Jamie Laing pays tribute to “legend” Jordan North after backlash to news of BBC Radio 1 replacement

Made In Chelsea's star Jamie Laing has opened up about his new role at BBC Radio 1, insisting that he's "not just a posh idiot".

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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.

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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.

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.

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 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.