During his show on 21 April 2008, theatre producer Bill Kenwright told Bruce that Elvis Presley once visited London in 1958 and was taken on a tour of the city by Tommy Steele. 3-min read. Bruce also told the Daily Mail newspaper: I was called in at 12.30 and told that my final show would be a week today and wasnt given any real reason that I understood. In 2014, Bruce narrated the BBC One game show Reflex. In 1980, he took on the mid-morning slot and then, in 1983, he presented a daily afternoon current affairs show. Let's enjoy the week ahead! If you have a complaint about the editorial content which relates to He said: "What better way to celebrate my 45 years in radio than with a new adventure and a brand-new show on Greatest Hits Radio. However, it soon emerged the. The following year he fronted the Radio 2 Breakfast Show, taking over from Sir Terry Wogan. The daily quiz lets viewers flex their music knowledge as they answer a series of questions dating from the beginnings of pop music to the current chart. Nothing stays the same for ever and I have decided the time is right for me to move on from Radio 2 when I reach the end of my current contract in March, he said, in comments released later by the BBC. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. In her previous role as an executive producer, Ms Thomas launched the Chris Evans Breakfast Show, which controversially replaced the programme hosted by Terry Wogan. Ben Cooper, chief content and music officer at Bauer Audio UK which owns Greatest Hits Radio, said: "Ken Bruce is a broadcasting legend, with the biggest radio show in the UK, so as well as today being an exciting announcement for Greatest Hits Radio and its growing audience, it is a hugely significant moment for the industry. [34], In February 2023, Bruce appeared with his son Murray in the first part of a BBC Two documentary series, presented by Chris Packham, titled Inside Our Autistic Minds. He began his broadcasting career with the Hospital Broadcasting Service in Glasgow. [24] From 1988 to 2022, he was Radio 2's commentator for the Eurovision Song Contest, having taken over from fellow broadcaster and friend Ray Moore. I had intended fulfilling my contract until the end of March but the BBC has decided it wants me to leave earlier. [33], In 2022, he was interviewed about Pennyhooks Farm and his son, 18-year-old Murray, who is one of several non-verbal people working on the care farm, in the BBC One We Are England documentary Farming England: Farming on the Spectrum - Oxfordshire. This 'prize' replaced a CD wallet as of 27 February 2012. Veteran radio presenter Ken Bruce has announced he's stepping back from his Radio 2 morning show after 31 years to join commercial station Greatest Hits Radio. In 2013, the audience for the Ken Bruce Show reached a record 8.17 million. An earlier consolation prize, a 'Space' radio, has been known to appear on eBay, to Bruce's amusement. I'm a little surprised and disappointed. A handful of stores operated by the bargain retailer have closed or will be closing over the next few weeks. He has spoken about remote work to the BBC website, saying: "We get a lot more people just asking for a simple hello or a mention for relatives just because they are not seeing them as much as they could. Vernon Kay will take over in May following the announcement last month that Scottish broadcasting veteran Bruce would be stepping down from presenting his mid-morning show on Radio 2 after 31 years. You wouldn't normally hear a tractor driving past or birds tweeting in the background of Ken Bruce's BBC Radio 2 show. Sitting in the famous black chair. Let's enjoy the week ahead! 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. Competitions are usually music-based, with a love song and dedications feature at 10:15am. Veteran Radio 2 presenters have been unhappy about the stations lurch towards youth, which has involved a reduction in music from before the 1990s and an attempt to woo listeners in their 30s and early 40s. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. The public phone-in PopMaster quiz was suspended after airing on 18 July 2007. His first regular slot on Radio 2 was the Saturday Late Show in 1984. [35][36], Bruce has four sons and two daughters. We have estimated He will join Greatest Hits Radio in April. A Radio 2 spokesperson said: "Ken decided to leave Radio 2 and it's always been . And he had no real ego. Ken isn't sailing off into retirement just yet, instead he's launching a brand new show on Greatest Hits Radio and is taking his beloved PopMaster quiz with him. Ken Bruce (Kenneth Robertson Bruce) was born on 2 February, 1951 in Glasgow, United Kingdom. Bruce became a staff announcer for BBC Radio 4 Scotland. [20][21], As a result of restrictions imposed due to Covid-19, from 23 March 2020 to 31 May 2021, Bruce self-isolated and presented his show from his home. Steve Wright was removed from his afternoon show and replaced with Radio 1s Scott Mills, while other presenters have jumped ship. The programme runs from 9.30am until 12pm every weekday morning. It previously included other competitions such as Spin It to Win It and Words Don't Come Easily, although these were dropped in 2007 following the phone-in scandal. Lorna Clarke, the director of BBC Music, said: Ken is an extraordinary broadcaster with an exceptional career over many decades. The broadcaster revealed the news himself on his BBC show on Tuesday morning. Ken Bruces income source is mostly from being a successful . He has been part of every significant occasion marked by BBC Radio 2 and we, his faithful audience and the Radio 2 all-star line-up, will miss his warm humour and wit. I will be presenting my last show on Radio 2 next Friday, he tweeted. HP10 9TY. On 30 December 2012, Bruce won an edition of Celebrity Mastermind with his specialist subject being the Jeeves novels of P.G. Bruce has presented multiple shows on BBC Radio 2. In September 2018, Bruce became the patron of Stoke Mandeville Hospital Radio, replacing former mayor of Aylesbury and long-standing patron and co-founder of the station, Freda Roberts MBE JP. On 4 October 2014, he took part in a celebrity episode of The Chase. The 48-year-old TV presenter and radio DJ is said to have put pen to paper on a two-year deal to take over . The radio DJ, who started at the BBC in his early 30s, said he would always be proud of his association with the BBC and Radio 2, but that he wanted to continue his career in a slightly different way in the next few years. BBC Radio WM turned Radio 2 presenter Richie Anderson has revealed how his forthcoming appearance on Celebrity Mastermind turned his football-mad knees to jelly. 0. Bruce's first broadcasts were from Scotland when he took over the presentation of Radio 2 Ballroom from Scotland after the death of Radio Scotland's announcer/presenter of Scottish Dance Music programmes, David Findlay. In 1998, he shared this role with being UK spokesman for that year's contest, reading out the points for the UK telephone vote, taking it over from Colin Berry, who then returned the following year. The DJ joined Radio 2 as a regular presenter in 1984 and has been a full-time broadcaster on the BBC for more than 45 years. He has been part of every significant occasion marked by BBC Radio 2 and we, his faithful audience and the Radio 2 all-star line-up will miss his warm humour and wit. Such comments are read throughout the programme, generally on a theme of the day, such as a news story. A Radio 2 spokesperson said: Ken decided to leave Radio 2 and its always been known hes leaving in March. The show also includes a daily quiz, PopMaster. It is a fact that, when a group of 'people' are used to illustrate society, on BBC TV, the appearance of mixed colours, faiths, sexes, disability, etc., etc, can usually be predicted, when in the real world, in the majority (if not all) of the UK, such a group would not be seen together, so it is totally unrepresentative of the real world . Ken Bruce's son Murray. Bruce became a regular presenter for Radio 2 in January 1984 when he assumed hosting duties for the Saturday late night show in addition to his continuing show on Radio Scotland. Bruce joined the BBC in 1977 as a BBC Radio Scotland presenter, took over the Radio 2 breakfast show from Terry Wogan in 1985 and became permanent mid-morning host in 1992. After various different slots on the show, he is best known for his mid-morning programme, which he has hosted since 1992. ITV Emmerdales Amy Nuttall rumbled husband Andrew Buchan and BBC Better co-star Leila Farzad's romance by lingerie. Kay, who is celebrating his 20th wedding anniversary to Strictly Come Dancing . He joined Radio 2 in 1983, meaning he has worked at the station for 40 years. Radio 2 will announce the host and details of a new mid-morning show at a later date. In 1980, he took on the mid-morning slot and then, in 1983, he presented a daily afternoon entertainment show. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. I had intended fulfilling my contract until the end of March but the BBC has decided it wants me to leave earlier. To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. Ken Bruce is set to leave BBC Radio 2 in March, when his contract expires. He joined Radio 2 more regularly in 1982 as a stand-in presenter, mainly covering for Ray Moore on the Early show. A source told Page Six the monarch began the eviction process on January 11. [5] Bruce will present his final Radio 2 show on 3 March.[6]. Nothing stays the same forever. The BBC confirmed that Bruce will present his final 9.30am to midday show on March 3. The following year he fronted the Radio 2 Breakfast Show, taking over from Sir Terry Wogan. The well-known TV presenter will take over in May following the announcement last month that Scottish broadcasting veteran Bruce would be stepping down from presenting his mid-morning show on the station after 31 years. [13][14][15] It was believed that Presley had never visited England and the claim caused considerable controversy. . We do a lot more saying thank you to people who are keeping our essentials services going, and we are also giving people ideas of things to do while they are in lockdown". ", A BBC spokesperson said: We've seen a lot of speculation about who will take over the much coveted mid-morning slot on Radio 2, and we'll confirm the new presenter in the near future., News Group Newspapers Limited in England No. Following Wogan's death in 2016, his tenure of the show became the oldest for a presenter still living. On 3 March 2008, Bruce took part in Ready, Steady, Cook, broadcast on BBC Two with Lynn Bowles. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. Read more. However, it appears that the corporation had taken Bruce for granted. The 71-year-old, whose PopMaster quiz is a show staple, announced he'd be quitting after 31 years in January. It's reported that the former Family Fortunes star has signed a lucrative two year deal. For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click this link: thesun.co.uk/editorial-complaints/. The broadcaster, 71, said "it's time for a change", announcing the news on Tuesday's show. The radio DJ first joined the BBC in 1977 as a Radio Scotland presenter. KenBruce says BBC has hastened his Radio 2 exit, Vernon Kay confirmed as new host of Ken Bruces BBC Radio 2 slot, Its like signing Messi: Ken Bruces move a coup for Greatest Hits Radio, BBClocal radio stations face big cuts to content made for their area, Radio presenter Tim Gough dies during breakfast show, Michael Gove lined up to become presenter on News UKs Times Radio, Steve Wright signs off from Radio 2 afternoon show after 23 years, Steve Wright to leave BBC Radio 2 weekday show after nearly 24 years, So much more stuff to know: why Brain of Britain has got much harder. Find out more about how we use your information in our privacy policy and cookie policy. Paul - nicknamed the Sinnerman - went up against four new players during Tuesday's episode. With questions set by music expert Phil Swern, it offers a DAB radio for successfully completing the 3 in 10 bonus round. Since 1988, he has been Radio 2's commentator for the Eurovision Song Contest, having taken over from Ray Moore. The best in music every weekday with Ken Bruce, with live sessions. In 1984, he landed his first regular slot presenting the Saturday Late Show before taking over the Radio 2 Breakfast Show from Sir Terry Wogan the following year. Ken Bruce took part in The Chase in October 2014. He was supposed to keep hosting his mid-morning show until the end of March, but the DJ is set to depart far earlier than was originally announced. A celebrity version was introduced on 20 July 2007, and continued until 18 January 2008. Vernon Kay shares how he was scouted on drunken night out in Birmingham, Stacey Solomon fans warn they 'may unfollow her' after Belle and Rose snap. Registered in England & Wales | 01676637 |. ", Lorna Clarke, head of production for Radio 2, said: "Ken is an extraordinary broadcaster with an exceptional career over many decades. On leaving BBC Radio 2, Bruce said: "Nothing stays the same forever and I have decided the time is right for me to move on from Radio 2 when I reach the end of my current contract in March. On that occasion, the show was presented by Richard Allinson. But fans were left in shock when the Scottish DJ announced he had quit his popular show. Ken isn't sailing. The BBC has lost its most popular DJ, Radio 2's Ken Bruce, as the exodus of veteran presenters continues. 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He joined Radio 2 in 1983, meaning he has worked at the station for 40 years. His autobiography was published on 4 September 2009, entitled The Tracks of My Years: The Autobiography. Ken Bruce will be leaving BBC Radio 2 after 31 years of presenting on the radio station. He will be replaced by Vernon Kay, Don't miss any TV and showbiz news - sign up to free alerts. BBC Breakfast's Sally Nugent makes 'disappointing' bedroom confession as Carol Kirkwood giggles. His youngest son was born in February 2008. But he . Discover today's celebrity birthdays and explore famous people who share your birthday. Ive always felt that Ive still got something to prove. Please report any comments that break our rules. "What a fantastic start to a great year of increased ambition and innovation for Bauer Media Audio. [31], Bruce and Bowles recorded Bring Me Sunshine for charity. 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In a statement Ken said: "Nothing stays the same forever and I have decided the time is right for me to move on from Radio 2 when I reach the end of my current contract in March. [22] Bruce returned to broadcasting from Wogan House in June 2021. The veteran DJ is leaving his BBC Radio 2 mid-morning show on March 3 because the corporation pushed to move him on before his contract ends in late March. As a subscriber, you are shown 80% less display advertising when reading our articles. Data returned from the Piano 'meterActive/meterExpired' callback event. Following the news, the bookies' have predicted who is likely to take over the DJ's slot. Soon after, while duetting with Steve Wright's 'Ask Elvis' (a.k.a. Information about your device and internet connection, like your IP address, Browsing and search activity while using Yahoo websites and apps. From its beginning in 1992 until 15 May 1998, the show was two hours long, running from 9:30 to 11:30am. (PA) (Image: PA) BBC Radio 2 show host Ken Bruce has broken his silence ahead of his final show next week. The comedian and impressionist Rob Brydon, who is noted for his mimicry of Bruce, sat in for him on 25 August 2008 and again as an April fool prank in 2011 when Brydon impersonated Bruce throughout.[8]. . John Motson, legendary BBC football commentator, dies aged 77, BBC India offices raided by tax officials in New Delhi and Mumbai, BBC chairman Richard Sharp retains support of Rishi Sunak despite Boris Johnson loan row, "I will always be very proud of my association with the BBC and Radio 2 in particular and I'd like to thank everyone who has helped to make the mid-morning show a success. He also presented a Saturday morning show. On January 17, 2023, Ken Bruce shocked his adoring Radio 2 audience when he announced he was leaving his mid-morning show. Ken Bruce's net worth Other regular features include the Record of the Week and the Album of the Week[7] and the Tracks of My Years, where a celebrity picks two songs each day for their particular meaning. Original reporting and incisive analysis, direct from the Guardian every morning. Bruce was born and raised in Glasgow. Congratulations on a brilliant career.". On Thursday 1 August 2019 it was announced that his show had become the most popular radio programme in the UK, with 8.49m daily listeners, following a fall in the popularity of Zoe Ball's breakfast show. Why Ken Bruce is leaving BBC Radio 2 early. The much-loved veteran broadcaster will host a . In a statement, Bruce said: "Nothing stays the same forever and I have decided the time is right for me to move on from Radio 2 when I reach the end of my current contract in March. For many, this is a major moment - Bruce has been a huge part of people's . If you are dissatisfied with the response provided you can The Telegraph values your comments but kindly requests all posts are on topic, constructive and respectful. [9][10] Following an announcement by Bruce on 7 January 2008, the regular format returned on 21 January. Some listeners were unhappy with that change, Ms Thomas said, but got over it within six weeks. "[28], In November 2007, he appeared on a Never Mind the Buzzcocks special for Children in Need. The show also includes a daily quiz, PopMaster. Challenged on Radio 4s Feedback programme in December by listeners who said they disliked the stations change of direction, Ms Thomas responded by saying she had received feedback from other listeners telling her how much they enjoyed it. He is a regular presenter of the long-running Friday Night is Music Night. The 71-year-old announced on Tuesday that he was keen for a new adventure and felt that the time is right for me to move on from Radio 2. Bruce announced he was leaving the BBC in January before confirming he would be moving to Bauers Greatest Hits Radio in April to present a new mid-morning show from 10am to 1pm. I had intended fulfilling my contract until the end of March but the BBC has decided it wants me to leave earlier. "I will always be very proud of my association with theBBCand Radio 2 in particular and Id like to thank everyone who has helped to make the mid-morning show a success.. Former 'Family Fortunes' host Vernon Kay is set to replace Ken Bruce on BBC Radio 2. "Its been a tremendously happy time for me: Ive made many friends and worked with many wonderful colleagues. We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. "I would stress that this is entirely my decision but some new opportunities have come up and I would like to continue my career in a slightly different way in the next few years, the details of which will be revealed shortly. Click Manage settings for more information and to manage your choices. A celebrity version was introduced on 20 July and continued until 18 January 2008. Bruce announced he was leaving the BBC in January before confirming he would be moving to Bauer's Greatest Hits Radio in April to present a new mid-morning show from 10am to 1pm. Bruce competed against Paddy O'Connell, with John Kennedy O'Connor chairing the quiz. One of his sons is autistic and Bruce is an active charity campaigner for autism. He appeared in celebrity episodes of The Chase on 4 October 2014 and 12 December 2021. The broadcaster Ken Bruce is to leave the BBC after more than four decades - 31 of those years spent presenting his morning show on Radio 2. We pay for videos too. Ken Bruce - 385,000-389,999. See you in April! But I think over the last few years, Ive done everything that its possible to do at Radio 2.. Mitch Benn), Bruce recorded a version of the Andy Stewart song "Donald Where's Your Troosers?" He attended Hutchesons' Grammar School, Glasgow, before training as a chartered accountant, Kens first job was washing cars. When the original presenter Richard Whiteley died in 2005, Bruce said: "[he was] such a nice man that was the defining quality of him, a genuinely nice man. , money, salary, income, and assets. In a statement Ken said: "Nothing stays the same forever and I have decided the time is right for me to move on from Radio 2 when I reach the end of my current contract in March. This was surpassed in 2019, as it became the most popular radio programme in the UK, with 8.49m weekly listeners. Loose Women star, who welcomed Belle earlier this month and Rose on her 32nd birthday last October, posted the adorable snap on Instagram. Ken Bruce. This page is best viewed in an up-to-date web browser with style sheets (CSS) enabled. His departure will be the latest reshuffle of BBC Radios high-profile figures. Click here to upload yours. His wife is Kerith Coldham (m. 2000), Anne Bruce (m. 19901995). Comedian and former Great British Bake Off star Matt Lucas is said to be in the mix. Ken began his broadcasting career in 1977 as a BBC Radio Scotland staff presenter. The shock announcement caught many by surprise and continues the station's big name exodus. I hope people, when they hear the news, will say, Sorry to hear youre going, Ken, but maybe Ill try and find you and follow you wherever it is youre going. Vernon Kay is to replace Ken Bruce on his BBC Radio 2 mid-morning weekday show, the BBC has confirmed. A source told us: "Vernon has a raft of fresh, new ideas and content, but will not be trying to reinvent the wheel here - he knowshow important this show is to listeners, and wants them to feel welcome and safe. 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