BBC Radio 2 has confirmed that Vernon Kay will be replacing Ken Bruce as the host of the mid-morning show.
The Bolton presenter will start his new show in May
“I’m absolutely over the moon to be handed the microphone to present the mid-morning show on Radio 2, and what an honour to follow in the footsteps of the mighty Ken Bruce,” he said.
“I look forward to playing some of the best music in the world whilst in the company of the Radio 2 listeners who I feel I’ve got to know over the last 18 months. It’s a dream come true to join the Radio 2 family and I can’t wait to start.”
Kay is a familiar voice to listeners to the station, having previously covered for The Zoe Ball Breakfast Show, Steve Wright in the Afternoon, Rylan on Saturday and Dermot O’Leary.
He also presents Dance Sounds of the 90s on BBC Sounds and Radio 2.
“Radio 2 is home to some of the UK’s best loved presenters, and I’m thrilled to welcome Vernon to mid-mornings on Radio 2,” added Helen Thomas, Head of Radio 2.
“He’s a hugely talented, warm and witty host who has already proved himself to be a firm favourite with our listeners when he’s presented many and varied shows across the station. I can’t wait to hear his brilliant new show.”
Kay started his radio career at Radio 1 in 2004 on the weekend mid-morning shows. In 2015 he did the mid-morning show in Radio X.
Ken Bruce’s final show will air on March 3rd with Gary Davies filling in before Kay takes on the role full-time.
