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Vernon Kay’s predecessor comments on sharp decline in Radio 2 audience

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The Independent UK

Ken Bruce comments on BBC Radio 2 show’s drop in ratings after Vernon Kay takeover

Veteran presenter said he was ‘aware’ that audience figures for his old show had dropped since he quit in 2023

The Independent UK

Pudsey Bear and Lenny Rush become BBC ‘big cheeses’ in Children In Need sketch

The sketch of Pudsey Bear and Rush as two new BBC bosses comes after the resignation of director-general Tim Davie and news chief Deborah Turness.

Evening Standard

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Who is Lenny Rush? All you need to know about this year’s Children in Need presenters

BBC Children in Need is returning for a night of entertainment to raise money for young people across the UK. A team of presenters, including Paddy McGuinness, Mel Giedroyc, Lenny Rush, Big Zuu, Rochelle Humes, and Vernon Kay, will host the event. This will be Rush’s third year presenting the…

The Independent UK

BBC Children In Need kicks off its annual appeal show with Apprentice sketch

The programme also teased performances from Lewis Capaldi and Sam Ryder.

Evening Standard

Moment Sara Cox told exhausting Children In Need challenge has raised £1m: 'You've broken me'

BBC Radio 2 DJ started crying when radio host Scott Mills revealed live on air that she has raised an incredible £1,002,869 for charity so far

Evening Standard

Sara Cox overcome with emotion as her gruelling Children in Need challenge raises £439,000 in a day

The broadcaster hailed BBC Radio 2 listeners for their support

Evening Standard

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Moment Vernon Kay swears live on air during Children in Need broadcast

Vernon Kay was forced to apologise after swearing live on air during a Children in Need segment on his radio show on Tuesday (11 November).

The Independent UK

Radio 2 audience stabilises after drop following weekday relaunch

Despite a recent uptick, Radio 2 has lost nearly two million listeners since autumn 2021.

The Independent UK

Vernon Kay, Ant and Dec and Stephen Fry win at Variety Club Showbusiness Awards

Singer Olly Murs won the Silver Heart award for outstanding contribution to music.

Evening Standard

Paddy McGuinness to co-present BBC Children In Need charity appeal

The comedian completed a 300-mile ultra-endurance cycle ride for the charity last year and raised more than £9 million.

Evening Standard

Vernon Kay and his dad look back: ‘He came to watch me film a dating show where everyone got their boobs out. He thought it was disgusting’

The presenter and his dad remember questionable outfits, a shared work ethic and Vernon’s big break

The Guardian - UK

Vernon Kay reveals his and Tess Daly’s unusual parenting style

BBC Radio 2 host and ‘Strictly’ presenter use rogue method to keep two daughters ‘guessing’

The Independent UK

Alex Jones says she feels like she has ‘grown up’ with One Show viewers

Jones started in children’s TV and went on to co-host BBC’s The One Show, covering major events including royal weddings and Sport Relief.

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Evening Standard

All the celebrities at Oasis' reunion concerts: From Tom Cruise to Dua Lipa and Geri Horner

The biggest names in entertainment have descended on stadiums across the UK to watch their favourite Wonderwall rockers in action

The National (Scotland)

Gary Lineker named BBC’s highest earner for the final time. See the full top 10

Former Match Of The Day presenter Gary Lineker has topped the list of the BBC’s highest-earning on-air talent for the eighth consecutive year and…

Evening Standard

Richard Ashcroft: I’m happy Oasis are getting chance to have victory lap

The Verve frontman Richard Ashcroft, who is supporting Oasis on their reunion tour, said the two bands have been together since the beginning.

Evening Standard

Vernon Kay forced to apologise on air after swearing live on BBC Radio 2

The presenter, 51, was reacting to a listener’s message about their ideal ‘me time’ moment when he was overcome with enthusiasm

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The Independent UK

BBC Radio 2 forced to find last minute stand-in as Vernon Kay gets stuck on a train

‘Send deodorant and coffee!’ said radio presenter

Evening Standard

Vernon Kay misses BBC Radio 2 show after getting ‘trapped’ on train

The 51-year old was expected to be on air at 9.30am until his train broke down.

The Independent UK

BBC Radio Two presenter Vernon Kay congratulates wife Tess Daly on MBE

Daly has been recognised along with her Strictly co-host Claudia Winkleman in the King’s Birthday Honours for her services to broadcasting.

Evening Standard

Strictly co-host Tess Daly made MBE for services to broadcasting

The 56-year-old has been recognised alongside her Strictly Come Dancing co-host Claudia Winkleman.

WhatToWatch

Celebrity Gogglebox 2025: how to watch, celebs and everything we know

More famous faces are getting comfy on the sofa for Celebrity Gogglebox 2025.

The Fashion Central

UK and EU Defy Trump with Bold New Pact—Major Move to Boost Trade and Security Sparks Global Buzz

The Prime Minister is preparing to sign a joint declaration with the European Union backing “free and open trade” — a move seen by many as a major reset in UK-EU relations.

The Fashion Central

Vernon Kay Scrambles to Backtrack After Embarrassing Slip About BBC Co-Star

Vernon Kay found himself in a bit of an awkward spot live on air after a cheeky blunder while chatting with his BBC Radio 2 co-star.

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