Ken Bruce fans are shocked when he quits BBC Radio 2
Ken Bruce fans are sharing their grief at the news that he is leaving BBC Radio 2 is being called the “final nail in their coffin”.
On Tuesday morning, the 71-year-old host announced that he would be retiring in March after 31 year of hosting the mid-morning show. Later, he confirmed that he would take up a new job with Greatest Hits Radio in April.
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Famous fans and dedicated listeners called the departure “too big” and said that “nobody is left worth listening to now”.
Rylan Clark, his station mate, tweeted a picture of them together and wrote: Ken Bruce. A beautiful man who’s always been so lovely to me at @BBCRadio2. Going to be so missed on air, but personally I’ll miss having a beer in a foreign country discussing anything and everything whilst at Eurovision. “Thank you so much for being so wonderful.”
Richie Anderson, another Radio 2 star tweeted: “King Ken on the airwaves!” King Ken of Eurovision. The Popmaster himself. Most importantly, the Popmaster himself is the kindest and most loving radio personality.
Trevor Nelson said: “Wow Ken Bruce has announced his departure from radio 2. Huge respect.”
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Lorraine Kelly said: “This is just too much. Ken Bruce is my favorite radio presenter anywhere on the planet. He’s kind, funny, wise and warm and I am really sad about this. End of an age. Young man, you will be greatly missed.”
Dan Walker, who left BBC Breakfast last year Twitter: Ken Bruce leaves Radio 2! Being able to play tracks from my youth on his radio show was a huge highlight. We are so grateful for your brilliant support. @RealKenBruce The true Popmaster.
Bruce also hosts Radio 2’s Eurovision coverage. Bruce is also known for his mid-morning show PopMaster, a quiz that has been running for 25 years.
One fan was upset and tweeted “Ken Bruce leaving Radio 2!” “Nobody left worth listening now.”
Another listener wrote, “Do you hear that agonised shearing?” It’s Ken Bruce announcing that he’s quitting his R2 show. Argh.”
Another added: “The skys are falling!” Ken Bruce has just made it clear that he is moving on. @BBCRadio2“
Many thought it was terrible news for the station. As one tweeter stated, “Thats Radio 2 dead then.” Ken Bruce was the only decent person they had left.
Someone else agreed. “Radio 2 is officially over!” Ken Bruce will turn off the lights when he goes.
Another fan added: “Final nail in the coffin for radio 2, ken Bruce has just announced he’s leaving the station at the end of march.”
One of his followers tweeted, “Devastating news” to bid him farewell. #KenBruce He is leaving #BBCRadio2 show!! He put me, and many others, through lockdown. Can’t believe I’ll ever listen to R2 again, now.