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Paul O'Grady fans 'concerned' as they launch campaign to 'save' radio slot This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. Helen Thomas, head of Radio 2, wished him luck for the future and said she was "sorry to see him go". 03:00. Something went wrong, please try again later.
Paul O'Grady - Radio 2 Digital Spy A Radio 2 spokeswoman said:'Ken decided to leave Radio 2 and it's always been known he's leaving in March. On Monday, Paul gave insight into the fact his show was being taken off the air for more than three months stating that the decision was not his idea. on our Facebook page @EntertainmentDailyFix, Coronation Street star Maureen Lipman reveals heartbreaking regret about husbands death, Ant and Dec defend Saturday Night Takeaway pranks in wake of Ofcom complaints, Dave Myers shares chemotherapy update as he opens up on need for constant care, Eamonn Holmes fans baffled over his unrecognisable appearance in new photo as they make plea, I am Madeleine McCann girl has a price on her head as police investigate credible death threat, Ant and Dec drop huge hint SM:TV could be returning to our screens, Katie Price quits her long-awaited TV comeback plunging show into chaos, Peter Andre issues strict rule for daughter Princess as she lands massive modeling contract, Jane McDonald blown away as she makes announcement to delighted fans, Yorkshire Shepherdess Amanda Owen admits health woes and stress in candid Twitter update, Jeremy Clarkson in shocking victory over Prince Harry after Meghan furore, Kate Garraway admits we cling on to the good days as she details unbearable pain of husband Dereks illness. The exodus of stars from Radio 2 will see Ken Bruce walk away today after 31 years - joining the likes of Paul O'Grady, Steve Wright and Vanessa Feltz in moving on from the BBC station for pastures new. Paul's last programme will be on Sunday 14 August as he comes to the end of . See today's front and back pages, download the newspaper, order back issues and use the historic Daily Express newspaper archive. But this week it was announced that Paul will be absent for the next 13 weeks and that his show will now only run for 13 week seasons at a time. What I think is happening is that we are passing through a period of turbulence. "Happily with the chat show, Eurovision and Drag Race the BBC continues to be my perfect TV home.". Paul O'Grady. This article contains content provided by Instagram. Paul O'Grady is quitting his BBC Radio 2 show following a shake-up which saw him share the slot with another presenter. Paul O'Grady's fans are seething over his removal from BBC Radio 2 and his replacement, Some Radio 2 fans are livid that Paul will be replaced by Rob Beckett and have vowed to boycott his show, Paul took to Instagram earlier this week to discuss his removal from the airwaves. Whether your football team lost, your plans got cancelled, or you burnt your roast dinner, we will put a smile on your face and if youre already smiling, then expect a full Cheshire Cat grin., Paul O'Grady's BBC Radio 2 show taken off air until May 2022. The 67-year-old has been at the station for 14 years and has hosted the Sunday afternoon slot since 2009.
It's because I wasn't really happy with the 13 weeks on/13 weeks off business. No longer self isolating but still cautious. An industry insider said the move by the BBC made the broadcaster look 'very ungracious' about Bruce's 'decades of service'. ', The comments below have not been moderated, By
Paul OGrady has quit his BBC Radio 2 show after station bosses made him share his Sunday afternoon slot with another presenter as part of a push to attract younger listeners. Scott Mills' departure from Radio 1 last year ruffled some feathers at its sister station, thanks to the long-time radio star replacing Steve Wright in the afternoons on Radio 2. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. What is their net worth? One passionate fan tweeted: Oh that is the best news!! he chuckled, before adding that he also used the time to pen a children's book and learnt to play the ukelele. he reiterated. Youll get a dog coming in thats in a terrible state and terrified of its own shadow. "I was [disappointed] because I'm a great believer in continuity," he revealed, after relinquishing a slot he had held for 14 years. They always show the dog playing with the kids, catching a ball and sitting on the sofa and the new owner saying they wouldnt be without them. Beckett will return to Sunday afternoons for his next 13-week run of shows next Sunday. "So, I did the honourable thing and I honoured my contract, gave my notice and now I'm off. The exodus of stars from Radio 2 will see Ken Bruce walk away today after 31 years - joining the likes of Paul O'Grady, Steve Wright and Vanessa Feltz in moving on from the BBC station for . "This show stays," he confirmed, referring to his popular weekend programme, before reassuring fans he will be doing ''other exciting projects for Radio 2 in the future.'. Calmer skies are ahead. Paul O'Grady pictured in February 2022. He said he had handled the matter in "an honourable way", seeing out his current contract and handing in his notice to station bosses. Paul O'Grady has finished his 14-year stint on Radio 2 and confirmed reports it was because he was unhappy about sharing his Sunday afternoon slot. There's not another radio programme like it the incomparable Paul O'Grady. 'Whatever channel you choose to listen to, whoever is on mid-mornings, it's the Ken Bruce slot. Radio 2 "is not what it was" and its quest for a younger audience makes no sense, according to Paul O'Grady, who departed the station last year. He started off working the drag circuit with his act across pubs and . Goodbye Radio 2, hello Greatest Hits Radio: How Ken Bruce's new station is battling the BBC, Ken Bruce's final show reminded us he doesn't just talk to everyone, he listens to them, too, How many episodes of The Last of Us there are and when the series ends, Leaving Radio 2 early is a shame - but now I can play the music I like, says Ken Bruce, Where to get Greatest Hits Radio on FM and DAB and when Ken Bruce starts, Finding Michael: Spencer Matthews' Disney+ film quest for his brother's body on Everest, The best new books to read in March 2023, including Sophie Mackintosh's Cursed Bread, Michael Rosen: 'Nearly dying is very good for your career', Gun N Roses is everything Glastonbury should not represent, Fix Radio to tackle mental health crisis and 'macho' culture among building workers, Peter Doig channels van Gogh in his beguiling Courtauld Gallery show, Josie Long: Re-Enchantment provides buoyant musings on life with a tough political core, When Glastonbury 2023 tickets will go on resale and how much they cost, Do not sell or share my personal information. I was a familiar sight at Victoria, dressed as Miss Hannigan with 12 orphans behind me, staggering across the street! We wish Ken all the best for the future.
The Paul O'Grady Show - Wikipedia Paul O'Grady reflects on another birthday. Other casualties include some of our most beloved presenters, including Vanessa Feltz, Graham Norton and Simon Mayo who have all left their shows for other stations and now, we bid farewell to Ken Bruce, his wonderful weekday midmorning show and his dulcet Scottish tones. Vernon Kay has been announced as Bruces replacement, and will join fellow DJs Zoe Ball, Dermot OLeary, Rylan and Steve Wright. His last show will be broadcast on Friday (3 March). Show More Posts from paulogrady. Reels. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. However, after almost 12 blissful years, I now need to step down to catch up on a much needed decades deficit of beauty sleep! "I will enjoy a dollop of energy-boosting shut-eye to swing from zip-lines with my three effervescent grandchildren and frolic with my fianc Ben, who irritatingly remains 10 years younger than me!". The decision did not sit well with Simon who quit months later, after saying he'd imagined himself staying at the station until he retired. However, relations between Ken and the radio station appeared to have soured in recent weeks, with the legend announcing that he had been forced to cut his contract short by the BBC. They said: 'It shows zero respect for Ken and what he has done for Radio 2.'.
Paul O'Grady reveals reason behind exit as he leaves BBC Radio 2 The comedian, 67 . He had hosted the 5pm-7pm drivetime slot solo for nine years before Jo Whiley was drafted in to be his co-host in 2018. Vote now! READ NOW: EastEnders star Charlie Brooks loses battle with neighbours. BBC bosses made OGrady, 67, share slot with Rob Beckett in push to attract younger listeners. BBC Radio 2 fans are angry after hearing fan favourite Paul O'Grady is being taken off air after 23 years - to be replaced by younger comedian Rob Beckett. Work in tv, radio and theatre when they'll have me and now and then I'll write a book. Radio 2 listeners have expressed their anger as Paul O'Grady has been taken off-air until May - a decision he insists was down to show bosses. Four more whiskies later and Im saying, Do you know, I wouldnt mind doing a few weeks of Annie. So, Im doing seven weeks. After 14 years, you left your Radio 2 show last year, handing in your notice after being . Get in touch with us at webcelebs@mirror.co.uk or call us direct 0207 29 33033. No offence to Rob but two completely different personalities and audiences. Schedule. (ITV/Getty/BBC) BBC Radio 2 has been undergoing somewhat of a facelift over the last few years. At around the same time, veteran broadcaster Ken Bruce, 72, also left the station to transfer to Greatest Hits Radio, sparking an "ageism" row. "We have some news After 31 years of presenting the 9:30am-midday weekday show Ken Bruce has decided to leave," a statement from the BBC read. The For The Love Of Dogs star, 66, has been a familiar voice on the radio slot .
Paul O'Grady - For the Love of Dogs (@RealPOGDogs) / Twitter Paul O'Grady quits Radio 2 show saying it's the 'right time to go' Radio 2 fans vow to 'switch off' as Paul O'Grady's replacement The TV star described his show as a "Cinderella story" during which animals who were previously "scared of their own shadow" can be seen regaining confidence and happiness after being matched to the right loving families. They have to be. 396 Following. Join Paul for an exclusive live afternoon chat and book signing at. O'Grady and Beckett had been swapping over every 13 weeks in the slot, after a shake-up to the station's schedule. Many other shows have also been moved on the station's schedule. His last show included many of his popular segments, including providing the recipe for a Hawaiian-style cocktail and paying tribute to listeners' pets that have recently died. He has also recently confirmed that the For the Love of Dogs Christmas special will feature a special royal guest. He's achieved fame uisin his comedic drag queen chairacter, "Lily Savage", an later becam weel kent for presentin TV programmes as himsel, sic as The Paul O'Grady Show . Let's enjoy the week ahead!'. Theres a new regime now, I do 13 weeks on and then 13 off which is nothing to do with me as its a management decision. It comes as a BBC source told The Sun: 'The BBC believe that every second he is on air is just free advertising for his new show on Greatest Hits Radio. Express.
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Paul O'Grady FanClub (@PaulOGrady_FC) / Twitter I was so fed-up and bored. Bruce leaving is undoubtedly the end of an era, but that doesnt mean it spells the end of the station. If you go off for 13 weeks and somebody else comes on, the listeners dont know when youre back on. The presenter will be absent from BBC Radio 2 for 13 weeks. Paul O'Grady said in a statement on Tuesday he "loved" doing his Sunday afternoon show but feels it is the "right time to go" 1:05. Tags: Paul O'Grady. The tv star will not be on the airwaves until May as Rob Beckett takes over his BBC Radio 2 slot. "Anyway, thanks very much and good luck to everyone on Radio 2 and long may you continue!". Paul O'Grady has landed a role in an upcoming UK tour of the much-loved musical Annie - and the show is stopping off in Edinburgh. Their daughter, Sharyn, was born in 1974. Tweets & replies. The statement concluded: "[We] will continue to be a multi-generational radio station that serves a 35-plus audience with listeners tuning in each week to our brilliant range of programmes, hosted by some of the UKs best-loved presenters.". Home of the Daily and Sunday Express. Can Nigeria's election result be overturned? Read about our approach to external linking. The format was originally devised by Granada Television and was broadcast on ITV until December 2005, before moving to . Paul O'Grady, best known for hosting For the Love of Dogs, has filled the Sunday evening BBC Radio 2 slot from 5pm . We wish Paul the very best of luck and hope to work with him again in the future., Paul OGrady: Im not worried about sex, money or fame I just want a mongoose, Sign up to First Edition, our free daily newsletter every weekday morning at 7am BST, Original reporting and incisive analysis, direct from the Guardian every morning, Paul O'Grady: I feel that now is the right time to go., KenBruces Radio 2 departure handled badly, says Simon Mayo, 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, KenBruce to leave BBC for new radio show, 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. I always say, You dont want this again, do you, arent you sick of me? I think its popular because its a feel-good programme.
Paul O'Grady quits Radio 2 show after 14 years in latest BBC shake-up Maybe it is a deeply-embedded loyalty to the station I never realised I had, maybe it is blind optimism, but I dont think this is the case. Radio 2 was always for an older audience. At conservative gathering, Trump is still the favourite. Paul O'Grady and producer Malcolm discuss the merits of another birthday. Paul O'Grady has expressed his "disappointment" with BBC Radio 2, saying "it's not what it was". The 67-year-old broadcaster spoke out following the news Bruce was leaving the BBC . 'They're trying to aim for a much younger audience, which doesn't make sense because you've got Radio 1. ITV said viewers will see her joiningPaulat Batterseas Brands Hatch site in Kent. Previously: Graham Norton/Alan Carr & Melanie Sykes/Elaine Paige/TheVictoriaWoodSongbook. Ill probably get a flat, because then you can cater for yourself. The 67-year-old confessed he "wasn't really happy" with the schedule shake-up which saw him share the . Paul O'Grady has quit his BBC Radio 2 show after 14 years on air. Courteney Cox reacts to Prince Harry's claim he did mushrooms at house [REVELATIONS], Louise Minchin gave up sport 30 years ago over changing bodyshape [INTERVIEW], Eamonn Holmes and Ruth Langsford share rare snaps with son on birthday [PICTURES]. Paul O'Grady has finished his 14-year stint on Radio 2 and confirmed reports it was because he was unhappy about sharing his Sunday afternoon slot. The Red Dwarf actor, 57, presented his show Craig Charles' House Party on Saturdays from 10pm to midnight since 2014, but was axed in July 2022. Besides Sausage and his other dogs, Paul also keeps pigs, chickens, sheep, goats and fluffy alpacas, meaning there's never a quiet moment on the farm. Vanessa Feltz, 61, and Craig Charles, 58, have also moved on. During that time he met a woman named Diane Jansen with whom he had a brief affair. All rights reserved. Two genuine slip ups today -- "get the incest going" instead of "get the incense going", and his mobile phone dinged to announce an SMS just after he had asked a friend to get in touch. On a Saturday, between the matinee and the evening show, theyd come over to us, or wed go over to them. and
While one very upset fan responded, typing: So very sad about this management decision Paul.
Paul O'Grady fans disappointed as presenter quits Radio 2 show after 14 BBC Radio 2, Paul O'Grady lamented this week, is not what it once was. Paul O'Grady, 67, took to Instagram to share a picture of himself on board a speed boat after news broke this week that the presenter would be stepping down from his BBC Radio 2 show. Ticket includes the latest edition of Eddie Albert & The Amazing Animal Gang - The Curse of the Smugglers' Treasure (Out Now) @HarperCollinsCh. So what do you think of this story?
Paul O'Grady expresses 'disappointment' with BBC Radio 2: 'It's not Paul O'Grady and Andre Portasio were married in August 2017 He also . However, Paul O'Grady has admitted he is leaving his BBC Radio 2 program because he "wasn't very thrilled" with the changes made to the schedule that made him share the position with another presenter, Rob Beckett.
Paul O'Grady reveals real reason he quit Radio 2 show 'I had intended fulfilling my contract until the end of March but the BBC has decided it wants me to leave earlier. . It emerged today that Bruce is leaving his BBC Radio 2 role a month early because the corporation reportedly became frustrated that his shows were 'free advertising' for his next station. I go in a hotel room and I look at the bed and I think, Hmm, how many people have slept in this before me? Even in a posh hotel I think that. There is Zoe Balls breakfast show, still by far the most popular breakfast show on the airwaves. ", He added: "Thanks very much and good luck to everyone on Radio 2 and long may it continue.". Last week, Bruce tweeted: 'I will be presenting my last show on Radio 2 next Friday. Street fighting in Bakhmut but Russia not in control, Saving Private Ryan actor Tom Sizemore dies at 61, Alex Murdaugh's legal troubles are far from over, The children left behind in Cuba's mass exodus, Xi Jinping's power grab - and why it matters, Snow, Fire and Lights: Photos of the Week. "Obviously I'm sad to be stepping away from my Radio 2 show," Graham said in a statement at the time. Let's enjoy the week ahead!". Paul O'Grady has finished his 14-year stint on Radio 2 and confirmed reports it was because he was unhappy about sharing his Sunday afternoon slot. Comedy legend Paul O'Grady has been a regular Radio 2 host on Sunday afternoons since 2009 but has been removed from airwaves by BBC bosses and fans are not happy about his replacement. Many took to Twitter to express their delight for the TV and radio legend. Paul O'Grady leaves Sunday Radio 2 show after 14 years. It posted a statement on social media, which read: "We're sad to say that after 14 years on Sunday afternoons, Paul O'Grady has decided to leave Radio 2". 'Radio 2 has changed, it's not what it was,' he told Metro.co.uk. The staff in Battersea Dogs And Cats Home are so good that youll see it blossom and go off to a really nice home. He is certainly not wrong there. He said in a lengthy Instagram post: Its my last Radio2 Sunday show for quite sometime, our listening figures have shot up so a great big thank you to everyone who listens. Two other big names - Vanessa Feltz and Craig Charles - have been announced in recent months as leaving the station, while Steve Wright is also vacating his weekday afternoon slot to be replaced by Scott Mills. confirmed he would be moving on after 31 years at the BBC station, Ken Bruce quits BBC Radio 2 weekday show after 31 years amid bloodbath, announcement he would be leaving his popular slot earlier in the week, 'I DIDN'T BREAK THE LAW' Matt Hancock tells lawyers he wants immunity on care home deaths during Covid pandemic, Doctor tells Harry he believes Prince has Attention Deficit Disorder in live Q&A, Kate Garraway shares Derek's final words as he believed he was about to die, Spencer Matthews 'furious' after Disney delays Everest doc as it shows dead bodies, Cyclist pavement killer risks losing home as neighbours break silence, Prince Harry insists he is 'NOT victim' and has never looked for sympathy in livestream Q&A with controversial 'toxic trauma' doctor, DIY SOS star Nick Knowles fires back as he's FAT SHAMED by 83 year old mum, Saturday Night Takeaway fans complain minutes into show at Ant and Dec's 'suspicious' habit, Cher, 76, shares candid update on relationship with 37-year-old boyfriend, Moment sonic boom 'like a gas explosion' shakes homes as RAF Typhoon aircraft scrambled, Inside Alison King's 50th birthday party as Corrie co-stars glam up to celebrate, Amy Winehouse biopic star swigs vodka on streets of Camden in gut-wrenching scenes, Subscribe to Daily Mirror and Sunday Mirror newspapers. He added that it was time to "hang up his headphones" and "run free". For over 14 years, the 67-year-old had been hosting the Sunday afternoon show before a shift saw him routinely switching with . The veteran TV presenter went on to admit he "wasn't really happy" with controversial changes at the BBC station - including sharing his show on a '13 weeks on, 13 weeks off' basis with comedian Rob Beckett. "Were going to miss you lots Ken and want to congratulate you on a fantastic career at the BBC.". So, all being well and providing Im not in India or Borneo, travel restrictions permitting, I should be back some time in May.
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Paul O'Grady says he can 'run free' after hosting final Radio 2 show The TV and radio host lamented that he was "disappointed", suggesting Radio 2 was always intended for an older audience, but that producers are on a quest to make it more appealing to the younger generation. You can leave us a comment on our Facebook page @EntertainmentDailyFix and let us know. Youd also have to be a real cynic not to be melted by the warmth of Saturday afternoons with Rylan Clark, and what is not to love about the lovely Liza Tarbuck and those uplifting listener tales? The TV and radio host lamented that he was .
Paul O'Grady reveals very different new role after leaving BBC Radio 2 Everyone and their dog waded in on what they thought of this, and the whole saga has been poorly handled, awkward, messy, and worst of all, a sad way to close such an esteemed three decades for Bruce. In an Instagram post on Sunday, O'Grady said: "The reason I'm leaving, because everybody's asking me this, is because I wasn't really happy with the 13 weeks on, 13 weeks off business. Radio 2 announces today that presenter Paul O'Grady has decided to leave his Sunday afternoon show on the network.
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