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. A celebrity version was introduced on 20 July 2007, and continued until 18 January 2008. I will be presenting my last show on Radio 2 next Friday. 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. He lives with his third wife Kerith in Oxfordshire. Let's enjoy the week ahead! Charles Nove subsequently joined the presentation rota. [citation needed], While Bruce was on holiday in August 2007, Davina McCall sat in for him. His net worth has been growing significantly in 2021-2022. 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. The departure follows the exit of another long-running station icon, Steve Wright. However, some new opportunities have come up.. Ive always felt that Ive still got something to prove. Bruce will join the Bauer station Greatest Hits. 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. Why Ken Bruce is leaving BBC Radio 2 early. [31], Bruce and Bowles recorded Bring Me Sunshine for charity. 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. 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. Vernon Kay is to replace Ken Bruce on his BBC Radio 2 mid-morning weekday show, the BBC has confirmed. DJ Gary Davies will fill the gap between Bruce's departure and Kay's first show.. For other inquiries, Contact Us. "[17], Soon afterwards, while duetting with Steve Wright's "Ask Elvis" (a.k.a. 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. Paul OGrady also quit his Radio 2 Sunday afternoon show, which he presented for about 14 years, because he was not happy with a schedule shake-up that left him sharing the slot with the comic Rob Beckett. [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. KEN Bruce has been the staple of BBC Radio 2 since the 80s. 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). With questions set by music expert Phil Swern, it offers a smart speaker for successfully completing the Three-in-Ten bonus round. Competitions are usually music-based, with a love song and dedications feature at 10:15am. "Three-in-Ten" was not held in the celebrity version and there was no tie breaker in the event of a draw. The presenter, 72, has admitted that he was "a little surprised and disappointed . If you have a complaint about the editorial content which relates to 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 . News Sport Region Music Person Profession. 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. If you are dissatisfied with the response provided you can . An earlier consolation prize, a 'Space' radio, has been known to appear on eBay, to Bruce's amusement. Kenneth Robertson Bruce (born 2 February 1951) is a Scottish broadcaster who is best known for hosting his long-running weekday mid-morning show on BBC Radio 2 from 1986 to 1990, and then again from 1992. But fans were left in shock when the Scottish DJ announced he had quit his popular show. At 71 years old, Ken Bruce height not available right now. However, it soon emerged the. The following year he fronted the Radio 2 Breakfast Show, taking over from Sir Terry Wogan. Those ads you do see are predominantly from local businesses promoting local services. 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 programme runs from 9.30am until 12pm every weekday morning. He has fronted his mid-morning show since 1992 where its most recent weekly reach totalled 8.56m people. On 30 December 2012, Bruce won an edition of Celebrity Mastermind with his specialist subject being the Jeeves novels of P.G. The focus on youth ramped up in 2020 under the stations new controller, Helen Thomas. [29], Bruce holds a PCV (Passenger Carrying Vehicle) driving licence and is the co-owner of a number of AEC Routemaster buses with Charles Nove, Alan Dedicoat and Steve Madden. Ken Bruce will be leaving BBC Radio 2 after 31 years of presenting on the radio station. Stand-in presenters have included Richard Allinson, Simon Mayo, Aled Jones, Zoe Ball, Michael Ball, Claudia Winkleman, Fearne Cotton, Trevor Nelson, Gary Davies, DJ Spoony and Scott Mills. It has since been announced that Vernon Kay will take over Bruce's Radio 2 slot from May. On April Fools' Day 2011, Bruce's radio show was presented by comedian Rob Brydon impersonating Bruce throughout. "[28], In November 2007, he appeared on a Never Mind the Buzzcocks special for Children in Need. Bruce was born and raised in Glasgow. Bruce maintains a bantering relationship with the traffic presenter (Richie Anderson since May 2018, previously Lynn Bowles), whereby the two tease each other and respond to listeners' comments. Newsquest Media Group Ltd, Loudwater Mill, Station Road, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. We pay for videos too. Broadcasting legend Ken Bruce announced he would be leaving BBC Radio 2 after 31 years to joining Greatest Hits Radio back in January. . 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 website and associated newspapers adhere to the Independent Press Standards Organisation's 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. 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Before becoming a presenter, Anderson was a reporter for BBC WM during their football segments on matchdays. The 71-year-old. He is from United Kingdom. We wish Ken all the best for the future.. 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. And he had no real ego.". 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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 BBC confirmed that Ken Bruce would be replaced by Vernon Kay with the new host taking over in May. Broadcaster presented morning show on Radio 2 and joins Bauer stations Greatest Hits Radio. On that occasion, the show was presented by Richard Allinson. Discover Ken Bruce's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. [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 became a regular presenter for Radio 2 in . This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. This page is best viewed in an up-to-date web browser with style sheets (CSS) enabled. He appeared in celebrity episodes of The Chase on 4 October 2014 and 12 December 2021. 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.. Paul OGrady quit after being told to share his slot with another presenter, of a merciless chasing of younger audiences. His decision is said to have taken BBC bosses by surprise, as they had expected the DJ to remain with Radio 2 until the end of his career. PopMaster returned in early 2008, although the other competitions did not. 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 . 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. [3] He hosted his mid-morning show on the BBC World Service in the late 1980s. While Bruce was on holiday in August 2007, he was briefly replaced by Davina McCall. Ken Bruce's net worth Bruce devised the pop trivia quiz in the 1990s with Phil Swern, who set the questions, and owns the rights. Original reporting and incisive analysis, direct from the Guardian every morning. Ken Bruces income source is mostly from being a successful . 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. Bruce first joined the BBC in 1977 and fronted the Radio 2 Breakfast Show in 1985, taking over from Sir Terry Wogan. I had intended fulfilling my contract until the end of March but the BBC has decided it wants me to leave earlier. His wife is Kerith Coldham (m. 2000), Anne Bruce (m. 19901995). Following the news, the bookies' have predicted who is likely to take over the DJ's slot. 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By clicking Accept all you agree that Yahoo and our partners will process your personal information, and use technologies such as cookies, to display personalised ads and content, for ad and content measurement, audience insights, and product development. Let's enjoy the week ahead! 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". Please review our, You need to be a subscriber to join the conversation. The network's presenters include Michael Ball, Zoe Ball, Rob Beckett, Tony Blackburn, OJ Borg, Rev. Bruce, 71, said "the time is right" for him to leave, announcing the news on Tuesday's show. To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. The game returned with new dramatic, orchestral and guitar based jingles. For many, this is a major moment - Bruce has been a huge part of people's . Please consider upgrading your browser software or enabling style sheets (CSS) if you are able to do so. 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. "However, I feel that after 45 years of full-time broadcasting on BBC Radio its time for a change. [11] The game returned with new dramatic, orchestral and guitar-based jingles. Ken Bruce first joined the BBC in 1977 as a Radio Scotland presenter. He then hosted the early show throughout 1991, and in January 1992 he returned to the mid-morning slot, where he remains today. As a subscriber, you are shown 80% less display advertising when reading our articles. [22] Bruce returned to broadcasting from Wogan House in June 2021. In 1980, he took on the mid-morning slot and then, in 1983, he presented a daily afternoon current affairs show. 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. On the show he is known for his popular PopMaster quiz. [18], In December 2008, Bruce was officially inducted into the Radio Academy Hall of Fame. The 71-year-old, whose PopMaster quiz is a show staple, announced he'd be quitting after 31 years in January. His departure will be the latest reshuffle of BBC Radios high-profile figures. The losing contestant is given a T-shirt with 'One Year Out' printed across the front (a catchphrase Bruce uses in the quiz when a contestant trying to place the year a song was in the charts is out by one year). Ken Bruce has been broadcasting on the BBC for some years, although the suggestion that he was the first person to announce the retreat of Bonnie Prince Charlie's army from Derby is untrue.. BBC Radio 2 presenter Ken Bruce has confirmed when he'll be leaving the station. [27] 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. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. Former 'Family Fortunes' host Vernon Kay is set to replace Ken Bruce on BBC Radio 2. For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click this link: thesun.co.uk/editorial-complaints/. 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. He attended Hutchesons' Boys' Grammar School, Glasgow, before training as a chartered accountant. Mitch Benn), Bruce recorded a version of the Andy Stewart song "Donald Where's Your Troosers?" I had intended fulfilling my contract until the end of March but the BBC has decided it wants me to leave earlier. In December 2008, Bruce was officially inducted into the Radio Academy Hall of Fame. Paul - nicknamed the Sinnerman - went up against four new players during Tuesday's episode. Loose Women star, who welcomed Belle earlier this month and Rose on her 32nd birthday last October, posted the adorable snap on Instagram. He will be replaced by Vernon Kay, Don't miss any TV and showbiz news - sign up to free alerts. One of his sons is autistic and Bruce is an active charity campaigner for autism. 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. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. RADIO 2 star Ken Bruce's replacement has been 'revealed' after he announced his departure fom the station. [1] In January 2023, Bruce announced that he would be leaving Radio 2 to join Greatest Hits Radio. Elizabeth Gregory 1/17/2023. As of 14 January 2019, Bruce follows Zoe Ball at 9:30am and is followed by Jeremy Vine at 12 noon. DJ to move to commercial rival Greatest Hits Radio with Radio 2 seen recently as ramping up focus on youth. But he . Email digishowbiz@the-sun.co.uk or call us direct on 0207 782 4220 . [40][41], Bruce's autobiography was published on 4 September 2009, entitled The Tracks of My Years: The Autobiography. It has made us have to be a little bit more creative with what we include in the programme. The broadcaster revealed the news himself on his BBC show on Tuesday morning. Kenneth Robertson Bruce (born 2 February 1951) is a Scottish broadcaster who is best known for hosting his long-running weekday mid-morning show on BBC Radio 2, since 1992. ", Click to subscribe to Backstage wherever you get your podcasts. [32] Bruce featured with his son Charlie on the fifth series of Big Star's Little Star and in October 2018, he made a cameo appearance on Hollyoaks. "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. "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. Ken Bruce has suggested he has been forced to leave the BBC earlier than he intended with his final Radio 2 show scheduled for next week rather than at the end of March. The programme runs from 9.30am until 12pm every weekday morning. Emma McVey hit back after critics told her she was using the "wrong" car seat for daughter Primrose. Paul OGrady quit after being told to share his slot with another presenter, and Vanessa Feltz joined TalkRadio. Kate Bottley, Ken Bruce, Rylan, Fearne Cotton, Sara Cox, Jamie Cullum, Gary Davies, Paul. The 55-year-old has been. See you in April! [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. This was released as a download. He had previously stood in for other presenters during early 2015. Ken Bruce (@RealKenBruce) February 24, 2023. And he had no real ego. He hosted the show for two years, beginning in November 1980. 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. 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. This attracted more than 150 complaints from listeners. On February 23, 2023, The Sun revealed Vernon Kay is set to replace Ken Bruce on his legendary BBC Radio 2 show. His show attracts an audience of more than 8.5 million - one quarter of radio listeners - and the ratings peak each morning during PopMaster. Bruce has previously hosted a number of shows on BBC Radio 2. Bruce himself was a PopMaster contestant during his show on 17 May 2013, when he took part in a special Eurovision edition of the quiz, live from Malm, Sweden. Ken Bruce - 385,000-389,999. 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. 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. 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 . "I'm looking forward to getting started and to you joining me for my very first show. 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. Bruce is moving to a rival mid-morning slot on Greatest Hits Radio, a commercial station. Congratulations on a brilliant career.. Comedian and former Great British Bake Off star Matt Lucas is said to be in the mix. Bruce will present a show from 10am to 1pm on Greatest Hits Radio, joining presenters including Simon Mayo at Drivetime and Jackie Brambles in the early evening. 0. Wright continues to present his Radio 2 Sunday Love Songs programme as well as specials on the station. Bruce, 71, said "the time is right" for him to leave, announcing the news on Tuesday's show. Wed 18 May 2022 19.01 EDT Ken Bruce has retained his title as the most listened-to radio presenter in the UK, as the Radio 2 host continues the trend of mid-morning programmes attracting more. Ken isn't sailing. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. Im a little surprised and disappointed.. Alison Hammond makes surprise visit to Birmingham cafe with This Morning co-star, The popular Brummie posed for a photo with staff at Windowbox Caf, in Sutton Coldfield, ITV I'm A Celebrity star teases signing up for BBC Strictly Come Dancing this year. 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. . After various different slots on the show, he is best known for his mid-morning programme, which he has hosted since 1992. The actress reportedly rumbled Buchan and Farzard after they allegedly became close during the filming of the BBC thriller. 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 BBC Radio Scotland. Sir Terry Wogan however, i feel that after 45 years of full-time broadcasting on BBC 2... 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