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Daily Mirror
Daily Mirror
Entertainment
Mark Jefferies

Vernon Kay admits to being 'nervous' ahead of Radio 2 debut replacing Ken Bruce

Vernon Kay has no doubt about the enormity of the task at hand as he takes over from Radio 2 legend Ken Bruce today.

In fact, the 49-year-old has been so keen to perfect his new show he has even rehearsed his commute to the BBC studios several times and even played whole shows to no listeners.

Vernon, who steps into the weekday morning slot left vacant by Bruce after 31 years, said: “Let’s not beat around the bush. Ken’s show is massive and it’s all thanks to him and what he’s done over that long period of time.

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