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Radio legend Ken Bruce savaged by Swifties as he takes swipe at Taylor Swift
Radio host Ken Bruce has faced the pure wrath of Taylor Swift fans after making a comment about her music and has now been branded 'out of touch' as many question his role in music
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Ken Bruce makes major dig at BBC admitting it was a 'privilege' to move on
Former BBC Radio 2 host Ken Bruce launched a veiled attack on the broadcaster as he said it was a 'privilege' to have 'moved on' and be able to reinvent himself away from the corporation
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Bradley Walsh and Mr Bates win big at TRIC Awards as Piers Morgan loses out
It was a big day for the showbiz industry at the TRIC Awards with the cast of Mr Bates vs The Post Office receiving a standing ovation – but Piers Morgan was snubbed
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BBC Radio crisis as commercial radio station trashes them in listening figures
Ken Bruce has been a great signing for Greatest Hits Radio it seems, with the former BBC Radio legend's new home enjoying an incredible ratings boost
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Ken Bruce joined by celeb pals at pub to mark Greatest Hits 1st anniversary
The beers are on Ken Bruce after a fantastic first year on Greatest Hits radio after appearing to take many of his BBC Radio 2 listeners over with him
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Claudia Winkleman breaks down in tears in emotional final Radio 2 show
Claudia Winkleman walked away from her BBC Radio 2 show today after 15 years at the station, after revealing she wanted to spend more time with her children
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BBC boss calls staff reductions 'painful' as he speaks on Ken Bruce Radio 2 exit
The BBC's director-general Tim Davie was quizzed by MPs on Ken Bruce's Radio 2 departure, the selling off of a TV studios that housed the set of EastEnders and the axing of soap Doctors
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Cher promises her first new songs in years and teases concert tour
After breaking records by becoming the first woman to have a No.1 hit for seven decades running, music legend Cher is promising new songs and is tempting fans with more concerts
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Vernon Kay jets off on Venice holiday with daughter as wife Tess stays at home
Vernon Kay has been enjoying a 'tremendous' half-term break in Venice with his youngest daughter Amber, despite the news that the ratings for his BBC Radio 2 slot have dropped by 1.3 million
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Nightmare start for Vernon Kay as he loses more than 1 million Radio 2 listeners
Vernon Kay has lost more than one million listeners since taking over Ken Bruce's BBC Radio 2 show - but bosses are still happy and the show remains the station's most popular
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Sara Cox insists 'it's still Radio 2' and defends Vernon Kay as ratings plunge
Sara, who has hosted Radio 2’s drivetime slot since 2018, rubbished the idea that Ken Bruce's replacement is too young for the audience after slump in listeners
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BBC Radio 2 loses million listeners three months after Ken Bruce's forced exit
BBC Radio 2 have lost a million listeners since Ken Bruce left the station in March after the organisation decided to cut his contract short despite him having the most popular radio programme in the UK
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Biggest BBC radio rants of all time after Arielle Free's tense on-air clash
Following BBC Radio 1 DJs Charlie Hedges and Arielle Free's on-air clash, we revisit some of the most dramatic moments from the radio broadcaster over the years
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BBC presenters' pay in full as Gary Lineker top list for sixth year running
Match of the Day presenter Gary Lineker has dominated the billing as he rakes in a seven-figure salary while Zoe Ball comes a close second
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Ken Bruce 'enjoying' life after Radio 2 but nervous ahead of PopMaster TV debut
Ahead of Ken Bruce's radio quiz PopMaster making its TV debut next week, the legendary broadcaster opens up on life after BBC Radio 2 and admits to having some reservations about making the switch from radio to TV
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'Anxious' Vernon Kay makes vow as he replaces Ken Bruce on first Radio 2 show
Four months after being confirmed as Ken Bruce's replacement on Radio 2, the big moment arrived for Vernon Kay as he took the mic for the first time since taking over from the broadcasting legend
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Vernon Kay admits to being 'nervous' ahead of Radio 2 debut replacing Ken Bruce
Vernon Kay has spoken out about his new job challenge as he takes over from Ken Bruce - whose show had an audience of 8.4m before he quit for Greatest Hits Radio
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Ken Bruce says 'I should have left sooner' as he slams 'disappointing' BBC exit
Ken Bruce says he has no regrets following his BBC Radio 2 exit last month but admits there were parts of his departure after decades of loyal service which could have been handled better
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Ken Bruce 'wasn’t given credit he deserved' at BBC after 40 years of dedication
Veteran broadcaster Ken Bruce has insisted that he wasn’t given the credit he deserved at the BBC as he expressed his disappointment with the way he was treated by bosses after the end of his Radio 2 show
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Ken Bruce admits he's 'struggling to work his day out' after BBC Radio 2 exit
Ken Bruce launches his new show on Bauer's Greatest Hits Radio this morning (April 3), following his departure from BBC Radio 2 last month after having presented on the radio station for decades
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Paul O' Grady died week before he started new job as employers pay tribute
Paul O'Grady was due to start a new job at rival station Boom Radio after quitting Radio 2 last summer - but sadly died a week before
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Ken Bruce 'disappointed' Radio 2 didn't trust him to exit on his own terms
Ken announced he would be leaving Radio 2 in January, becoming the latest big name star to part ways with the station. He follows in the footsteps of Paul O’Grady, Graham Norton, Chris Evans, Craig Charles and Vanessa Feltz in what has been described as a ‘legends exodus’
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All the victims of the Radio 2 bloodbath as Paul O'Grady joins rival station
There have been several departures from BBC Radio 2 in recent years, with presenters including Paul O'Grady, Ken Bruce, Steve Wright and Vanessa Feltz having left the BBC station
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Vanessa Feltz slams BBC bosses for 'disrespecting' Ken Bruce with Radio 2 axe
This Morning star Vanessa Feltz has slammed BBC bosses for their 'bad manners' and labelled them 'disrespectful' for pulling veteran broadcaster Ken Bruce off air three weeks before his finish date
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Poll results: Will you miss Ken Bruce on Radio 2?
The avuncular Scot has taken his warm, friendly tones - and many Mirror readers' hearts - with him to a commercial rival
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