Ken Bruce

The DJ announced the news during his show on Tuesday.

However I feel that after 45 years of full-time broadcasting on BBC Radio it’s time for a change. “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 is to leave BBC Radio 2 later this year after 31 years of presenting the station’s mid-morning weekday show.

Ken Bruce is set to host the brand-new mid-morning show on Greatest Hits UK radio after 45 years at the BBC.

Ken has also presented Radio 2's coverage of Eurovision since 1988, and has been a regular presenter of Sunday Night is Music Night. Ken joined the BBC in 1977 as a BBC Radio Scotland staff presenter. “However, I feel that after 45 years of full-time broadcasting on BBC Radio it’s time for a change.

Ken will be moving to rival station Greatest Hits Radio, and will take his long-running quiz PopMaster with him. BBC Radio 2 broke the news of 71-year-old Ken's ...

"My guess is there will be more in the next few months. See you in April!" [BBC](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/bbc) Radio 2 broke the news of 71-year-old Ken's decision in a tweet this morning. The annoncement read: "We have some news… The radio DJ said of his new role: "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. "We’re going to miss you lots Ken and want to congratulate you on a fantastic career at the BBC."

"Nothing stays the same forever and I have decided the time is right for me to move on."

See you in April!” However I feel that after 45 years of full-time broadcasting on BBC Radio it’s time for a change.” “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.” “What better way to celebrate my 45 years in radio than with a new adventure and a brand-new show on Greatest Hits Radio?” he enthused. He added: “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. “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,” he said in a statement.

The exodus of stars from Radio 2 continues, as Ken Bruce joins the likes of Paul O'Grady, Steve Wright and Vanessa Feltz in moving on from the BBC station ...

Concluding a video message shared with his fans just before his last ever show, Paul said: "And the reason I'm leaving because everybody's asked me this. I'd like to thank my producer Malcolm Prince and all the teams I've worked with for a great decade of radio. Not going anywhere!" "So I'm not going anywhere. The star bid farewell to Radio 2 listeners forever on Friday 26 August and went on to land a job on Talk TV. "It’s been an honour and privilege to be the Breakfast voice of BBC Radio London for 20 years and although I’m leaving the show, I’ll continue to expect hugs from my lovely listeners when I see them on the streets of London! "We have some news… In a statement shared days before his final show, Paul said: "I've loved doing my Sunday afternoon show for the last 14 years and I'm going to miss my listeners as well as the fun I've had with my producer Malcolm Prince, but I feel that now is the right time to go." The veteran TV presenter went on to admit he "wasn't really happy" with controversial changes at the "Obviously I'm sad to be stepping away from my Radio 2 show," Graham said in a statement at the time. "We’re going to miss you lots Ken and want to congratulate you on a fantastic career at the BBC." [Ken Bruce ](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/ken-bruce)became the latest presenter to announce their intentions to leave [Radio 2 t](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/bbc-radio-2)oday, as he [confirmed he would be moving on after 31 years at the BBC station](https://www.mirror.co.uk/3am/celebrity-news/breaking-ken-bruce-quits-bbc-28975160).

Ken Bruce has enjoyed three decades at the BBC, entertaining millions with his music selections, humour and PopMaster quizzes. PERTH, SCOTLAND - MAY 26: Ken ...

Bruce 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. His first regular slot on Radio 2 was the Saturday Late Show in 1984, and the following year he fronted the Radio 2 Breakfast Show, taking over from Terry Wogan. 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. We’re going to miss you lots Ken and want to congratulate you on a fantastic career at the BBC.” “However, I feel that after 45 years of full-time broadcasting on BBC Radio it’s time for a change. Ken Bruce has enjoyed three decades at the BBC, entertaining millions with his music selections, humour and quizzes.

Bruce, 71, has been a presenter on BBC Radio 2 since 1984, but has now decided to step down after 39 years, it has been announced. In total, he has spent 45 ...

Bruce first joined the BBC in 1977 as a presenter on BBC Radio Scotland. In total, he has spent 45 years working at the BBC. “We’re going to miss you lots Ken and want to congratulate you on a fantastic career at the BBC.”

The radio DJ announced the news during his show on Tuesday.

However I feel that after 45 years of full-time broadcasting on BBC Radio it’s time for a change. BBC Radio 2 has said it will announce the host and details of the new mid-morning show at a later date. “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.”

Bruce's first broadcasts were from Scotland when he took over the presentation of Radio 2 Ballroom.

On 17 January 2023 Bruce announced towards the end of his show that he will be leaving Radio 2 and the BBC at the end of March. 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. In January 1985, Bruce left Radio Scotland and took over from Terry Wogan on The Radio 2 Breakfast Show, being replaced himself by Derek Jameson in April 1986.

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. The broadcaster revealed ...

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 radio DJ first joined the BBC in 1977 as a Radio Scotland presenter. 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.

Legendary radio presenter Ken Bruce has announced he is leaving his weekday show on BBC Radio 2 and moving to rival station Greatest Hits Radio.

Ben Cooper of Bauer Audio UK, Greatest Hits parent company, said Bruce was "a broadcasting legend, with the biggest radio show in the UK. According to the BBC, he earned between £385,000 and £389,999 in 2021-2022. "I’ll reach the end of my current contract in March, and so at that point I will be moving on from Radio 2. [BBC Radio 2](https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/topic/bbc-radio-2) after 31 years and moving to rival station Greatest Hits. He jumped back and forth between evening and morning shows until he got his current slot in 1994. Congratulations on a brilliant career."

The UK's most popular radio host, Ken Bruce, is joining the team at Greatest Hits Radio from April of this year.

Bauer Media UK is part of the Bauer Media Group, one of the world’s largest privately owned media businesses with media assets all over the globe. With music from the most iconic artists of all time, including Blondie, Queen, George Michael, Madonna, Fleetwood Mac, David Bowie, Elton John and Whitney Houston, it is home to presenters including Martin Kemp, Pat Sharp, Kate Thornton, Paul Gambaccini, Andy Crane and Jenny Powell. What a fantastic start to a great year of increased ambition and innovation for Bauer Media Audio.” 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. This will be followed with regional afternoon shows, which in Scotland will be hosted by Stuart Webster, and then Simon Mayo’s Drivetime Show before evening programming with Jackie Brambles. Ken will kickstart a weekday line up that also includes presenters Simon Mayo at Drivetime and Jackie Brambles in the early evening.

But Bruce fans will be able to continue to listen to the presenter, as he is moving over to Greatest Hits Radio. Bauer Media, which owns the radio station, said ...

In 2009, he published an autobiography called The Tracks of My Years: The Autobiography, which is still available to buy at Waterstones and on Amazon. As soon as you hear his voice all is right with the world.” But Bruce fans will be able to continue to listen to the presenter, as he is moving over to Greatest Hits Radio. He began his current permanent slot at the station in 1992. Bauer Media, which owns the radio station, said: “We are beyond excited to announce that the legendary @RealKenBruce will be joining the Bauer family... Speaking about his exit, he said: “I’ll reach the end of my current contract in March, and so at that point I will be moving on from Radio 2...

After 31 years, Bruce is moving to Greatest Hits in March (and taking PopMaster with him). What a loss for the BBC who no longer serve audiences, but the ...

The costs of radio transmission are, of course, huge. Radio 3 is about to get a refit with the appointment of Sam Jackson as its new Controller, but the real power will lie with the BBC’s director of music, Lorna Clarke, once head of music at Radio 1, and then Radio 2, whose brief has now expanded to Radio 3 and who ranks higher than the network bosses. Because it can connect the listener to the past, as well as the present. Ken Bruce typifies the kind of radio voice that spans generations, as Terry Wogan did before him. Yet the BBC just doesn’t seem to value radio as much as it once did. If not, the BBC may crow a little.

The broadcaster, 71, said "it's time for a change", announcing the news on Tuesday's show. He will join Greatest Hits Radio in April.

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. 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. "However I feel that after 45 years of full-time broadcasting on BBC Radio it's time for a change. See you in April!" It's been a tremendously happy time for me: I've made many friends and worked with many wonderful colleagues. He has fronted his mid-morning show since 1992 where its most recent weekly reach totalled 8.56m people.

It was announced earlier today the legendary broadcaster was parting ways with the station, moving to Bauer to join Greatest Hits Radio.

Ken also made a statement about the news, saying it was "time for a change". He said: "After 45 years of broadcasting on BBC Radio it's time for a change. After 31 years of presenting the 9:30am-midday weekday show Ken Bruce has decided to leave. An official announcement on the BBC Radio 2 Twitter page reads: "We have some news… I draw the line - Ken Bruce is the BEST presenter on radio anywhere in the world. It was announced earlier today the legendary broadcaster was parting ways with the station, and would be moving to Bauer to join Greatest Hits Radio.

Lorna Clarke, Director, BBC Music, says: “Ken is an extraordinary broadcaster with an exceptional career over many decades. He has been part of every ...

Ken has also presented Radio 2's coverage of Eurovision since 1988, and has been a regular presenter of Sunday Night is Music Night. 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 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.

The long-serving DJ says it's "time for a change" and he'll join rival station Greatest Hits Radio.

Going to be so missed on air, but personally I’ll miss having a beer in a foreign country discussing anything and everything whilst at Eurovision. Thanks for always being so lovely." He will remain at the station until the end of March, he said. Congratulations on a brilliant career." Thanks for always being so lovely♥️. "In the meantime, I will always be tremendously proud of my association with the BBC and in particular with Radio 2."

Ken Bruce listeners are worried about the fate of his beloved quiz after he announced his BBC departure. On Tuesday (17 January), the veteran radio host ...

That’s a huge spot for the BBC to fill.” However, Bruce himself has revealed that he will be bringing PopMaster with him to his new job. PopMaster isn’t as good with someone else’s voice.”

The Scottish broadcaster announced he would be making the move to Bauer radio station in April.

He 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. This move follows a number of high-profile departures and reshuffling at BBC Radio recently, including Scott Mills leaving BBC Radio 1 after 24 years at the network to join Radio 2 for a new weekday show. See you in April!” However, I feel that after 45 years of full-time broadcasting on BBC Radio, it’s time for a change. BBC Radio 2 has said it will announce the host and details of the new mid-morning show at a later date. 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 great artists.

Ken made headlines this week when he announced he was leaving the BBC after 40 years.

On the subject of the raft of Radio 2 staples who have now left the BBC, she added: “It seems to be a casual culling and jettisoning of proper broadcasting adornments. However I feel that after 45 years of full-time broadcasting on BBC Radio it’s time for a change.” [ mass exodus at Radio 2](https://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/paul-ogrady-radio-2-show-rob-beckett_uk_62f9e4ade4b095e788819994), with [Paul O’Grady](https://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/news/paul-ogrady/), [Vanessa Feltz](https://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/news/vanessa-feltz/) and [Craig Charles](https://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/news/craig-charles/) among those to have said farewell to the station in the last year. [Announcing his departure on Tuesday](https://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/ken-bruce-quits-bbc-radio-2_uk_63c68d57e4b0fe267cbd1fdf), 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. [the “hellish” decision to step down from Radio 2](https://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/vanessa-feltz-opens-up-about-leaving-radio-2_uk_638df405e4b0411f9e7ad34c), Vanessa Feltz claimed last month: “I was aware of women over the age of 60 suddenly biting the dust. [BBC](https://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/news/bbc/) has dismissed reports that [Ken Bruce](https://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/news/ken-bruce/) made the decision to leave [Radio 2](https://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/news/radio-2/) due to concerns about “ageism” at the station. [left his daily drivetime show in 2022](https://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/steve-wright-hosts-final-radio-2-afternoon-show_uk_6337021be4b08e0e606d6885), and now hosts a Sunday morning slot. “We continue to play a wide variety of the best music from the past seven decades, including from the 60s and 70s.” In a statement issued to HuffPost UK, a BBC spokesperson said: “Radio 2 is hugely proud of having a range of presenters from their 30s to 80 years old on the station, an age range which hasn’t changed in decades, in fact Terry Wogan started presenting the R2 Breakfast Show at the age of 34. “Radio 2 will continue to be a multi-generational radio station that serves a 35+ audience with listeners tuning in each week to our brilliant range of programmes, hosted by some of the UK’s best loved presenters. [leaving the BBC later this year](https://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/ken-bruce-quits-bbc-radio-2_uk_63c68d57e4b0fe267cbd1fdf) after over 40 years at the broadcaster, and had landed a new show with Greatest Hits Radio. [The Sun](https://www.thesun.co.uk/tv/21077223/ken-bruce-quit-bbc-radio-2-ageism-storm/) published an article alleging that the 71-year-old had grown “concerned by the corporation’s drive for younger talent” before choosing to leave.

The 71-year-old broadcaster will leave once his contract ends in March.

He hosts a TV quiz called Couch Potatoes and invites listeners to share how they’re “winning at life”. Anita Singh, the Telegraph’s arts and entertainment editor, said on Twitter: “Ken Bruce’s job has to go to Gary Davies. Thanks for always being so lovely.” Coral’s John Hill commented: “Gary Davies has filled in for Ken Bruce for the last few years and the Sounds of the 80s presenter is the favourite to land the mid-morning show on a full-time basis.” Who will replace Ken Bruce on BBC Radio 2? [Bruce will no longer be presenting on BBC Radio 2](https://www.standard.co.uk/culture/music/ken-bruce-bbc-radio-2-presenter-greatest-hits-b1053611.html), they’ll be able to hear the radio icon by tuning in on Greatest Hits Radio from April 3.

Broadcaster claimed older presenters are 'not valued in the same way'

We respect his decision and wish him the very best of luck in the future as he’s been a much loved part of the Radio 2 family. In fact, Ken Bruce started presenting on Radio 2 at the age of 32. “Think of all of the people who have left: Paul O’Grady’s gone. The BBC told The Independent in response to Feltz’s comments: “Ken explained his reasons for leaving Radio 2 in his quote and on air. I’ve gone. [Vanessa Feltz](/topic/vanessa-feltz) has accused the [BBC](/topic/bbc) of “ageism” folowing [Ken Bruce](/topic/ken-bruce)’s announcement he is leaving [Radio 2](/topic/radio-2).

BBC Radio 2 tweeted: 'We have some news… After 31 years of presenting the 9.30am-midday weekday show Ken Bruce has decided to leave. We're going to miss you ...

His first regular slot on Radio 2 was the Saturday Late Show in 1984, and the following year he fronted the Radio 2 Breakfast Show, taking over from Terry Wogan. Bruce 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. Bruce said: “I feel that after 45 years of full-time broadcasting on BBC Radio it’s time for a change. We are delighted to announce that legendary broadcaster [@RealKenBruce](https://twitter.com/RealKenBruce) will be joining the Greatest Hits Radio family in April.” [Lorna Clarke, director of BBC Music,](https://inews.co.uk/culture/radio/bbc-controller-of-pop-music-312057?ico=in-line_link) said: “Ken is an extraordinary broadcaster with an exceptional career over many decades. 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. We’re going to miss you lots Ken and want to congratulate you on a fantastic career at the BBC.” See you in April!” It’s been a tremendously happy time for me: I’ve made many friends and worked with many wonderful colleagues.” [Simon Mayo](https://inews.co.uk/culture/radio/mark-kermode-simon-mayo-interview-podcast-the-bbc-1629865?ico=in-line_link) and [ Jackie Brambles](https://inews.co.uk/culture/radio/ken-bruce-when-leave-bbc-radio-2-greatest-hits-why-joining-date-last-morning-show-2088950?ico=in-line_link) in a GHR line-up which will directly target older listeners disillusioned with Radio 2’s shift to seek a younger audience. “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.” After 31 years of presenting the 9.30am-midday weekday show Ken Bruce has decided to leave.