(PA) Paul O'Grady has issued a lengthy statement explaining the BBC 's decision to take his radio show off air until May. The presenter will be absent from BBC Radio 2 for 13 weeks. 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. Radio 2 has been attempting to attract a younger audience in recent years, while also reducing the wage bill it pays some of its leading presenters. The announcement comes after a shake-up which saw him share the slot with comedian . 'I had intended fulfilling my contract until the end of March but the BBC has decided it wants me to leave earlier. @WGBpl. If you go off for 13 weeks and somebody else comes on, the listeners dont know when youre back on. 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. In July, many listeners vented their anger as it was revealed that Steve's much-loved afternoon show was coming to an end after 23 years. . Let's enjoy the week ahead!". O'Grady, who left Radio 2 in 2021 after being asked to share his slot with comedian Rob Beckett, criticised the approach taken by bosses. 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. Paul James O'Grady was born on 14 June 1955 in Birkenhead, England. Meanwhile, Rob expressed his excitement at landing his new Radio 2 role, saying earlier this month: As someone that has inhuman levels of energy, Im incredibly grateful and excited that the BBC are letting me loose on the airwaves to try and pump up anyone feeling the end-of-weekend blues. Paul O'Grady handed in his notice at Radio 2 after being asked to share his regular slot with Rob Beckett, who, at 37, is three decades his junior. When we were in the West End with Annie, Starlight Express was on around the corner. Earlier in the week, Radio 2 announced that the 67-year-old presenter Paul had decided to leave . and So where does that leave Radio 2? "We wish Paul the very best of luck and hope to work . "I have loved every moment with my Radio 2 'Early Birds' and will miss my Lovely Listeners, Jolly Good Fellows and beloved friends and colleagues at Radio 2 with all my heart," she told listeners via a statement. Save. Im really looking forward to it, because I havent done theatre for a while. "Were going to miss you lots Ken and want to congratulate you on a fantastic career at the BBC.". Bruce revealed on Friday (24 February) that he had been asked to leave before fulfilling his contract for another month. Alternative Sounds of the 90s with Dermot O'Leary. 396 Following. 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. The 67-year-old broadcaster spoke out following the news Bruce was leaving the BBC . It's because I wasn't really happy with the 13 weeks on/13 weeks off business. ', The comments below have not been moderated, By In July last year, Vanessa Feltz decided to turn her early alarm off for good and quit quit BBC Radio 2 and BBC Radio London. The former Coronation Street star can still be heard on BBC Radio 6 Music each weekday (1-4pm) and on The Craig Charles Funk and Soul Show (Saturday nights, 6-9pm). Videos Tagged. Shes lovely, the friendliest dog on the planet. Returning to Wogan House for a week after a month of broadcasting the Piano Room sessions at Maida Vale provided a natural break. The 67-year-old has been at the station for 14 years and has hosted the Sunday afternoon slot since 2009. Not going anywhere!" In just a handful of years, the station's schedule has undergone so much change that the . Paul O'Grady's Radio exit wasn't entirely amicable - with the star admitting he quit due to "not being happy" with the BBC's plans for his popular show. No offence to Rob but two completely different personalities and audiences. Paul James O'Grady was born on 14 June 1955 in Birkenhead, England. The BAFTA . 15:37 GMT 28 Feb 2023 By I had intended fulfilling my contract until the end of March but the BBC has decided it wants me to leave earlier. Paul O'Grady is quitting his BBC Radio 2 show following a shake-up which saw him share the slot with another presenter. Pauls radio producer Malcolm announced the news today, writing on Twitter: Pauls taking #TeamPOGradio to @BoomRadioUK for the annual Christmas show!, Alongside a picture of Paul, the caption continued: Its a one-off special and, if youd like a shoutout, for your friends or family, email now.. its first come first served, #NotTheSameWithoutYOU pic.twitter.com/FUfKJWKYJN, #TeamPOGradio is back (@malprin) November 21, 2022. Paul O'Grady has expressed his "disappointment" with BBC Radio 2, saying "it's not what it was". O'Grady has hosted his current show for 13 years . "Anyway, thanks very much and good luck to everyone on Radio 2 and long may you continue!". READ MORE: Paul O'Grady forced to halt final BBC Radio 2 show as he bids emotional farewell. Ive just filmed a series about elephants in Thailand. 2-min read. Thats enough because Ive got other commitments with animals. After playing his last song, Friends by Bette Midler, he signed off with: "So you look after yourselves, stay safe and well. The 67-year-old icon left Radio 2 in . Paul OGrady fans are over the moon as the much-loved star has revealed his next career venture following his infamous BBC Radio exit. Paul O'Grady is leaving his BBC Radio 2 job after 14 years. 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. Paul is also known for his Paul O'Grady: For the Love of Dogs and Paul O'Grady's Animal Orphans as well as presenting BBC Radio 2's Paul O'Grady on the Wireless. Your news has made my Christmas! Of course, theyd smell it down the corridor and the manager would be up saying, Are you cooking in the room?. 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. Broadcaster Paul O'Grady has revealed his a next role after leaving BBC Radio 2 - and it's something very different. Paul O'Grady bid farewell to his loyal listeners on Sunday afternoon, as he presented his final show on BBC Radio 2.. "So thank you very much," he ended the personal message before moving on with his usual weekend staples. On a Saturday, between the matinee and the evening show, theyd come over to us, or wed go over to them. Why Alex Murdaugh was spared the death penalty, Why Trudeau is facing calls for a public inquiry, The shocking legacy of the Dutch 'Hunger Winter'. The comedian, 67 . While Im on the subject Id also like to thank my producer ( sounds very grand) Malcolm Prince who is one of the best in the business and hasnt cracked once in the 14 years weve been on air. The real story here is that commercial radio is having a moment and good for them. Tweets. 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He said: 'I was called in at 12.30 and told that my final show would be a week today and wasn't given any real reason that I understood. Within the space of three years, Radio 2 has seen many of its long-standing stars quit the show and move on . Veteran DJ Tony Blackburn has also complained about his Golden Hour show being shunted to Sunday nights. It leaves a sour taste.'. Vernon Kay was this week announced as his replacement and broke down in tears while talking about his new role. 19K Followers. 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. Sex and the City icon Kim Cattrall responded to Pauls post to say: Rest well alongside a lipstick kiss emoji. 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. 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? TV tonight His last show . and When lost listeners get bored of the ad breaks on these commercial shows, something tells me that Radio 2 will be there to greet them like an old friend. Craig, definitely. Paul O'Grady and Andre Portasio were married in August 2017 He also . Safe to say, Pauls ever-devoted fans were over the moon for him on this career news. Audio Producer #TeamPOGradio with Paul O'Grady. 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. We respect his decision and wish him the very best of luck in the future as hes been a much loved part of the Radio 2 family.. In the meantime, lets look at what we still have. Remembering that his initial work for Radio 2 had been as an occasional stand-in presenter 14 years ago before he was handed his current show in 2009, he said: "I only came to do a few hours for Elaine Paige and look what happened.". Theyre trying to aim for a much younger audience, which doesnt make sense because youve got Radio 1.. Vanessa Feltz, 61, and Craig Charles, 58, have also moved on. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. "I'll miss being a part of the Wogan House family, as well as the listeners and their lives. Friends say he had given a commitment not to say anything that could embarrass the BBC in the remaining weeks of his contract, making him all the more surprised by the decision to end his show earlier than expected. He revealed yet more huge career news on Instagram in October, announcing that he will be joining the cast of Annie. , updated The news comes after a recent change up at the station saw O'Grady sharing his . 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I was in panto and I went for a drink afterwards with the producer. You can leave us a comment on our Facebook page @EntertainmentDailyFix and let us know. 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. Celeb obsessed? Jamie Phillips An industry insider said the move by the BBC made the broadcaster look 'very ungracious' about Bruce's 'decades of service'. Will you be tuning into Paul O Gradys show on Christmas Day? The former Radio 2 host spoke out after Ken was confirmed to be leaving in March. BBC bosses have cancelled long-running shows . Paul O'Grady handed in his notice at Radio 2 after being asked to share his regular slot with Rob Beckett, who, at 37, is three decades his junior. So what do you think of this story? OGrady, 67, said that Radio 2 was always for an older audience. However, the For the Love of Dogs presenter has since been snapped up by Boom Radio UK for a one-off Christmas Day special. It seems Paul is showing no signs of slowing down anytime soon. However, he announced his decision to part ways with the station last year, insisting that it was "the right time to go" under the circumstances. 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". Fortunately, Paul is still very much in demand with TV producers, admitting that he has "already" been asked to take part in another series of For The Love Of Dogs. The presenter took to Instagram to share a message with his followers ahead of his final show on August 14. Simon was the first of the big names to walk away from Radio 2 after 17 years at the station. 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DON'T MISS: 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. BBC Radio 2 listeners are up in arms after hearing fan favourite Paul OGrady is being taken off air after 23 years to be replaced by younger comedian Rob Beckett. O'Grady has hosted his current show for 13 years . I learnt two songs on the ukulele, I made loads of chutney and jam and I wrote a kids book. 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.". Paul O'Grady QUITS his Radio 2 show after 14 years in latest BBC shake-up. The 67-year-old icon left Radio 2 in August after 14 years at the station, saying he wasnt really happy there. Show More Posts from paulogrady. To get the latest news from the capital visit Metro.co.uk's visitMetro's London news hub. The BBC should think long and hard about what will help retain its older listeners (many of whom are flocking to the likes of Boom Radio for its dedication to nostalgic hits), while still drafting in the generation coming up behind. 'They're trying to aim for a much younger audience, which doesn't make sense because you've got Radio 1. No longer self isolating but still cautious. . 'I'm a little surprised and disappointed.'. Can Nigeria's election result be overturned? Listen, Kay wouldnt have been my first choice, but lets give the man a chance. A keen animal lover, Paul has five dogs, with the most recent canine addition to his family being a wire-haired dachshund by the name of Sausage. Although Paul has joked that he has repeatedly asked ITV whether they really want him back for another series, it looks like keen fans certainly haven't seen the last of him yet. Something went wrong, please try again later. 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. @malprin. Paul O'Grady and producer Malcolm discuss the merits of another birthday. ", He added: "Thanks very much and good luck to everyone on Radio 2 and long may it continue.". "So, I did the honourable thing and I honoured my contract, gave my notice and now I'm off. 'To be asked to step into those big shoes it was a big deep breath, I'll be honest with you. Where do Carole Middleton and Michael Middleton live? The 67-year-old hosted the Sunday afternoon programme for almost 13 years . 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. A Romanian sausage dog, called Sausage, or Sos I couldnt think of a name for her. Advertisement. @Battersea_. 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]. The comedian, 67, has hosted a Sunday afternoon programme on the UKs most popular radio station for the last 14 years. Going to miss you and Malcolm so much.. I live on a farm in Kent and I ended up talking to my pigs! Dont we all! You don't think of any other DJ when you think of that slot. Join Paul and the Dogs at. Join Paul for an exclusive live afternoon chat and book signing at. Pauls taking #TeamPOGradio to @BoomRadioUK for the annual Christmas show! "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. Take it easy.. 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 . For starters, the figures of listeners deserting the station might seem startling 580,000 people, according to the audience research body Rajar but in the context of Radio 2s 14 million weekly listeners, there is a long way to go until its total collapse. The comedian, 66, who used to perform as drag queen Lily Savage, presented Paul . He reportedly broke a clause that he himself had created in his TV contract to be able to adopt the pup, who originally arrived at Battersea Cats and Dogs Home in search of a new owner. Jamie Phillips You may want to read Metas Instagram cookie policy, external and privacy policy, external before accepting. A Radio 2 spokeswoman said:'Ken decided to leave Radio 2 and it's always been known he's leaving in March. 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