The Glasgow born broadcaster is leaving the BBC show after 31 years
The Glaswegian becomes the latest big name to part ways with the station, giving up his weekday slot. The 71-year-old Glasgow-born broadcaster made the announcement on Tuesday, January 17, leaving the BBC to join rival station Greatest Hits.
BBC announced Ken's departure in a Tweet, sharing well wishes Ken as well as explaining how much the station will miss him and his mid-morning show.The BBC message read: We have some news… After 31 years of presenting the 9:30am-midday weekday show Ken Bruce has decided to leave.Following the news, the broadcaster shared his thoughts, stating that it was the right time to move on.
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. It’s been a tremendously happy time for me: I’ve made many friends and worked with many wonderful colleagues.Sign up to Glasgow Live's newsletter Get all the latest Glasgow news and headlines sent straight to your inbox twice a day by signing up to our free newsletter.
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. 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.
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