The lowdown on legendary broadcaster Ken Bruce

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The lowdown on legendary broadcaster Ken Bruce
The lowdown on legendary broadcaster Ken Bruce

KEN BRUCE was the staple of Radio 2, until he shocked fans by quitting the station in March 2023.

The star has graced out airwaves for decades, and has now joined a brand new show.

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Ken Bruceis a legendary broadcaster

How old is Ken Bruce?

Ken was born on February 2, 1951.

He is a Scottish broadcaster who is best known for hosting his long-running weekday mid-morning show on BBC Radio 2 from 1986 to 1990, and then again since 1992 to 2023.

However, he announced in 2023 that he would be stepping down from the role.

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Ken hosted his final show on Friday, March 3, 2023.

Besides radio, he is also a well known face on TV.

One of his notable television appearances was on Countdown's Dictionary Corner.

What is Ken Bruce's net worth?

Ken's net worth is estimated to be around £4million.

He was one of the BBC's highest earners, and in 2020 it was reported his yearly pay packet had risen to £385,000-£389,999.

What does Ken Bruce do now?

After leaving Radio 2, Ken has joined Greatest Hits Radio.

Previously speaking to his fans his new show, he said: "What better way to celebrate my forty-five years in radio than with a new adventure and a brand-new show on Greatest Hits Radio."

However, in April 2023 Ken revealed he was "struggling" with the adjustment of a new job.

Speaking to his new boss Bauer Media, he said: "I'm struggling to work my day out.

"I think I'm going to be going to bed an hour later because I just have to squeeze everything into the remaining hours of the day.

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"Once I get my body clock, right. I think I'll be all right, but I'm really enjoying having a half-hour extra in bed every morning."

Who's his wife Kerith Coldman and do they have kids?

Ken is married to his third wife, Kerith Coldham, who's 12 years his junior.

The pair tied the knot in 2000, and Ken calls her the third and the "final" wife.

He said on Radio 2: "It was the 1998 Eurovision Song Contest that was held in Birmingham.

"She was working on the programme as a broadcast assistant."

"We found we had a lot in common and started seeing each other.

"Here we are 15 years and three children later."

Bruce has four sons and two daughters - Verity, Murray, Campbell, Douglas, Charlie, and Kate.

His son, Murray, is autistic.

Ken was first married to Fiona Fraser from 1976-1988.

He then wed Anne Gilchrist from 1990-1995.

Joanne Kavanagh

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