Ken Bruce has confirmed his departure date from BBC Radio 2. The 71-year-old said he will be leaving the show next Friday rather than at the end of March as intended.
In a Twitter statement shared on Friday, February 24, Ken told his 141k followers: "I will be presenting my last show on Radio 2 next Friday. 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!"
Ken announced he was leaving BBC Radio 2 in January to join Greatest Hits Radio. He has hosted the current iteration of his show since 1992 and prior to that, had worked at the BBC since 1978. Ken's Radio 2 show currently includes daily quiz, PopMaster, which is very popular with listeners.
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The broadcaster's latest update comes after BBC Radio 2 announced his replacement would be Vernon Kay. In a statement earlier today, Vernon said: "I'm absolutely over the moon to be handed the microphone to present the mid-morning show on Radio 2, and what an honour to follow in the footsteps of the mighty Ken Bruce.
"I look forward to playing some of the best music in the world whilst in the company of the Radio 2 listeners who I feel I've got to know over the last 18 months. It’s a dream come true to join the Radio 2 family and I can’t wait to start." You can read more on this here.
In response to Ken's statement, a BBC spokesperson told WalesOnline: "Ken decided to leave Radio 2 and it's always been known he’s leaving in March. Returning to Wogan House for a week after a month of broadcasting the Piano Room sessions at Maida Vale provided a natural break. We wish Ken all the best for the future."
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