OGrady, 67, said that Radio 2 was always for an older audience. (ITV/Getty/BBC) BBC Radio 2 has been undergoing somewhat of a facelift over the last few years. Radio 2 announces today that presenter Paul O'Grady has decided to leave his Sunday afternoon show on the network. O'Grady, 67, had . The 67-year-old has been at the station for 14 years and has hosted the Sunday afternoon slot since 2009. No longer self isolating but still cautious. It was then announced Ken would be swapping the BBC for Bauer at the end of March, as it was revealed he would joining Greatest Hits Radio. "Happily with the chat show, Eurovision and Drag Race the BBC continues to be my perfect TV home.". 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They wanted three and to tell you the truth I dont have an idea in my head for the third one! BBC Radio 2 confirmed the news that Paul O'Grady was leaving at approximately 11 am on Tuesday, 9 August 2022. "Its been an honour and privilege to be the Breakfast voice of BBC Radio London for 20 years and although Im leaving the show, Ill continue to expect hugs from my lovely listeners when I see them on the streets of London! The former Lily Savage star has been hosting a Sunday evening show on the station from 5pm until 7pm since 2009. Paul James O'Grady was born on 14 June 1955 in Birkenhead, England. @malprin. This came after Paul bid farewell to his 14 year stint on Radio 2 in August . (PA) Paul O'Grady has issued a lengthy statement explaining the BBC 's decision to take his radio show off air until May. Paul O'Grady has revealed the real reason he's quit his BBC Radio 2 show, after presenting it for 14 years. The hit musical will be embarking on a UK and Ireland tour from March 2023. Paul O'Grady has hit out at BBC Radio 2 for allowing Ken Bruce to depart the station. Paul OGrady reflects on another birthday, Paul OGrady recalls Malcolms movie career. he reiterated. He started off working the drag circuit with his act across pubs and . The format was originally devised by Granada Television and was broadcast on ITV until December 2005, before moving to . 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. Us passengers might be panicking, but those in the cockpit are not. "We wish Paul the very best of luck and hope to work . Paul has recently decided to quit BBC Radio 2 after 14 years and his final show aired on Sunday (August 14). Ive played Miss Hannigan before, in 1998 in London, and then we toured with it. Simon was the first of the big names to walk away from Radio 2 after 17 years at the station. Paul O'Grady. Paul O'Grady QUITS his Radio 2 show after 14 years in latest BBC shake-up. Can Nigeria's election result be overturned? Ahead of his last show, Paul O'Grady revealed why he is quitting his BBC Radio 2 show. Paul O'Grady has revealed that his BBC Radio 2 weekend show will not air again until May due to a "management decision". 1:05. However, after almost 12 blissful years, I now need to step down to catch up on a much needed decades deficit of beauty sleep! Liz, 64, worked with BBC on a number of its radio stations before she was sacked from her show on BBC Radio 6 after working for the BBC for 35 years. "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.'. He attended Christian Brothers School and, after his graduation, worked as a clerk in a magistrate's court. "So thank you very much," he ended the personal message before moving on with his usual weekend staples. Paul O'Grady is leaving BBC Radio 2, saying it was "the right time to go". Paul OGrady has expressed his disappointment with BBC Radio 2, saying its not what it was. Alternative Sounds of the 90s with Dermot O'Leary. 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. Bruces departure marks the culmination of both his 31-year career with Radio 2 and a painful week for everyone involved. Helen Thomas, head of Radio 2, wished him luck for the future and said she was "sorry to see him go". Do you have a story to sell? Youll get a dog coming in thats in a terrible state and terrified of its own shadow. Radio 2 fans have accused the BBC of ageism after Paul O'Grady quit the station today. 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. OGrady has said this weekends show will be his final broadcast: Ive loved doing my Sunday afternoon show for the last 14 years and Im going to miss my listeners as well as the fun Ive had with my producer, Malcolm Prince, but I feel that now is the right time to go.. I was, because Im a great believer in continuity. Take it easy.. 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. 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. 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 . Wonderful news and love to you both, another added. The real story here is that commercial radio is having a moment and good for them. It's because I wasn't really happy with the 13 weeks on/13 weeks off business. But Eddie, one of my other dogs, hates them all hes not interested in friends! 2-min read. Tweets. You can unsubscribe at any time. Im going to do her a lot older, where shes got no tolerance at all for kids all she wants to do is listen to her radio and get drunk. The star bid farewell to Radio 2 listeners forever on Friday 26 August and went on to land a job on Talk TV. At conservative gathering, Trump is still the favourite. 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. 5-min read. BBC bosses have cancelled long-running shows . One passionate fan tweeted: Oh that is the best news!! Also leaving the station is his producer Malcolm Prince, whom he jokingly insulted on every show. 15 Aug 2022. 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. Returning to Wogan House for a week after a month of broadcasting the Piano Room sessions at Maida Vale provided a natural break. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. The 67-year-old has been at the station for 14 years and has hosted the Sunday afternoon slot since 2009. See today's front and back pages, download the newspaper, order back issues and use the historic Daily Express newspaper archive. In the meantime, lets look at what we still have. 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. 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. An industry insider said the move by the BBC made the broadcaster look 'very ungracious' about Bruce's 'decades of service'. Producer: The Paul O'Grady Show. Paul O'Grady is leaving BBC Radio 2, saying it was "the right time to go". Some healthy competition will, in the long run, make Radio 2 a better station. 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. Radio 2 has changed, its not what it was. 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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.. "You're not valued in the same way, the music isn't as appealing because they've kind of changed the music of Radio 2 to appeal to the younger audience they're so desperate to get.". Theyre trying to aim for a much younger audience, which doesnt make sense because youve got Radio 1.. "So I'm not going anywhere. No offence to Rob but two completely different personalities and audiences. Bruce revealed on Friday (24 February) that he had been asked to leave before fulfilling his contract for another month. I do her far more downtrodden. Big Zuu profile: What is his net worth and does he have a wife? Camilla, Queen Consort, will feature in a special episode. 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. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. So where does that leave Radio 2? We wish Ken all the best for the future. Secret husband 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. He said: 'My dad is a lorry driver and I said this when I joined Radio 2 and started standing in for Steve Wright, so we've always had Radio 2 on in the background. "Radio 2 has changed, its not what it was. Videos Tagged. Celeb obsessed? The 67-year-old icon left Radio 2 in . "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. Meanwhile, Paul's own departure came soon after a long lockdown period during which the bubbly broadcaster admitted to being "fed up and bored". Half a million listeners have already tuned out of the station in the past year, and Bruces departure will no doubt cost them more. Paul O'Grady has revealed he is quitting his BBC Radio 2 show as he "wasn't really happy" with the schedule shake-up which saw him share the slot with another presenter. 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. , updated Im travelling light this time but when I used to go on the road, Id take my Baby Belling oven and my electric frying pan. Paul O'Grady. Radio 2 adamantly denied her claims in a statement in which it added that the channel "is hugely proud of having a range of presenters from their 30s to 80 years old". 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). Posts. O'Grady has hosted his current show for 13 years, but a recent scheduling change saw Rob Beckett taking over for two three-month stints each year. Read about our approach to external linking. Broadcaster Paul O'Grady has revealed his a next role after leaving BBC Radio 2 - and it's something very different. . 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. 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. Will you be tuning into Paul O Gradys show on Christmas Day? They have to be. In response to Bruces tweet, a BBC spokesperson told The Independent: Ken decided to leave Radio 2 and its always been known hes leaving in March. Speaking via a statement issued at the time, Craig said: "Every party must come to an end and although I'm packing up my Trunk of Funk on Radio 2, I've loved bringing the party to its funky listeners each Saturday night.". The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Paul O'Grady and Steve Wright. The presenter will be absent from BBC Radio 2 for 13 weeks. Work in tv, radio and theatre when they'll have me and now and then I'll write a book. "Radio 2 has changed, it . Ive just filmed a series about elephants in Thailand. Their daughter, Sharyn, was born in 1974. Going to miss you and Malcolm so much.. Craig Charles' Radio 2 show on a Saturday night was axed last summer, amid the ongoing shake up of the BBC stations. His personality, spontaneity and don't-take-this-too-seriously work so well on the radio. In need of constant stimulation, he struggled to thrive without human contact while he was confined to his farm in Kent. DON'T MISS: What I think is happening is that we are passing through a period of turbulence. Get in touch with us at webcelebs@mirror.co.uk or call us direct 0207 29 33033. He attended Christian Brothers School and, after his graduation, worked as a clerk in a magistrate's court. He continues to host For The Love of Dogs, an ITV series following the staff at Battersea Dogs Home and the dogs they care for. In my version shes a bit raggy. Reels. Craig, definitely. 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. Home of the Daily and Sunday Express. So what do you think of this story? Show More Posts from paulogrady. The broadcasters comments come after the news that veteran DJ Ken Bruce was leaving the station after 45 years to go to Greatest Hits Radio. Paul will reprise his role as Miss Hannigan, who he previously played back in 1998. Tweets & replies. 2023 BBC. 'Obviously I am over the moon and so are my parents and Tess and the kids, but it's the Ken Bruce show and the man has raised the bar so high that I'm just so excited to be able to take the reins. Join Paul and the Dogs at. Oh thats brilliant news Malcolm thank you for sharing, one fan penned. Vernon Kay was this week announced as his replacement and broke down in tears while talking about his new role. We also may change the frequency you receive our emails from us in order to keep you up to date and give you the best relevant information possible. Paul James O'Grady MBE DL (born 14 June 1955) is an English comedian, broadcaster, actor, writer and former drag queen.He achieved notability in the London gay scene during the 1980s with his drag queen persona Lily Savage, through which he gained broader popularity in the 1990s.O'Grady subsequently dropped the character and in the 2000s became the presenter of various television and radio . He revealed yet more huge career news on Instagram in October, announcing that he will be joining the cast of Annie. Fans greeted the news of his replacement with mixed reviews and branded BBC bosses' decision 'classless', but appearing on The Zoe Ball Breakfast Show this morning, Kay paid tribute to his predecessor. I wish I had some goals, but Ive never been ambitious. Olga often used to visit Radio 2 to see what Paul was doing; she was seldom impressed. Ahead of his final show, O'Grady cited the change as the reason he was going. But in February he was forced to give up half of his shows and share the time slot with 36-year-old comedian Rob Beckett with the men swapping presenting duties every three months. The BBC's Eurovision Song Contest's commentator Graham Norton kicked off the exodus of stars moving on from Radio 2 in 2020, when the presenter quit his weekend slot at the station. 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. 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.. I like it when I get there, its the travelling I dont enjoy. 2-min read. 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The TV and radio host lamented that he was . O'Grady has hosted his current show for 13 years . Addressing the reaction on his weekend show, Steve told listeners of his Sunday Love Songs show: "Before we start the show proper, if I may, I'd just like to say thank you ever so much for all the messages that have come in, over the weekend after I announced on Friday on the afternoon that we are leaving the afternoon show. "Anyway, thanks very much and good luck to everyone on Radio 2 and long may you continue!". Hes an experienced broadcaster, has put in the hours as a stand-in, and he might just surprise us. The broadcaster's comments come after the news that veteran DJ Ken Bruce was leaving the station after 45 years to go to Greatest Hits Radio. 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. Joined December 2011. 'Radio 2 has changed, it's not what it was,' he told Metro.co.uk. Advertisement. All rights reserved. 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. Together they will meet some of the dogs struggling to be rehomed and assist with their treatment and care, in the hope of finding them a happy-ever-after home of their own in time for Christmas. The 67-year-old will be replaced by ex-Radio 1 host Scott Mills, 49. Paul O'Grady has criticised Radio 2, saying 'it's not what it was' after Ken Bruce quit his primetime show.. He went on to host a number of chat shows, first with ITV and later with Channel 4, and a revival of dating show Blind Date. Dec 19, 2022. Paul O'Grady's regular BBC Radio 2 show will no longer be on the airwaves until May. Rory Tingle For Mailonline. It isnt an easy balancing act, but this shifting landscape will no doubt kick Radio 2 into gear. I was in panto and I went for a drink afterwards with the producer. There's not another radio programme like it the incomparable Paul O'Grady. The Paul O'Grady Show is a British comedy chat show presented by comedian Paul O'Grady, first shown on 11 October 2004.The programme is a teatime chat show consisting of a mixture of celebrity guests, comic stunts, musical performances, and occasionally viewer competitions.. After 14 years, you left your Radio 2 show last year, handing in your notice after being . 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. TV tonight and 233 following. Of course, theyd smell it down the corridor and the manager would be up saying, Are you cooking in the room?. Audio Producer #TeamPOGradio with Paul O'Grady. ", He added: "Thanks very much and good luck to everyone on Radio 2 and long may it continue.". You don't think of any other DJ when you think of that slot. O'Grady and Beckett had been swapping over every 13 weeks in the slot, after a shake-up to the station's schedule. O'Grady has hosted his current show for 13 years . BBC Radio 2 is introducing some schedule changes on a Sunday afternoon and has announced its special programming for the Spring. The 67-year-old hosted the Sunday afternoon programme for almost 13 years . InJanuary, when Bruce announced his departure, former Radio 2 DJ Vanessa feltz accused the . 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.". I havent got one. Many took to Twitter to express their delight for the TV and radio legend. Jamie Phillips One furious fan tweeted: Whose idea is it to replace @PaulOGradyShow with @robbeckettcomic even for 13 weeks? What's the least amount of exercise we can get away with? READ MORE: Paul O'Grady forced to halt final BBC Radio 2 show as he bids emotional farewell. 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. Meanwhile, the keen farmer produced his own chutney and jam - but he couldn't shake off the boredom, and was elated when the time came to return to work. His final programme will be this Sunday . 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 . Paul O'Grady has criticised Radio 2, saying 'it's not what it was' after Ken Bruce quit his primetime show. Then somebody said, You get on with elephants, whats up with you? And its true. The 67-year-old confessed he "wasn't really happy" with the schedule shake-up which saw him share the . Tags: Paul O'Grady. The 67-year-old broadcaster spoke out following the news Bruce was leaving the BBC . READ NOW: EastEnders star Charlie Brooks loses battle with neighbours. "Obviously I'm sad to be stepping away from my Radio 2 show," Graham said in a statement at the time. He is the latest in a string of older DJs to step back, including Steve Wright, Graham Norton and Simon Mayo. Read about our approach to external linking. This has led to the departure of several older hosts, a shuffling of schedules and the introduction of new presenters such as DJ Spoony and Drag Race UK star Michelle Visage. He is certainly not wrong there. The For the Love of Dogs host announced the news last week, saying he feels that . Vanessa Feltz has also quit her early morning breakfast show, along with her BBC London presenting job, amid speculation she could be joining a revamped talkTV schedule.
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