Vernon Kay has opened up during a chat with Zoe Ball on Radio 2 after it was announced that he will be long-running host Ken Bruce's replacement for the BBC station.
The 48-year-old television presenter became emotional during the interview and said it was a “big deep breath” when deciding to take over from the veteran broadcaster on his mid-morning BBC Radio 2 slot because it's “big shoes” to fill.
Vernon, who celebrates 20 years of marriage with Tess Daly this year, will take over in May after Ken's final 9.30am to 12pm show after 31 years in the hot seat on-air. The dad-of-two admitted he was apprehensive to take over for Ken who he hailed as a "legend" amid major backlash from listeners upset at the latest schedule shake-up.
