Lorraine Kelly has paid an emotional tribute to BBC Radio 2 broadcaster Steve Wright as he bid farewell to the airwaves after his final show on Sunday.
The ITV daytime presenter posted on Twitter to her followers that she 'loved being a listener and also lucky enough to have been a guest' on Steve's show.
Steve, 68, departed from the BBC when the broadcaster axed the show after 23 years in a bid to reduce the age of the main presenters on the station, writes the Mirror.
Sharing her farewell message on Twitter, Lorraine wrote: “Can’t believe it’s the last Steve Wright In The Afternoon.
“Loved being a listener and also lucky enough to have been a guest. Steve is such a brilliant broadcaster.”
Sharing her respect and adoration for the radio DJ, many also shared their appreciation with Steve in the comments section of the star’s tweet.
One commented: “Steve Wright has been pretty much the radio of my life.
“From Diamond Geezer Mr Spoon in the 80s/90s to driving me home throughout my teaching career.
“You'll know what you're missing when it's gone. Feel sad driving home today. Thanks Steve. Sad Drivin!”
While another added: “Afternoon radio will not be the same.”
This comes after Naga Munchetty took to social media to bid an emotional farewell to one of her BBC colleagues after he announced his departure from Newsnight.
The BBC Breakfast host paid tribute to Stephen Smith, describing him as a ‘bloody decent person’.
After the Newsnight Culture correspondent announced his departure from the BBC, Naga wrote: “One of the best creative wordsmiths/journalists I've ever had the honour to work with.
“And above all, a bloody decent person. Good luck, Stephen!”
Stephen announced his exit from the broadcaster with a statement to his social media, writing: “Some professional news – and it’s goodnight from me for the last time.
“I was fortunate to meet a who’s who of everyone who matters in arts & culture, from Scorsese to Stormzy.
“Thanks to the producers, camera crews and picture editors I worked with – at least they were, mostly, getting paid.”
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