Ken Bruce's BBC Radio 2 Replacement

Ken Bruce is retiring from his Radio 2 mid-morning show that he has hosted since 1986, and many names are in contention to succeed him.

The BBC often promotes presenters from within its existing roster; Scott Mills, Zoe Ball, Trevor Nelson and Ryan Clark could fill this slot. Other potential candidates include Dermot O'Leary, Claudia Winkleman and Jo Whiley.

OJ Borg

Radio 2 has said goodbye to Ken Bruce, one of its most beloved and successful presenters after 31 years on their midday show. Bruce will now join rival station Greatest Hits for another 31 years of great music programming.

BBC Radio 2 offers an eclectic mix of music and specialist programming throughout its weekday schedule, such as jazz, folk, blues, country/western, reggae, classic rock music, showtunes and biographies. Furthermore, there are regular news bulletins which can be heard at any time.

Ken Bruce began his broadcasting career on Radio 2 in 1977 and has remained with the network ever since. In 1984 he joined the Breakfast Show and has since hosted various shows such as Sunday Night is Music Night program and Eurovision Song Contest.

He served as a continuity voice on Channel Five and appeared on numerous TV programs. Additionally, he hosted various sporting events like Le Mans 24 hour race and MMA tournament at London 2012 Olympic Games.

Bruce was said to have become uneasy with the BBC's decision to alter Radio 2's format in an effort to appeal to younger listeners. Despite his enthusiasm, Bruce requested bosses not to play tuneless dance music - however this request was apparently ignored.

Due to this, many of Bruce's loyal listeners are considering leaving the station and he has now stepped down from his daytime slot. Bruce has joined rival Greatest Hits Radio and will begin hosting their morning show starting April 3rd 2023.

OJ Borg has extensive experience as a fill-in presenter on various radio stations across the UK, such as Absolute Radio and Juice FM. He co-hosted Key 103's Drivetime show and Kerrang!'s Hometime show. Additionally, OJ served as National Lottery Presenter and presented cycling show Bespoke on BBC Radio 5 Live.

He is half-Maltese and father to two daughters aged six and seven months. OJ enjoys travelling, enjoying the sunshine and going on holidays - his favorite spots being Cornwall, Biarritz and Miami. He's been known to attend several Ibiza parties with friends too! Additionally, OJ hosts a late night show on Radio 2 between midnight and 3am Tuesday through Friday nights.

Rylan Clark

Ken Bruce is one of the most beloved radio presenters in the UK and his departure from BBC Radio 2 has left fans grieving. After 31 years on air, Bruce announced that he would be retiring in March - a shocker for radio listeners who still wonder who will take his place.

Rylan Clark is a TV presenter and radio consultant who hosts the Saturday show on BBC Radio 2. Additionally, he has hosted an interactive TV quiz show called Couch Potatoes.

He has also presented on various television shows, such as Strictly Come Dancing: It Takes Two, Big Brother's Bit On the Side and This Morning. Additionally, he appeared on X Factor.

Forbes lists Clark among the wealthiest celebrities in the UK under 30. His net worth has been estimated to be $6 million.

His income from hosting various TV shows and his work as a radio presenter brings in an impressive amount of money. Furthermore, he often receives positive feedback from viewers and listeners alike.

Unfortunately, his earnings are insufficient to cover all his necessary expenditures. To stay afloat and provide for his family, he needs additional income.

Therefore, he needs to find another job and seek other sources of income in order to afford purchasing a car and house.

After Ken Bruce's departure, there are rumors of many talented and popular television personalities taking his place on BBC Radio 2, though exact details are yet to be confirmed.

At present, it appears the BBC will search for a younger personality to replace Ken and it will be interesting to see who steps in his place. They could also choose to hire an old friend or colleague who is still active on radio.

Rylan Clark, former X Factor star, is one of the most beloved personalities and is widely believed to be replacing Ken. He's featured on several popular shows and is renowned for his charm and personality. With such a large fan base, people love watching him perform.

Gary Davies

Ken Bruce's departure from BBC Radio 2 this month means the station is searching for a replacement. Rumours swirl that several well-known personalities could be in consideration, including current Radio 2 presenters and a Great British Bake Off star.

One of the likely candidates is veteran radio DJ Gary Davies. With decades of experience on air and as host of Radio 2's Sounds of the 80s show, Davies is well-qualified for this position.

His Life Path Number is 2, indicating he's driven by community, harmony and relationships. A highly sensitive empath and peacekeeper by nature, his passions require him to maintain balance within himself emotionally.

He's an intuitive, practical, and cautious individual who is highly organized and efficient in his work.

Davies began his career in 1984 as the host of Radio 1 lunchtime show The Bit In The Middle. This program proved hugely popular and quickly earned Davies a following amongst younger audiences.

However, he was dissatisfied with the changes being made to the station and left in 1993. Soon after, Virgin Radio hired him as a Sunday morning Classic Tracks presenter.

At this time, he also introduced the 'Spin & Win' feature which was an adaptation of 'Willy On The Plonker' with a cryptic clue replacing the frenetic piano work. This was followed by 'Classic Track' which featured an original piece of classical music.

It is likely he will return to Radio 2 to host Sounds of the 80s, though whether full time or just occasionally. Alternatively, it could be that he fills in for daytime presenters on holiday such as Sara Cox and Steve Wright who regularly do so.

He's an ideal pick for the BBC, bringing back that iconic 'ooh Gary Davies' jingle to Radio 2. At 65 years old, Gary Davies is currently single but has been linked to singer Liz Kendall since 2014 when they first met.

He was once widely considered the best male DJ at the station and a heartthrob who had women clamoring for his number. Additionally, he regularly presented on Top of the Pops and had his own Radio 2 show, Sounds of the 80s.

Zoe Ball

Zoe Ball is a British radio and TV presenter best known for her role as Live and Kicking on the 1990s children's show Live and Kicking. Since 2019, she has hosted the BBC Radio 2 Breakfast Show, taking over for Chris Evans who left to join Virgin Radio in January 2019.

She has become a popular figure with listeners and earned herself the title of one of BBC Radio's highest earners. However, the mother-of-two hasn't always felt confident in her position.

After a year in which Radio 2 lost half a million listeners, she chose to take a break from her show to rest and recover from an illness. She has thanked radio co-host Vernon Kay for filling in temporarily while she focuses on her health and wellbeing.

Fans and friends joined Zoe on Twitter, offering her words of support. Louise Redknapp, Rylan Clark and Gary Davies all offered their words of inspiration.

Thankfully, the 52-year-old has been given permission to return to Radio 2 after sharing an update about her illness on Instagram. She wrote: "So unfortunately I have covid. But good news is ya man @vernonkay is taking good care of y'all."

Zoe Ball usually hosts the BBC Radio 2 Breakfast Show from 6.30am to 9.30am on Mondays, so it was a shock when she didn't make it. Nonetheless, her 400,000 followers showered her with support online as she announced on social media that her schedule had been altered and that dad-of-two Vernon would take her place.

He's no stranger to radio broadcasting, having previously hosted his own show on Radio 1 between 2004 and 2012 as well as a Radio X program between 2015 and 2017. Additionally, he has a son named Nelly who is an acclaimed reality TV star, and his wife was previously an actress.

Ken Bruce, 71, has been a beloved Radio 2 host for 31 years - so it came as a shock when he announced his departure. Joining Steve Wright, Paul O'Grady and Graham Norton as hosts who have left Radio 2, this is all part of the BBC's major restructuring plan.