This time next week, the BBC Radio 6 Music Festival will be well underway, as a string of Manchester’s best music venues open their doors and prepare to host a variety of world-class acts.
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Former Made in Chelsea star Jamie Laing was grilled about "getting Jordan North sacked" from BBC Radio 1 in an awkward interview. The reality star was put under the microscope when he and wife Sophie Habboo appeared on Channel 4's Sunday Brunch.
He was grilled by hosts Tim Lovejoy and Simon Rimmer following the news that Jordan, 34, would be leaving the radio station after a decade on the airwaves .
According to OK!, Jordan will reportedly join Capital FM to replace Roman Kemp, who has been at the helm of their breakfast show for seven years. Jamie meanwhile will take over for Jordan's role alongside current co-host Vick Hope.
Tim bluntly said on Sunday Brunch: "You got Jordan North sacked so you could get his job," with Jamie's wife Sophie laughing at the comment. But the reality star appeared to look uncomfortable and attempted to divert the discussion.
Speaking of his new role, he said: "So I'm starting Radio 1 Drivetime coming up, which is very exciting. I feel very lucky. That is all… yes. It's really exciting, I'm really excited about it. I did a stint with Matt Edmondson which was amazing, and they very kindly said, 'Would you like to do this one?' And I said, 'That would be amazing.'"
Jamie ensured he paid his compliments to Jordan, hinting there was no bad blood. He added he felt "very lucky" and "very blessed" to be given the opportunity. He said: "Hopefully I do a good job, because Jordan has huge shoes to fill."
It comes as Jordan took to social media on Saturday to share the news he would be leaving BBC Radio 1 alongside a string of photos of his time at the station.
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This time next week, the BBC Radio 6 Music Festival will be well underway, as a string of Manchester’s best music venues open their doors and prepare to host a variety of world-class acts.
DJ Khaled has recently shared a video of him being carried by security guards to avoid getting his Jordan 3 sneakers dirty.The producer took to his official Instagram to share a video of him on his way to perform at a gig in Miami on the beach. The clip sees him being carried by two security guards and being placed in a golf cart as a way to not ruin his black Jordan Retro 3s with the sand.“I don’t want to get my Jordans dirty.
BBC Radio Orkney star Dave Gray has passed away, the broadcaster has announced.The emotional statement saw the BBC Radio team pay tribute to their beloved friend and colleague.They announced: "Everyone at BBC Radio Orkney is grieving the sudden loss of our friend and colleague Dave Gray, who died on Wednesday following a short illness. For three decades Dave was the heart and soul of the BBC in Orkney and we will miss him terribly. "Our thoughts are with his family and many friends at this most difficult of times.
Chris Moyles has had quite the journey since leaving Radio 1, including losing 6 stone, having a falling out with Comedy Dave, and rumours of a fling with a Spice Girl.
Fans believe a feud could be brewing at the Radio 1 station after radio DJ Greg James took a dig at his former colleague, Jordan North.
Jordan North, the popular radio presenter, has always been quite private about his love life. However, he once surprised fans by revealing a cheeky secret about his bedroom antics on air.Today, it was announced that Jordan, who hails from York, will be joining the Capital FM Breakfast Show after a decade on BBC Radio 1. He'll be replaced by former Made In Chelsea star Jamie Laing.The station praised Jordan for his hilarious and entertaining moments on air over the years, saying he's been an inspiration to younger presenters.
BBC Radio 1 and Capital respectively. North previously hosted BBC Radio 1’s Drivetime Show.According to BBC, North shared that he was “beyond excited” to start at the rival station after the news was announced on air.
After over a decade on the airwaves, Jordan North broke the hearts of countless listeners this week when he announced his sudden exit from BBC Radio 1, with the network already having lined up his replacement as former Made In Chelsea star Jamie Laing. But while Jordan may be stepping down from the station, it certainly won’t be the last we’ve seen or heard of the fan-favourite star.
Rumours surrounding Jordan North's next career move have started circulating, following the news that he is set to leave BBC Radio 1. His co-star Vick Hope has now dropped a huge hint that Jordan could be eyeing up another reality TV stint, with Celebrity Big Brother due to launch next month. Jordan, 34, announced he will be leaving the BBC after 10 years later this month.
Jordan North is the new voice you'll hear on the Capital FM Breakfast Show after leaving BBC Radio 1. He's taking over from Roman Kemp, who recently emotionally announced he was quitting the role. Roman announced during his Capital show on Wednesday, 21 February: "You are going to absolutely love this Jordan.
BBC Radio 1’s Drivetime Show.News that the Made In Chelsea star would be the new host of the radio show arrived last week, when it was reported that he would be taking over the hosting role for the Drivetime show with Vick Hope.North presented at Radio 1 for a decade, and is reportedly set to move over to Capital FM and take over from Roman Kemp, who has hosted the Capital Breakfast show for seven years.Following news of his departure from Radio 1, however, some listeners took to social media to criticise the decision to bring Laing in as a replacement, and accused the reality star of not being as deserving for the role as the Burnley host.Now, Laing has also taken to socials to describe North as a “legend” and share his excitement to take on the new role.“Guys, firstly I’m beyond excited to be joining the amazing Vick Hope on Radio1’s Drivetime Show,” he wrote. “Jordan North is a complete pro/legend.
Jamie Laing was grilled about his latest career move during his appearance on Sunday 18 February's episode of Sunday Brunch.The 35 year old was joined on the show by his wife, fellow Made in Chelsea star, Sophie Habboo, who he married in a lavish Marbella ceremony last year. While talking to hosts Tim Lovejoy and Simon Rimmer, he was awkwardly asked about "getting Jordan North sacked" from his BBC Radio 1 gig. It comes after 34 year old Jordan confirmed he was leaving the station after 10 years, which many fans thought was out of the blue.
BBC Radio 2 listeners were reduced to tears today as Steve Wright's Sunday Love Songs returned to air days after the star suddenly passed away age 69. Steve died on Tuesday, February 13 and the news came as a huge shock with many of his heartbroken co-stars breaking into tears live on air amid an outpouring of tributes, writes The Mirror.
BBC Radio 1.Yesterday, the BBC announced that the Lancashire host was leaving the radio station after a decade of working there. He has hosted the drivetime show with Vick Hope since 2021, along with other shows at the station.Now, North has shared his own statement about the shock move, taking to social media to share a series of photos from his time at Radio 1.
TV and radio star Jordan North has thanked his friends at BBC Radio 1 and hinted that he'll "be back soon" after leaving the station.
Jordan North has broken his silence after it was announced that he would be leaving BBC Radio 1 after ten years.
Jamie Laing, from Made in Chelsea, has responded to the backlash following the announcement that he will be replacing Jordan North on BBC Radio 1's Going Home Show.The going home show is aired between 3:30pm and 6pm every weekday, and Jamie will be joining presenter Vick Hope. After BBC Radio 1 shared the news, many listeners took to social media to express their dismay, with one writing: "A person from a working class background who worked their a**e off to attempt to achieve their dream of being a radio presenter is more deserving of the opportunity." While another added: "When Nick [Grimshaw] went it was so sad, when Scott [Mills] and Chris [Moyles] left at the same time it hurt, when Annie Mac left, it was heartbreaking, Jordan North leaving is painful, if and when Greg [James] leaves as I feel it's soon, it'll feel like a death and Radio 1 will die." Jamie was quick to share a rather critical comment about his new radio role, which read: "You're kidding Jamie Laing.
BBC Radio 1 has announced Jordan North will leave the radio station and is set to be replaced by Made in Chelsea‘s Jamie Laing.North has presented at Radio 1 for a decade, and formerly co-hosted their drivetime show with Vick Hope. Filling in for the Burnley radio host will be Jamie Laing, who rose to fame on Made in Chelsea and is set to take over on March 4.
Jordan North has already bagged himself a new radio job at a rival station, just hours after the news of his BBC departure was announced.
In a surprising turn of events, Radio 1 stalwart Jordan North has bid adieu to the airwaves after a remarkable ten-year stint on the BBC, paving the way for former Made In Chelsea star Jamie Laing to take the reins. The announcement, made via Twitter, left fans in a whirlwind of emotions, with tributes pouring in for Jordan's unforgettable contributions to the station.The post read: "Radio 1 will be saying goodbye to Jordan North.