";s:4:"text";s:32714:""I say brand-new but there will still be PopMaster, me and my musings and all the great records you know and love from the 70s, 80s and 90s. On January 17, 2023, Ken Bruce shocked his adoring Radio 2 audience when he announced he was leaving his mid-morning show. Wodehouse. This page has been archived and is no longer updated. And he had no real ego.". PopMaster returned in early 2008, although the other competitions did not. He moved to mid-mornings in 1986 and, after a brief stint on late nights and early mornings, he returned to mid-mornings in January 1992. 0. The much-loved veteran broadcaster will host a . These adverts enable local businesses to get in front of their target audience the local community. Bruce became a staff announcer for BBC Radio 4 Scotland and then BBC Radio Scotland in 1978. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. BBC Breakfast's Sally Nugent makes 'disappointing' bedroom confession as Carol Kirkwood giggles. [35][36], Bruce has four sons and two daughters. His show attracts an audience of more than 8.5 million - one quarter of radio listeners - and the ratings peak each morning during PopMaster. He also presented a Saturday morning show. However, I feel that after 45 years of full-time broadcasting on BBC Radio, its time for a change.. Paul OGrady quit after being told to share his slot with another presenter, and Vanessa Feltz joined TalkRadio. [12], 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. 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 . February 20, 2023 2:39 pm. He then began his first stint on the mid-morning show which lasted until the end of March 1990, when he took over the late show until the end of that year. 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. The network's presenters include Michael Ball, Zoe Ball, Rob Beckett, Tony Blackburn, OJ Borg, Rev. Bruce devised the pop trivia quiz in the 1990s with Phil Swern, who set the questions, and owns the rights. Bruce first joined the corporation in 1977 as a BBC Radio Scotland presenter and his first regular slot on Radio 2 was the Saturday Late Show in 1984. Click Manage settings for more information and to manage your choices. Bruce has been a presenter on BBC Radio 2 since 1980. . Since 14 January 2019, Bruce's show follows Zoe Ball at 9:30 and is followed by Jeremy Vine at 12:00. Bruce became a regular presenter for Radio 2 in . It has made us have to be a little bit more creative with what we include in the programme. On April Fools' Day 2011, Bruce's radio show was presented by comedian Rob Brydon impersonating Bruce throughout. View our online Press Pack. It's reported that the former Family Fortunes star has signed a lucrative two year deal. PopMaster has run as a feature of Bruce's show since 16 February 1998. Read more. One of his sons is autistic and Bruce is an active charity campaigner for autism. Data returned from the Piano 'meterActive/meterExpired' callback event. 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. We recommend you to check the complete list of Famous People born on 2 February. The show also includes a daily quiz, PopMaster. I had intended fulfilling my contract until the end of March but the BBC has decided it wants me to leave earlier. Boy George chooses two more songs in Tracks of My Years. with National Highways traffic officers also providing assistance with . Mitch Benn), Bruce recorded a version of the Andy Stewart song Donald, Wheres yer Troosers? for the Bandaged CD to raise money for the charity BBC Children in Need. 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On the show he is known for his popular PopMaster quiz. A source told Page Six the monarch began the eviction process on January 11. ", He added: "Im looking forward to getting started and to you joining me for my very first show. "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.. The broadcaster, born . The broadcaster revealed the news himself on his BBC show on Tuesday morning. The best in music every weekday with Ken Bruce, with live sessions. Information about your device and internet connection, like your IP address, Browsing and search activity while using Yahoo websites and apps. Ken Bruce, who presents the country's most popular show. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. Ken Bruce's Professional Life. I'm a little surprised and disappointed. Radio 2's Mid Morning Show, Eurovision Song Contest, Radio 2 Live in Hyde Park. On 4 October 2014, he took part in a celebrity episode of The Chase. Early life and career [ edit] A replacement for Bruce will be announced shortly with names in the frame including Gary Davies, a presenter with a long history at the BBC, and Rylan, a relative newcomer. Bruce will join the Bauer station Greatest Hits Radio in April, where he will present a new mid-morning show in the 10am to 1pm slot. 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. It previously included other competitions such as Spin It to Win It and Words Don't Come Easily, although these were dropped in 2007 over possible abuse of phone-ins (despite no allegation of impropriety against Radio 2). The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused. DJ to move to commercial rival Greatest Hits Radio with Radio 2 seen recently as ramping up focus on youth. The BBC has lost its most popular DJ, Radio 2's Ken Bruce, as the exodus of veteran presenters continues. [40][41], Bruce's autobiography was published on 4 September 2009, entitled The Tracks of My Years: The Autobiography. Sitting in the famous black chair. 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. Of his new gig, Ken said: "What better way to celebrate my forty-five years in radio than with a new adventure and a brand-new show on Greatest Hits Radio. It was not possible to contact the vessel, so a request was made to Bruce, who duly said: "If you are on a ship near the Small rocks, please turn me off. 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On Friday, Bruce said he had intended to fulfil his contract at Radio 2 which was due to run out at the end of March, but that the BBC had decided it wants me to leave earlier. for the Bandaged CD to raise money for Children in Need. 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 30 December 2012, Bruce won an edition of Celebrity Mastermind, with his specialist subject being the Jeeves novels of P.G. Following the news, the bookies' have predicted who is likely to take over the DJ's slot. He lives with his third wife Kerith in Oxfordshire. Ken began his broadcasting career in 1977 as a BBC Radio Scotland staff presenter. and presented the Eurovision Song Contest Previews from 19891991 on BBC1. I will be presenting my last show on Radio 2 next Friday. From its beginning in 1992 until 15 May 1998, the show was two hours long, running from 9:30 to 11:30am. . [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. In January 1985, Bruce replaced Terry Wogan on the breakfast programme, being replaced himself by Derek Jameson in April 1986. In a further blow to the corporation, he will take the beloved PopMaster quiz with him. Ken Bruce is leaving the BBC after 30 years of broadcasting. I had intended fulfilling my contract until the end of March but the BBC has decided it wants me to leave earlier. The broadcaster started working at the corporation in 1977 as a BBC Radio Scotland presenter. Broadcaster presented morning show on Radio 2 and joins Bauer stations Greatest Hits Radio. Since 1988, he has been Radio 2's commentator for the Eurovision Song Contest, having taken over from Ray Moore. 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. Lorna Clarke, the director of BBC Music, said: Ken is an extraordinary broadcaster with an exceptional career over many decades. It was not possible to contact the vessel, so a request was made to Bruce, who duly said: "If you are on a ship near the Small rocks, please turn me off.". 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. [30], On 3 March 2008, Bruce took part in Ready, Steady, Cook, broadcast on BBC Two, with Lynn Bowles. He attended Hutchesons' Boys' Grammar School, Glasgow, before training as a chartered accountant. Registered in England & Wales | 01676637 |. Announcing the news on air during his Radio 2 show, Bruce said that his departure was bittersweet - sad but also happy for me. "Its been a tremendously happy time for me: Ive made many friends and worked with many wonderful colleagues. Newsquest Media Group Ltd, Loudwater Mill, Station Road, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire. On 3 March 2008, Bruce took part in Ready, Steady, Cook, broadcast on BBC Two with Lynn Bowles. For other inquiries, Contact Us. Ken Bruce (@RealKenBruce) February 24, 2023. Ken Bruce took part in The Chase in October 2014. This was released as a download. In a promotional video for his new show, which launches in April, Bruce urged his loyal listeners to follow him there. For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click this link: thesun.co.uk/editorial-complaints/. Scott Mills left Radio 1 after 24 years to join Radio 2 for a new weekday show. However, it soon emerged the. 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. The programme runs from 9.30am until 12pm every weekday morning. From and since 25 May 1998, the show was extended by 30 minutes, ending at 12:00pm. The TV presenter will take over in May following the announcement last month that Scottish . For many, this is a major moment - Bruce has been a huge part of people's . [22] Bruce returned to broadcasting from Wogan House in June 2021. Ken Bruce first joined the BBC in 1977 as a Radio Scotland presenter. The shock announcement caught many by surprise and continues the station's big name exodus. Please report any comments that break our rules. At 71 years old, Ken Bruce height not available right now. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. ITV The Chase contestant dubbed 'best player ever' as Paul Sinha announces show first. Bruce has also presented Radio 2s coverage of Eurovision since 1988, and has been a regular presenter of Sunday Night Is Music Night. [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. 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. Ken isn't sailing. Kate Bottley, Ken Bruce, Rylan, Fearne Cotton, Sara Cox, Jamie Cullum, Gary Davies, Paul. But he has now revealed he will be departing the show in March 2023. BBC broadcasting legend Ken Bruce is leaving Radio 2 after 31 years presenting his weekday mid-morning show. 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. Lets enjoy the week ahead!. . BBC Radio 2 presenter Ken Bruce has confirmed when he'll be leaving the station. Turn on push notifications and don't miss anything! 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. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. Bruces new pay deal is believed to comfortably exceed the 385,000-389,999 he receives from the BBC. [1] In January 2023, Bruce announced that he would be leaving Radio 2 to join Greatest Hits Radio. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. I will be presenting my last show on Radio 2 next Friday, he tweeted. KEN Bruce has been the staple of BBC Radio 2 since the 80s. A Radio 2 spokesperson said: Ken decided to leave Radio 2 and its always been known hes leaving in March. Feltz accused Radio 2 bosses of a merciless chasing of younger audiences and said that their attitude to older presenters and listeners alike was: Youre too old, youre too staid, youre too middle-class, youre too middle-aged.. 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. Vernon Kay who will replace Ken Bruce on his mid-morning weekday slot on BBC Radio 2 (Image: PA Archive/PA Images). Vernon Kay is to replace Ken Bruce on his BBC Radio 2 mid-morning weekday show, the BBC has confirmed. The unrest has allowed commercial rivals to poach some of the BBCs biggest names. "However I feel that after 45 years of full-time broadcasting on BBC Radio it's time for a change. "However, I feel that after 45 years of full-time broadcasting on BBC Radio its time for a change. It has since been announced that Vernon Kay will take over Bruce's Radio 2 slot from May. [26], He occasionally makes appearances in "Dictionary Corner" on Channel 4's Countdown, the most recent stint being during the week of 11 February 2013. Bruce competed against Paddy O'Connell, with John Kennedy O'Connor chairing the quiz. 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]. Hosting the likes of PopMaster, a quiz to test music knowledge which has run for 25 years, and Tracks of My Years. In 2014, Bruce narrated the BBC One game show Reflex. Please review our, You need to be a subscriber to join the conversation. 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. "What a fantastic start to a great year of increased ambition and innovation for Bauer Media Audio. [42], 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. If you have a complaint about the editorial content which relates to BBC 2014 The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. Bruce's first job was washing cars. His first broadcasts were from Scotland when he took over the presentation of Radio 2 Ballroom from Scotland after the death of BBC Radio Scotland announcer/presenter of Scottish Dance Music programmes, David Findlay. He is a regular presenter of the long-running Friday Night is Music Night. He has referred to the buses as "a fantastic piece of engineering and such fun to have". ", Click to subscribe to Backstage wherever you get your podcasts. Are you sure you want to delete this comment? But he . Competitions are usually music-based, with a love song and dedications feature at 10:15am. In 1980, he took on the mid-morning slot and then, in 1983, he presented a daily afternoon current affairs show. The host of the BBC 's most popular radio show will make his last appearance this week, saying he has been forced out after 31 years. He also presented a Saturday morning show. The presenter's departure adds to a long list of recent exits from BBC radio, including Paul O'Grady, Steve Wright, Vanessa Feltz and Graham Norton. It was rumoured that members of the public would be able to play again before Christmas 2007, however this did not happen. Returning to Wogan House for a week after a month of broadcasting the Piano Room sessions at Maida Vale provided a natural break. Paul - nicknamed the Sinnerman - went up against four new players during Tuesday's episode. Kerith Coldham (m. 2000), Anne Bruce (m. 19901995), Verity Bruce, Kate Bruce, Douglas Bruce, Murray Bruce, Campbell Bruce, Charlie Bruce. Bruce, 71, said "the time is right" for him to leave, announcing the news on Tuesday's show. If the listener fails, they are awarded a Bluetooth speaker (replacing the previous consolation prize of an mp3 player). inaccuracy or intrusion, then please 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. Lets enjoy the week ahead! , money, salary, income, and assets. Emma McVey hit back after critics told her she was using the "wrong" car seat for daughter Primrose. Read more. 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. Bruce joined the BBC in 1977 as a BBC Radio Scotland presenter, took over the Radio . 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 from . Do you have a story for The Sun Showbiz team? Ken Bruce will leave BBC Radio 2 after 31 years of hosting. There have been times in the past when I got a little irritated, when the next bright young thing came in and all the publicity was about them, he said. To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. This 'prize' replaced a CD wallet as of 27 February 2012. 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. Ken Bruce has said he is a little surprised and disappointed that his final BBC Radio 2 show will be as early as next week. DJ Gary Davies will fill the gap between Bruce's departure and Kay's first show.. 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. He presented Radio 2 Ballroom programmes regularly from November 1980 until 1982. 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. Before becoming a presenter, Anderson was a reporter for BBC WM during their football segments on matchdays. His Radio 2 show is famous for a number of segments including PopMaster, a quiz to test music knowledge which has run for 25 years, Tracks of My Years, where a famous person chooses their favourite records, and more recently, The Piano Room, featuring live music from a range of artists. It's been a tremendously happy time for me: I've made many friends and worked with many wonderful colleagues. Ken Bruce has become the latest veteran presenter to leave BBC Radio 2, leaving the corporation after 45 years to host a show on commercial rival, Greatest Hits Radio. A celebrity version was introduced on 20 July and continued until 18 January 2008. Brydon interviewed "Sir Terry Wogan" (impersonated by Peter Serafinowicz), and Bruce himself appeared at the end of the show as his "brother Kenn with two Ns". The Love Song is played at 10:15am each day, preceded by dedications, although a number of songs in the rotation are not romantic love songs. Meg & Harry 'stunned' by King's 'cruel' Frogmore eviction 'punishment', Harry and Meghan evicted from Frogmore Cottage by King Charles after Spare memoir, Emmerdale's Amy Nuttall caught cheating hubby after sexy lingerie slip-up, Constance Marten and lover arrested over manslaughter, News Group Newspapers Limited in England No. Born on 2 February BBC Breakfast 's Sally Nugent makes 'disappointing ' bedroom confession Carol. 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