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
Former BBC Radio 2 host Ken Bruce couldn’t help but launch a veiled swipe at the broadcaster as he picked up three awards at this year’s TRIC Awards.
The 73-year-old radio presenter, who is now working for Greatest Hits Radio, picked up his awards for Best Daytime show, Best Radio Show and Radio Personality. And while he was over the moon with his latest wins, it seems he couldn’t resist the opportunity to make a dig at the corporation. Speaking to The Sun, he said: “It’s a real privilege actually to have moved on and for people to make the noise and say, you know, you’ve done all right.”
Collecting his award while on stage, he told the packed crowd: “I started 47 years ago this month, it’s amazing I’m still standing up here. It’s been an absolute joy over the age of 60 to reinvent myself as something new.” As he kept returning to the stage to collect yet another trophy, he quipped: “Now I’m looking forward to doing something else, maybe standing as President of the United States. It’s lovely to see Scotland winning a trophy!”
Last January, it was revealed that Ken had quit his BBC
He said: “After 45 years of broadcasting on BBC Radio it’s time for a change. I would stress that this is entirely my decision. I will always be very proud of my association with the BBC and Radio 2.” Ken presented his final show at the end of March last year and was set to join his new station days later. Speaking of his new position, 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?I say brand-new but there will still be PopMaster, me and my musings and all the great records you know and love from the 70s, 80s and 90s. ’m looking forward to getting started and to you joining me for my very first show. See you in April!”
Ben Cooper, Chief Content & Music Officer of Bauer Audio UK, said: “Ken Bruce is a broadcasting legend, with the biggest radio show in the UK, s
o as well as today being an exciting announcement for Greatest Hits Radio and its growing audience, it is a hugely significant moment for the industry. What a fantastic start to a great year of increased ambition and innovation for Bauer Media Audio.” Other stars that left the broadcaster amid a huge shake-up included Steve Wright and Craig Charles.
Radio 2 weekday morning show after 31 years in the coveted seat. His departure from the BBC came after the exit of huge names including Graham Norton, Chris Evans and Vanessa Feltz. Ken left the station to embark on a new venture with Greatest Hits Radio – and he took his infamous quiz PopMaster with him.
The BBC broke the news on X and the announcement read: “We have some news… After 31 years of presenting the 9:30am-midday weekday show, Ken Bruce has decided to leave. We’re going to miss you lots Ken and want to congratulate you on a fantastic career at the BBC.” the TV personality also shared his own statement as he revealed it was “time for a change,” at that time.