BBC announces date Vernon Kay will start new mid-morning radio show The TV presenter, 49, was announced as the replacement for veteran broadcaster Ken Bruce, who helmed the programme for 31 years Wales Online · Apr 28, 2023
BBC 'cancels' reboot of classic quiz show Friends Like These with Alison Hammond as host The BBC has axed a reboot of classic quiz show Friends Like These after a pilot with Alison Hammond and Vernon Kay as hosts last month, sources say Daily Mirror · Apr 17, 2023
Tess Daly: I don’t want to encourage my daughters to count calories The Strictly Come Dancing presenter talks to Lauren Taylor about the healing powers of food – and her secret beauty ingredient The Independent UK · Apr 13, 2023
When does Vernon Kay start on BBC Radio 2? Listeners want to know when Vernon Kay will start on BBC Radio 2, having replaced Ken Bruce as the new mid-morning presenter in 2023. GoodToKnow · Apr 12, 2023
Paul Cattermole 'a beacon of light' as devastated pals remember S Club 7 star Celebrities have flocked to pay tribute to the singer following his death aged 46 Manchester Evening News · Apr 8, 2023
S Club 7 manager's heartfelt tribute to 'beacon of light' Paul Cattermole Simon Fuller said Cattermole will be 'greatly missed' following the singer's sudden death. Daily Record · Apr 8, 2023
S Club 7 manager is 'deeply shocked and saddened' by the death of Paul Cattermole Manager of S Club 7, Simon Fuller, has remembered singer Paul Cattermole as “a beacon of light for a generation of pop music fans” following the… The National (Scotland) · Apr 8, 2023
Paul Cattermole tributes led by Rylan Clark and Vernon Kay after S Club 7 star's death S Club 7's Paul Cattermole was found dead at his home in Dorset and there are thought to be "no suspicious circumstances" around his death Daily Mirror · Apr 7, 2023
Read S Club 7's tribute to Paul Cattermole after singer's death Singer was due to reunite with the band for a 25th anniversary tour Wales Online · Apr 7, 2023
PopMaster: Ken Bruce’s music quiz to become TV gameshow at Channel 4 ‘I can’t wait to find out whether I might have a face for TV after all,’ said Bruce The Independent UK · Apr 6, 2023
ITV This Morning's Alison Hammond and Dermot O'Leary replaced in shake-up as new hosts confirmed The programme's usual Friday hosts have been fronting the show this week as they stepped in for Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield but viewers are delighted with their replacements announced in the shake-up. Daily Record · Apr 6, 2023
Ken Bruce admits he felt like an afterthought at BBC Radio 2 as he starts new job Ken Bruce admits he felt like an afterthought at BBC Radio 2 and wanted to prove his worth after leaving the Beeb. The legendary broadcaster has started his new role on Greatest Hits Radio. Daily Record · Apr 5, 2023
Ken Bruce admits he's 'struggling to plan his day' after Radio 2 exit as he launches new show The Glasgow-born broadcaster's new show started on Monday on Greatest Hits Radio at 10am, and after 31 years in his previous timeslot, Ken says it will take some time to adjust to the schedule after 40 years at BBC Radio 2. Daily Record · Apr 3, 2023
Paddy McGuinness joins Vernon Kay for most Boltonian picture after 'blunder' at Wembley Stadium The two Bolton stars were reunited in the stands as they cheered on Bolton Wanderers Manchester Evening News · Apr 3, 2023
Daily Mirror · Mar 29, 2023 BBC pays tribute to Paul O'Grady as former employer 'shocked and saddened' by his death The BBC has paid tribute to 'much loved' former Radio 2 presenter Paul O'Grady following his 'unexpected but peaceful' death aged 67 on Tuesday night
Daily Record · Mar 29, 2023 Paul O'Grady tributes flood in as Lorraine Kelly brands him the 'kindest man' Paul O'Grady has died "unexpectedly but peacefully" aged 67 as floods of famous friends and pals rush to pay tribute to the late star.
The Independent UK · Mar 27, 2023 Ken Bruce says he ‘wasn’t being difficult’ about BBC exit Broadcaster says he was ‘annoyed’ when corporation asked him to leave Radio 2 three weeks early
Daily Mirror · Mar 26, 2023 Ken Bruce was 'disappointed' Radio 2 bosses didn't trust him to exit on his own terms Ken announced he would be leaving Radio 2 in January, becoming the latest big name star to part ways with the station. He follows in the footsteps of Paul O’Grady, Graham Norton, Chris Evans, Craig Charles and Vanessa Feltz in what has been described as a ‘legends exodus’
Manchester Evening News · Mar 22, 2023 Fans react in disbelief as Vernon Kay reveals he's approaching a big birthday They told the new BBC Radio 2 mid-morning host that he looks nothing like his years
Daily Record · Mar 21, 2023 New BBC role for Paul O'Grady after he lands job at rival station less than a year after Radio 2 exit Paul has now revealed that he will be joining Boom Radio.
Daily Mirror · Mar 15, 2023 Tess Daly reveals the TV-watching trick that keeps her in top shape at 53 The Strictly presenter sets an alarm and holds a length of wood for one minute to tone up her arms - and does yoga and lunges in font of her favourite shows
Daily Record · Mar 13, 2023 Vanessa Feltz slams 'disrespectful' BBC after Ken Bruce 'ousted' from Radio 2 Vanessa Feltz has gone in on her former workplace for their 'disrespectful' treatment of the Scots broadcaster.
Daily Record · Mar 7, 2023 BBC Radio 2 launches new quiz after Ken Bruce takes Popmaster to new job The new quiz called Ten to the Top is an accumulator, where each player will be asked ten questions about pop music, with the value of points increasing.
Manchester Evening News · Mar 7, 2023 Vernon Kay hits red carpet with rarely seen Tess Daly lookalike daughter after emotionally securing new BBC R2 gig The TV and radio star was joined by 18-year-old Phoebe at the John Wick Chapter 4 UK premiere
The Guardian - UK · Mar 4, 2023 The week in audio: The Witch Trials of JK Rowling; Dear Daughter; Sisters – review The Harry Potter author talks about her struggles with fandom; Namulanta Kombo’s acclaimed World Service show returns; and Kaitlin Prest investigates sibling power struggles