[LeatherTrumpet]

Chris Evans is to step down from the BBC Radio 2 Breakfast Show on 21st December 2018, after 13 years at the station.

Announcing the news on his show this morning (Monday), Chris says he first discussed leaving a few months ago with his bosses, and has only just made his mind up for sure a few weeks ago.

Chris says: “I have absolutely loved every single moment of my time at Radio 2. The last 13 years have flashed by in what seems like the blink of an eye. I have learnt so much from so many people to whom I will be eternally grateful.

“As Sir Terry said before me, there’s never a right time to leave something you love but there might be a wrong time if you hang on too long. I honestly think The Breakfast Show is currently as positive, useful, sunny and inclusive as it has ever been. In fine shape for its next custodian. Whoever that turns out to be, I wish them all the very best, they are in for an absolute blast.”

Tony Hall, Director-General of the BBC, says: “Chris has been an absolutely first-class presenter of the Breakfast Show. He has brought both warmth and a genuine insight into what listeners want. He has given 100 percent to each of his BBC projects, including raising millions of pounds for Children in Need. I’d like to thank him for all his efforts over the years and wish him all the best for the future.”

Chris first joined Radio 2 in September 2005 as the host of the Saturday afternoon show, moving to Drive Time in April 2006. Chris took over from Sir Terry Wogan as the host of the Radio 2 Breakfast Show in January 2010.

A further announcement is expected at 9.30am on this developing story.

https://radiotoday.co.uk/2018/09/chr...reakfast-show/

[kirklancaster]

Good Riddance to the Ginger Minger. May he fade away.

[LeatherTrumpet]

Probs Simon Mayo will get it - i hope its not Sarah Cox

[Twosugars]

never understood his success, annoying twat

[Jack_]

Let's draft Moyles in

If only he'd made his transition to Radio 2 after he left R1

[LeatherTrumpet]

Originally Posted by Jack_

Let's draft Moyles in

If only he'd made his transition to Radio 2 after he left R1

That would be great but it wont happen (now) sadly

[LeatherTrumpet]

he is to rejoin Virgin

[arista]

Originally Posted by LeatherTrumpet

he is to rejoin Virgin

Yes distant Virgin Radio
ideal for him

[hijaxers]

Can't stand the man so where ever he goes i'll not be listening.

[MTVN]

Well I'm sad about it, I think he's great and suited the role perfectly

I'm pretty sure they'll want a female replacement so hopefully Sara Cox gets it although I'd be happy with Mayo as well. Not sure whether they'd want to move either of those two though given they've just given Cox a new show and revamped Drivetime

[smudgie]

Isn’t his wife expecting twins?
Might be wise to get an afternoon show.

[Scarlett.]

I have no idea how Chris Evans is so popular with the BBC, I've never met anyone who likes him

[LeatherTrumpet]

Livia will be stoked

[Black Dagger]

Thank goodness. Doesn't his show do the highest ratings for BBC radio. God knows why.

[arista]

[Mitchell]

Hopefully Zoe Ball, really dislike Sara

[Denver]

Pull thru Stormy

[Ronald.]

Never liked him , listen to Greg James now in the morning he does a very good job. R.

[GoldHeart]

Originally Posted by hijaxers

Can't stand the man so where ever he goes i'll not be listening.

I never listened to Chis Evans show anyway

[Natalie.]

Shame we can't have Moyles

[LeatherTrumpet]

Originally Posted by Natalie.

Shame we can't have Moyles

indeed

Could be a Cox Mills double act

[Livia]

[kirklancaster]

Originally Posted by arista

This grey, grizzled, passe 'never-was' is the same egotist prick who not-so-long-go decreed that legend Cliff Richard was 'too old' and banned his records.

Well, Evans - welcome to that 'too old' club but it's a shame that - unlike Cliff - you were NEVER talented, good-looking, or relevant even in your youth.

[LeatherTrumpet]

looks like it could be Zoe Ball who will take over and not Coxy

[Livia]

NOOOO! Say it ain't so.

Is Zoe Ball taking over the ****ing world now? She's all over the telly Saturday and Sunday mornings, she's on the radio on Saturdays and now she's on Monday to Friday with Strictly It Takes Two. She's a.w.f.u.l. Maybe she has some dirt on a BBC High-Up. Can't think of any other reason she's so popular.