Vernon Kay acquired emotional when he spoke to Zoe Ball on BBC Radio 2 on Monday.
The I am A Superstar star mentioned the thrilling information that he’ll substitute Ken Bruce on BBC Radio 2 when he leaves subsequent month.
Vernon, 48, shared an perception into how supportive group Radio 2 have been within the wake of the announcement, telling 52-year-old Zoe: ‘I am getting emotional.’
After Zoe informed loving father Vernon, “You are so a part of the household,” he replied, “I am over the moon. I am actual. Among the finest issues that has occurred in the previous few days is that everybody on Radio 2 has messaged me.’
Vernon – who first joined the BBC in 2004 and began internet hosting on Radio 2 in 2021 – continued: ‘And despatched me a voicemail or electronic mail to say how overjoyed they’re – I am getting fairly emotional now – that I joined the household.’
The star additionally spoke of the massive affect Ken has had on his life: ‘My dad is a lorry driver and I stated this after I joined Radio 2: we have at all times had Radio 2 within the background.
“Ken Bruce is mid-morning. You do not consider every other DJ. He has made it his personal and he’s an absolute legend of broadcasting.’
Bruce will current his final present from 9.30am to 12am on March 3, the BBC confirmed on Friday, whereas Kay will begin on Could 8 after Gary Davies has coated within the meantime.
The DJ will usher in Radio 2’s new weekday pop quiz to interchange Bruce’s widespread PopMaster format and proceed his personal radio present, which he has been operating since 2018.
It follows a profession through which Kay has seen a number of exhibits on Channel 4’s T4 in addition to ITV applications together with All Star Household Fortunes, Simply The Two Of Us and Beat The Star.
Helen Thomas, Head of Radio 2, stated: ‘Radio 2 is house to a number of the UK’s best-loved presenters, and I am delighted to welcome Vernon to Radio 2 mid-morning.
‘He’s a massively proficient, heat and witty host who has already confirmed to be a agency favourite with our listeners as he has introduced many and different exhibits on the station. I am unable to wait to listen to his sensible new present.’
Scott Mills revealed the information to listeners shortly after the BBC made the announcement: ‘I am thrilled! After all I’ve recognized Vern for years – you too! You’ve got already heard it load on Radio 2 and it should be sensible.’
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