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Over and out: Johnny Vaughan signs off for the last time as he quits Capital FM breakfast show

By J J Anisiobi

Last updated at 5:30 PM on 18th November 2011

After eight years as one of London's top radio DJs, Johnny Vaughan has announced he is leaving 95.8 Capital FM.

This morning's broadcast was his last at the station and Greg Burns will take his place in the meantime alongside co-host Lisa Snowdon.

Johnny said: 'I have just loved doing this job,' but he feels the time is right to leave.
Time to go: Johnny Vaughan has left Capital FM after eight years of service

Time to go: Johnny Vaughan has left Capital FM after eight years of service

He added: 'After all these years of getting up in the middle of the night, I really think the time is right to hand over the microphone to someone else.

'It’s been a joy waking up London every morning and a thrill to have been part of the broadcasting tapestry of this great city.'


Johnny and Lisa's breakfast show had an audience of 1.14 million listeners
Their show was the biggest commercial breakfast show in London ahead of Neil Fox on Magic with 854,000, and Jamie Theakston and Harriet Scott on Heart with 792,000.
Stand in: Greg Burns is the temporary replacement for Johnny



Richard Park, Global’s Director of Broadcasting said: 'Johnny has done a fantastic job over the years, particularly recently, building the programme with Lisa Snowdon, into London’s most popular commercial radio breakfast show.

'Johnny is a skilled broadcaster on radio and television and we thank him for his time with 95.8 Capital FM, while wishing him every success for the future,' added Park.

Johnny took over the breakfast slot in 2004 from Chris Tarrant.

His replacement will be announced in the new year and Lisa has confirmed she has no plans to leave.

The Johnny and Lisa radio team tweeted this morning and said: 'Johnny, we tip our hats to you. You've been a star and you've certainly earned a lie-in...or two.'

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