Paul O'Grady has announced he's leaving his BBC Radio 2 show.The 67 year old, who recently shared a peak inside his life off screen with his ballet dancer husband, has had a Sunday afternoon show on the station since 2009 but announced on Tuesday 9 August that his role will sadly come to an end this weekend. Speaking to his loyal listeners, the star explained that he's loved doing the show for the last 14 years, adding: "I’m going to miss my listeners as well as the fun I’ve had with my producer Malcolm Prince, but I feel that now is the right time to go.” His final programme will be on Sunday 14 August, marking the end of an era. It's set to feature all the regular fixtures, including a Lost TV Theme, the Thank You Letter of the Week and an unexpected playlist before he signs off.
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Vanessa Feltz has announced she will be quitting her BBC Radio 2 Breakfast show after nearly 12 years on air.READ: Vanessa Feltz's wild £3.5m home where fiancé Ben sleeps in a separate bedSharing the news with her early morning listeners, the veteran broadcast journalist shared a few words. Fighting back tears, the 60-year-old said: "I have something to tell you and I know that you already know that I love you… Oh, I knew I was going to cry but I’m going to try not to.
Take a deep breath, gosh.WATCH: Vanessa Feltz's extravagant dinner party tablescape wows fans"For the last 12 years lovely listeners, you and I have rendezvoused in the blessed hours before dawn. While the rest of the world snored and slumbered, we have answered deeply personal and probing questions, we have paused for thought, and we have fathomed the famous last words."READ: Vanessa Feltz reveals true story behind her three-stone weight lossREAD: Vanessa Feltz and fiancé Ben have delayed wedding for 16 years – real reasonShe concluded by adding: "We have celebrated birthdays, anniversaries, and trips to the dentist.
We have buoyed each other up through thick, thin, and the pandemic. And we have coasted through crises on a rousing raft of BBC 2 music.
I have been honoured to share the small hours with you."A post shared by BBC Radio 2 (@bbcradio2)Vanessa shared her sad news on Thursday morningIn a statement shared this morning, Vanessa said: "I have loved every moment with my Radio 2 'Early Birds' and will miss my Lovely Listeners, Jolly Good Fellows and beloved friends and colleagues at Radio 2 with all my heart. However, after almost 12 blissful years, I now need to step down to catch up on a much-needed decade's deficit of beauty sleep!"It's been an
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