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Jordan North is leaving BBC Radio 1 after 10 years.
The station paid tribute to the 34-year-old host and I'm a Celebrity star as they announced he was saying goodbye to the BBC after a decade of working there, the Mirror reports.
Taking to X, formerly known as Twitter, Radio 1 announced in a statement: "Radio 1 will be saying goodbye to Jordan North.
"Jordan has been behind some of the most hilarious and entertaining moments on air over the years, and has been a constant source of inspiration for younger presenters. Thank you for everything."
Listeners have been left devastated by the news of his exit, with one tweeting: "Why do the good ones always leave?"
Another fan wrote: "Really hope this was your decision @jordannorth1 and that it means bigger things for you - we love you and will miss you v much xx."
Jordan is yet to comment on the news but the BBC has confirmed that former Made in Chelsea star Jamie Laing will be taking over for him on his Going Home show alongside Vick Hope.
Jamie is set to make his debut on March 4 and has said that it is an "absolute dream" to be taking on the role after previously covering for Mollie King while she was on maternity leave.
He said: "I've loved every minute that I've been on air with Radio 1 in recent years, so to be joining Vick on Drivetime is just incredible.
"I'm beyond excited to get started and keep listeners company on their journeys home."
Head of Radio 1 Aled Haydn Jones said of Jamie: "His infectious energy and love for music and culture will bring an exciting new element to Drivetime."
He went on to pay tribute to Jordan who he described as an "amazing presenter and a valued colleague at Radio 1, and I'm so proud of his journey with us".
He added: "He has always connected with
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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.
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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.
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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.