[LeatherTrumpet]

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Wootton will host the afternoon show on Mondays to Thursdays, starting later this month. He has presented a weekly show on the station since March 2018.

The Sun executive editor and showbiz journalist said his radio show will feature breaking news, entertainment, A-listers and “feisty” political guests.

The Sun and Talkradio are both ultimately owned by Rupert Murdoch’s News UK. Talkradio is part of Wireless Group.

Wootton said: “I’m so excited to take on an expanded role at News UK, and build on the excitement and energy I’ve enjoyed so much on my weekly show on Talkradio.

“Eamonn is broadcasting royalty, and I’ve learned so much from him. It’s an absolute privilege to be able to carry on the conversation at Drivetime, building on Eamonn’s amazing success.

“My show will have the breaking news of the day and the biggest newsmakers, combined with feisty political debate and A-list guests.”

Wootton joined the Sun in 2013 and has held a number of senior roles, including editor of the Bizarre showbiz column, head of showbiz and associate editor for showbiz and TV.

He won the Arts and Entertainment journalism prize at the British Journalism Awards 2017.

According to Wootton, Holmes is too busy at the age of 60 to keep up the daily show alongside his commitments on ITV’s This Morning, various documentaries and his football podcast, but he will continue to appear on Talkradio and its sister station Talksport.

Wireless chief executive Scott Taunton said: “Dan is a world-class journalist, and has broken some of the biggest exclusives of recent years.

“I’m absolutely thrilled that he has committed to expanding his contribution to Talkradio, bringing his insider take on the day’s news and the best guests from his bulging contacts book, as the station continues to drive record growth.”

https://talkradio.co.uk/

[Nicky91]

him to announce his departure from The Sun then

[GoldHeart]

Not this vile greasy goblin again

[Matthew.]

Thanks for letting us know. I’ll make sure I avoid it like the plague.

[Twosugars]

Originally Posted by GoldHeart

Not this vile greasy goblin again

Originally Posted by Matthew.

Thanks for letting us know. I’ll make sure I avoid it like the plague.

[Jake.]

Imagine going out of your way to listen to this

[LeatherTrumpet]

This award winning Journalist is a very good listen. Listen to Dan and then at 6 turn over to LBC and listen to NIgel


This is the way forward

[Twosugars]

Alternatively get your news directly from vlad

[Mitchell]

I’d rather impale myself with a rusty skewer

[LeatherTrumpet]

[Alf]

#Bekind

[Amy Jade]

Thanks for the heads up so I can avoid it.

[LeatherTrumpet]

Dan just said that he does not think anyone likes the music of Stormzy - they pretend to to be cool

[Alf]

Originally Posted by LeatherTrumpet

Dan just said that he does not think anyone likes the music of Stormzy - they pretend to to be cool

Fair point, well made, Daniel.

[LeatherTrumpet]

Judge Rinder is on the show and has just made the "if the genders had been reversed" point about the CF incident.. He also thinks the CPS were correct.

[Marsh.]

Of course they were correct. I can't understand why that would be a debate.

[Matthew.]

Originally Posted by Mitchell

I’d rather impale myself with a rusty skewer

[Glenn.]

Who would even listen to that vile monster?

[LeatherTrumpet]

Originally Posted by Glenn.

Who would even listen to that vile monster?

Millions of fair thinking great British citizens

[Shaun]

Not the subtlest of your troll threads

[Jigs]

Fair play to Dan. He seems successful. But I keep seeing him everywhere. I’m trying to avoid him. He’s irritating af.

[Glenn.]

Originally Posted by LeatherTrumpet

Millions of fair thinking great British citizens

Yeah sure