Jordan North has quit Radio One’s legendary Going Home show after a decade on on the BBC show.
Following his huge announcement, it was revealed that Jamie Laing, 35, will take his place – Monday to Thursday, 3.30pm to 6pm – next to radio co-host Vick Hope.
Starting on March, 4, the former Made In Chelsea star will permanently replace the 34-year-old host, who has recently become an avid podcaster.
In the original announcement post, bosses penned: ‘Radio 1 will be saying goodbye to Jordan North. Jordan has been behind some of the most hilarious and entertaining moments on air over the years, and has been a constant source of inspiration’.
Fans were left dismayed over the news, with one fuming listener writing on Twitter: ‘Ffs radio 1 has turned into the posh boys club’.
Further devastation came, with fans writing: ‘Oh yes the famous expert in music… why don’t you have people who actually know about music, absolutely ridiculous…
‘Won’t be listening to that anymore then another pointless celebrity on either radio or tv why is there such an obsession with all these talentless made in people’.
Jamie is a broadcaster and producer who currently co-hosts the hugely successful Radio 1 podcast ‘6 Degrees from Jamie and Spencer’.
He can also be heard on the popular podcast ‘NewlyWeds’ which he presents alongside his wife Sophie Habboo.
The personality tied the knot on April, 14, 2023 in London before they headed to Marbella for a second wedding in front of friends and family on May, 20, 2023.
On the appointment, Jamie said: ‘I’ve loved every minute that I’ve been on air with Radio 1 in recent years, so to be joining Vick on Drivetime is just incredible.
‘To be working with Vick is an absolute dream so I’m beyond excited to get started and keep listeners company on their journeys home.’
The Burnley FC mega fan was announced as a co-host on the BBC Radio 1 daily drivetime show in 2021, alongside Vick.
In 2020, the presenter finished second in the 20th series of ITV’s I’m a Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here, before he completed an epic 100-mile rowing challenge from London to Burnley for Comic Relief in March 2022.
Head of Radio 1, Aled Haydn Jones said: ‘I’m so excited to officially welcome Jamie to the Radio 1 family. From his hugely popular BBC podcast to his appearances on the network, our young audiences have loved him.
‘His infectious energy and love for music and culture will bring an exciting new element to Drivetime, I can’t wait for people to hear all of the exciting new ideas Vick and Jamie have lined up.’
Radio 1 will also be saying goodbye to Jordan, who has been heard on Radio 1 for the last 10 years with his first major show being Radio 1’s Greatest Hits on Sundays.
‘He has enjoyed huge support from the station and listeners, developing his talent to host multiple shows across the network’, Aled added.
‘He has been behind some of the most hilarious and entertaining moments on air over the years, and has been a constant source of inspiration for younger presenters.
‘Jordan has been an amazing presenter and a valued colleague at Radio 1, and I’m so proud of his journey with us.
‘He has always connected with the Radio 1 audience through his shows and projects, as witnessed by the huge amount of money raised for Comic Relief during his rowing trip from London to Burnley.’
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