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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lifestyle
Jacob Stolworthy

Vernon Kay to replace Ken Bruce as BBC Radio 2’s mid-morning show host

Independent

The BBC has announced Ken Bruce’s replacement on Radio 2.

A month after the veteran DJ announced he would leave the station, it has been revealed that Vernon Kay will take his place.

Kay will succeed the Bruce as host of the BBC mid-morning show when he leaves this spring.

The presenter will launch the new show in May.

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