KEN Bruce isn't sailing off into retirement just yet, instead, he's launching a brand new show on Greatest Hits Radio.
And you won't have to wait much longer – here's when Bruce starts his new show.
When does Ken Bruce start on Greatest Radio Hits?
Bruce starts his new daily show on Greatest Hits Radio on Monday, April 3.
The show will be on air from 10 am to 1 pm.
Of what listeners can expect from his new show, Bruce teased: "What better way to celebrate my forty-five years in radio than with a new adventure and a brand-new show on Greatest Hits Radio.
"I say brand-new but there will still be PopMaster, me and my musings and all the great records you know and love from the 70s, 80s and 90s."
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Why did Ken Bruce leave BBC Radio 2?
On January 17, 2023, Ken Bruce shocked his adoring Radio 2 audience when he announced he was leaving his mid-morning show.
The programme rans from 9.30am until 12pm every weekday morning.
But he revealed he would be departing the show in March 2023.
In a statement, 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.
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"It’s been a tremendously happy time for me: I’ve made many friends and worked with many wonderful colleagues.
"However, I feel that after 45 years of full-time broadcasting on BBC Radio it’s time for a change.
"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.”
The departure follows the exit of another long-running station icon, Steve Wright.
Who will replace Ken Bruce on BBC Radio 2?
On February 23, 2023, The Sun revealed Vernon Kay is set to replace Ken Bruce on his legendary BBC Radio 2 show.
It's reported that the former Family Fortunes star has signed a lucrative two year deal.
A source told us: "Vernon has a raft of fresh, new ideas and content, but will not be trying to reinvent the wheel here – he knows how important this show is to listeners, and wants them to feel welcome and safe."
A BBC spokesperson said: “We've seen a lot of speculation about who will take over the much coveted mid-morning slot on Radio 2, and we'll confirm the new presenter in the near future.”
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