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Paul O\u2019Grady has expressed his \u201cdisappointment\u201d with BBC Radio 2, saying \u201cit\u2019s not what it was\u201d.<\/p>\n
The broadcaster\u2019s comments come after the news that veteran DJ Ken Bruce was leaving the station after 45 years to go to Greatest Hits Radio.<\/p>\n
InJanuary, when Bruce announced his departure, former Radio 2 DJ Vanessa feltz accused the BBC of \u201cageism\u201d.<\/p>\n
Now, O\u2019Grady, who left Radio 2 in 2021 after being asked to share his slot with comedian Rob Beckett, has explained the motivation behind his decision.<\/p>\n
\u201cI was disappointed, because I\u2019m a great believer in continuity,\u201d he told Metro.co.uk, adding: \u201cIf you go off for 13 weeks and somebody else comes on, the listeners don\u2019t know when you\u2019re back on.\u201d<\/p>\n
He continued: \u201cRadio 2 has changed; it\u2019s not what it was. They\u2019re trying to aim for a much younger audience, which doesn\u2019t make sense because you\u2019ve got Radio 1.\u201d<\/p>\n
O\u2019Grady, 67, said that \u201cRadio 2 was always for an older audience\u201d.<\/p>\n
\u201cKen explained his reasons for leaving Radio 2 in his quote and on air,\u201d the BBC previously told The Independent when approached about allegations of \u201cageism\u201d from listeners.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe respect his decision and wish him the very best of luck in the future as he\u2019s been a much loved part of the Radio 2 family.\u201d<\/p>\n
Bruce revealed on Friday (24 February) that he had been asked to leave before \u201cfulfilling\u201d his contract for another month. His last show will be broadcast on Friday (3 March).<\/p>\n
Paul O\u2019Grady <\/p>\n
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In response to Bruce\u2019s tweet, a BBC spokesperson told The Independent: \u201cKen decided to leave Radio 2 and it\u2019s always been known he\u2019s leaving in March. Returning to Wogan House for a week after a month of broadcasting the Piano Room sessions at Maida Vale provided a natural break. We wish Ken all the best for the future.\u201d<\/p>\n
Vernon Kay has been announced as Bruce\u2019s replacement, and will join fellow DJs Zoe Ball, Dermot O\u2019Leary, Rylan and Steve Wright.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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