moving to a rival mid-morning slot on Greatest Hits Radio, a commercial station. In a promotional video for his new show, which launches in April, Bruce urged his loyal listeners to follow him there. Ken Bruce's Professional Life. 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. Ken Bruce's net worth [16], In December 2008, a crew of fishermen listeners were inadvertently relaying the show to every ship and coastguard station for miles around. 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. It's reported that the former Family Fortunes star has signed a lucrative two year deal. Gary Davies, host of the stations Sounds Of The 80s show, will host the show from March 6 until Kay takes over. [5] Bruce will present his final Radio 2 show on 3 March.[6]. Kay, who is celebrating his 20th wedding anniversary to Strictly Come Dancing . 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. Read more. He is from United Kingdom. He is a regular presenter of the long-running Sunday Night is Music Night. Kerith Coldham (m. 2000), Anne Bruce (m. 19901995), Verity Bruce, Kate Bruce, Douglas Bruce, Murray Bruce, Campbell Bruce, Charlie Bruce. And he had no real ego. Following the launch of BBC Radio Scotland in November 1978, he became one of the original presenters of Nightbeat, alongside Iain Purdon. Bruce also presented shows for BBC Radio Scotland from London. "What a fantastic start to a great year of increased ambition and innovation for Bauer Media Audio. ", Speaking to the Daily Mail, Bruce explained: "I was called in at 12.30 and told that my final show would be a week today and wasn't given any real reason that I understood. The best in music every weekday with Ken Bruce, with live sessions. While Bruce was on holiday in August 2007, he was briefly replaced by Davina McCall. Loose Women star, who welcomed Belle earlier this month and Rose on her 32nd birthday last October, posted the adorable snap on Instagram. . 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. In January 1985, Bruce left Radio Scotland and took over from Terry Wogan on The Radio 2 Breakfast Show, being replaced himself by Derek Jameson in April 1986. 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Boy George chooses two more songs in Tracks of My Years. He appeared in celebrity episodes of The Chase on 4 October 2014 and 12 December 2021. The much-loved veteran broadcaster will host a . He became a stand-in presenter on Radio 2, mainly covering for Ray Moore on the Early show. Bruce became a staff announcer for BBC Radio 4 Scotland and then BBC Radio Scotland in 1978. "However, I feel that after 45 years of full-time broadcasting on BBC Radio its time for a change. Ken Bruce (Kenneth Robertson Bruce) was born on 2 February, 1951 in Glasgow, United Kingdom. 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). Please report any comments that break our rules. 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The broadcaster revealed the news himself on his BBC show on Tuesday morning. The 71-year-old, whose PopMaster quiz is a show staple, announced he'd be quitting after 31 years in January. The broadcaster started working at the corporation in 1977 as a BBC Radio Scotland presenter. I'm a little surprised and disappointed. See you in April!". [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. His youngest son was born in February 2008. Bruce has presented multiple shows on BBC Radio 2. Announcing the news on air during his Radio 2 show, Bruce said that his departure was bittersweet - sad but also happy for me. Let's enjoy the week ahead! Radio 2 will announce the host and details of a new mid-morning show at a later date. 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. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. [3] He hosted his mid-morning show on the BBC World Service in the late 1980s. "[28], In November 2007, he appeared on a Never Mind the Buzzcocks special for Children in Need. He presented Radio 2 Ballroom programmes regularly from November 1980 until 1982. The 71-year-old. Such comments are read throughout the programme, generally on a theme of the day, such as a news story. Ive always felt that Ive still got something to prove. It was rumoured that members of the public would be able to play again before Christmas 2007, however this did not happen. It has been a tremendously happy time for me here, Ive made so many friends, Ive worked with many, many wonderful colleagues, but I feel that after 45 years of full-time broadcasting on BBC radio of some sort or another, it is time for a change, he said. and presented the Eurovision Song Contest Previews from 19891991 on BBC1. He will be replaced by Vernon Kay, Don't miss any TV and showbiz news - sign up to free alerts. In November 2007, he appeared on a Never Mind the Buzzcocks special for Children in Need. "However, I feel that after 45 years of full-time broadcasting on BBC Radio its time for a change. [31], Bruce and Bowles recorded Bring Me Sunshine for charity. This page has been archived and is no longer updated. A handful of stores operated by the bargain retailer have closed or will be closing over the next few weeks. In 2014, Bruce narrated the BBC One game show Reflex. Kate Bottley, Ken Bruce, Rylan, Fearne Cotton, Sara Cox, Jamie Cullum, Gary Davies, Paul. It was rumoured that members of the public would be able to play again before Christmas 2007 but this did not happen. Early life and career [ edit] Find out more about how we use your information in our privacy policy and cookie policy. BBC broadcasting legend Ken Bruce is leaving Radio 2 after 31 years presenting his weekday mid-morning show. He joined Radio 2 more regularly in 1982 as a stand-in presenter, mainly covering for Ray Moore on the Early show. These adverts enable local businesses to get in front of their target audience the local community. Bruce announced on 17 January 2023 that he would be leaving BBC Radio 2 in March of that year to pursue other opportunities outside the BBC, including hosting a new mid-morning show for Greatest Hits Radio, replacing Mark Goodier. . Bruce first joined the BBC in 1977 and fronted the Radio 2 Breakfast Show in 1985, taking over from Sir Terry Wogan. Existing Radio 2 presenters Rylan and Zoe Ball are also in the running as well as Gary Davies. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. Following an announcement by Bruce on 7 January 2008, the normal format returned on 21 January 2008. [29], Bruce holds a PCV (Passenger Carrying Vehicle) driving licence and is the co-owner of a number of AEC Routemaster buses with Charles Nove, Alan Dedicoat and Steve Madden. In December 2008, Bruce was officially inducted into the Radio Academy Hall of Fame. Ken isn't sailing. It was believed that Presley had never visited England and the claim caused considerable controversy. Bruce joined the BBC in 1977 as a BBC Radio Scotland presenter, took over the Radio . Bruce will join the Bauer station Greatest Hits. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. 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. Ken said "Hospital Radio continues to thrive and I am delighted to take on the role of patron.". Bruce became a regular presenter for Radio 2 in . On April Fools' Day 2011, Bruce's radio show was presented by comedian Rob Brydon impersonating Bruce throughout. Editors' Code of Practice. . 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. 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 . The shock announcement caught many by surprise and continues the station's big name exodus. 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. The show also includes a daily quiz, PopMaster. 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. Ken Bruce will be leaving BBC Radio 2 after 31 years of presenting on the radio station. Available now Nigel Harman chooses his Tracks of My Years 2:30:00 All available episodes (21 total) Coming Up Album of the Week. Let's enjoy the week ahead! Click here to upload yours. Mitch Benn), Bruce recorded a version of the Andy Stewart song Donald, Wheres yer Troosers? for the Bandaged CD to raise money for the charity BBC Children in Need. Bruce has been a presenter on BBC Radio 2 since 1980. . If you are dissatisfied with the response provided you can The BBC confirmed that Ken Bruce would be replaced by Vernon Kay with the new host taking over in May. Email digishowbiz@the-sun.co.uk or call us direct on 0207 782 4220 . PopMaster has run as a feature of Bruce's show since 16th February 1998. 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. 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. Also learn how He earned most of networth at the age of 69 years old? [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. Do you want to stay up to date of all the news about Entertainment? Bruces new pay deal is believed to comfortably exceed the 385,000-389,999 he receives from the BBC. His first regular slot on Radio 2 was the Saturday Late Show in 1984. 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. Mitch Benn), Bruce recorded a version of the Andy Stewart song "Donald Where's Your Troosers?" Bruce competed against Paddy O'Connell, with John Kennedy O'Connor chairing the quiz. 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 . It is important that we continue to promote these adverts as our local businesses need as much support as possible during these challenging times. DJ Gary Davies will fill the gap between Bruce's departure and Kay's first show.. But he . 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. "I will always be very proud of my association with theBBCand Radio 2 in particular and Id like to thank everyone who has helped to make the mid-morning show a success.. Hosting the likes of PopMaster, a quiz to test music knowledge which has run for 25 years, and Tracks of My Years. In 1980, he took on the mid-morning slot and then, in 1983, he presented a daily afternoon entertainment show. 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". The Scottish presenter will host his final show next week, after 31 years in the role. His youngest son was born in February 2008. 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.. On 30 December 2012, Bruce won an edition of Celebrity Mastermind with his specialist subject being the Jeeves novels of P.G. He will join Greatest Hits Radio in April. 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. Although the programme's playlist is almost exclusively rock, pop and soul from the 1960s onwards, until early 2008 its Radio Data System flag identified it as programme type 12, "M.O.R." Learn How rich is He in this year and how He spends money? View popular celebrities life details, birth signs and real ages. We will update Ken Bruce's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible. 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. The radio DJ, who started at the BBC in his early 30s, said he would always be proud of his association with the BBC and Radio 2, but that he wanted to continue his career in a slightly different way in the next few years. Following Wogan's death in 2016, his tenure of the show became the oldest for a presenter still living. 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. Ken Bruce is leaving the BBC after 30 years of broadcasting. Congratulations on a brilliant career.". It previously included other competitions such as Spin It to Win It and Words Don't Come Easily, although these were dropped in 2007 following the phone-in scandal. Due to your consent preferences, youre not able to view this. Vernon Kay is to replace Ken Bruce on his BBC Radio 2 mid-morning weekday show, the BBC has confirmed. The actress reportedly rumbled Buchan and Farzard after they allegedly became close during the filming of the BBC thriller. On January 17, 2023, Ken Bruce shocked his adoring Radio 2 audience when he announced he was leaving his mid-morning show. ", "I feel that after 45 years of full-time broadcasting on BBC Radio, it's time for a change. 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. Giovanna Fletcher dropped the hint during Channel Steph's Packed Lunch. Ken Bruce has said he is a little surprised and disappointed that his final BBC Radio 2 show will be as early as next week. 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. 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. 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