BBC Radio 1 star quits show with Greg James after 15 years at station | H791NJ9 | 2024-03-15 21:08:01
BBC Radio 1 breakfast show mainstay Chris Sawyer has revealed he's give up his job with Greg James after 15 years at the station.
The presenter took to social media platforms X and Instagram on Wednesday to share the news, saying that his final show was scheduled for Friday.
'It's my last week at Radio 1! I've been involved with more nonsense than I ever thought it will be attainable to suit into a quick 15 years,' he wrote.
'Friday will probably be my last present with Greg and the Breakfast team before I run off to an entire new world of mischief.'
Fans mourned the lack of a broadcast favorite, as he was dubbed 'an absolute legend' by listeners.
'Not a term to be used frivolously!' added listener Tim Johns.
'Ahhhhh Chris this is actually unhappy. I know Greg is the face (or voice) of the breakfast show however all of you are feeling like family, especially after the pandemic, you have been the only voices I heard for months!' wrote Katie Morgan on X.
'Thanks for all of the laughs (and a few tears) good luck in your new venture.'
'Good luck Chris. Thanks for helping wake me up every morning. You'll be missed!' added Mark Badhams.
'Chris! This week has been emotional sufficient ffs,' posted Brenda. 'The present gained't be the identical with out. Better of luck in your new enterprise.'
'I nonetheless can't 100% ensure this isn't simply another scheme,' commented Greg next to Chris's publish on Instagram saying his departure
The producer shared a thread of a few of his highlights and fond reminiscences from his job, including his first 'of many' hugs with Greg on the breakfast present, Joe Lycett within the Stay Lounge and when his embarrassing typo made headlines last year.
Radio 1 Breakfast with Greg James airs weekday mornings from 7am – 10:30am.
Chris's exit comes after Jordan North left his Radio 1 presenting gig and headed for Capital FM, where he will be replacing Roman Kemp as host of Capital Breakfast.
Jamie Laing has stepped into Jordan's shoes as host on the Radio 1 drivetime show Going House alongside Vick Hope, who has introduced the present since 2021.
Manchester-born Katie Thistleton has additionally joined the duo to type a new line-up.
Mollie King, 36, and Matt Edmonson, 38, have additionally lately been given a model new BBC Radio 1 slot in a scheduling shake-up.
The pair might be shifting to the Monday to Thursday afternoon present from 1pm to three.30pm, at present held by Dean McCullough and Vicky Hawkesworth.
The BBC announced that the broadcasting duo – who presently present Matt and Mollie from 1pm to 4pm on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays – might be taking over their new slot in July.
Former The Saturdays band member Mollie joined Matt six years in the past, they usually've been on air collectively ever since.
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