When he told them he was going they were all saying, "but we were about to offer you a three-year deal". He is a proud man and did not want to ask. One well-placed source said: 'They definitely wanted to renew his contract but because of a mix-up nobody told him. I understand the BBC were in the process of preparing an offer for me to continue but I’d made my decision before that,' the radio veteran insisted. Last month, it was reported Bruce quit Radio 2 because he felt 'unloved' by bosses – who failed to reassure him over a new contract even though they wanted to keep him, say BBC insiders.īut during an interview with BBC News last Friday, Bruce later went on to say he left 'absolutely of my own accord'. 'But in recent years, there’s been a noticeable shift in direction, with a drive to attract a younger audience.' 'He’s had an incredible time working there and is so grateful for the loyalty of all his listeners. Paul O'Grady, 67, Vanessa Feltz, 61, and Simon Mayo, 64, have all bid adieu from the station in recent months.Ī source told the Sun: 'Ken is Europe’s most listened-to DJ and has nothing left to prove at the BBC. Radio 2 presenter Gary Davies (pictured) is hosting the Ten To The Top quiz as he sits in on Bruce's former mid-morning slot Radio 2 has been accused of ageism after a mass departure of some of its best-known hosts. The quiz is set to continue when Vernon Kay takes over Bruce's old slot in the schedule.Ī BBC spokesman said: 'Radio 2 listeners have enjoyed a weekday music quiz at 10.30am for decades and this will continue with our brand new quiz, Ten To The Top, for our new mid-morning show.' Other players insisted the scoring system was 'confusing' and made it harder to participate alongside. One person tweeted: 'What is this garbage on Radio 2? Don’t mind Gary Davies but absolutely no point in having a quiz which is like a Poundland Popmaster.'Īnother added: 'It’s a Popmaster Champions League carbon copy! Anyway, back to GHR.' Winners can bag themselves a smart speaker.īut the show has been rubbished by listeners for being a carbon copy of Bruce's beloved Popmaster. The contest sees two competitors going head-to-head to answer ten music questions. The BBC has insisted Sheila won the show fairly, with a spokesman telling The Sun: 'Prior to going on air, all Ten To The Top contestants are asked to participate alone with no assistance, books or devices, and we’re confident that all players just use their music-filled brains.' While one fan, referring to the recent Twitter storm caused by Gary Lineker, said: 'Another BBC Gary at the centre of a big row today. Like she knew who the Psychedelic Furs were! It’s an awful replacement for PopMaster,' added another user. 'There is no doubt at all that Sheila was cheating or she was a stooge given the answers in advance.
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