Paul O’Grady revealed the true purpose behind his BBC Radio 2 exit forward of his last Sunday present.
Earlier within the week, Radio 2 introduced that the 67-year-old presenter Paul had determined to go away his Sunday afternoon present on the community, and have said they’re ‘sorry to see him go.’
For years, Paul ‘The Grinch’ O’Grady hosted a Christmas Day particular on the community, that includes messages and dedications from listeners everywhere in the world, in addition to an eclectic seasonal playlist.
Addressing his departure on Instagram, the For The Love of Canine frontman despatched a particular shout-out to his adoring followers.
‘I simply wish to say that tonight is my final present on Radio 2 after 14 years! I’ve by no means had a job for that lengthy,’ he stated.
“So I wish to say thanks very a lot for listening and for all of your emails and all of your messages and all of the enjoyable I’ve had through the years.
Talking about his choice to step down from the position, he added: ‘And the explanation I’m leaving as a result of everyone’s requested me this. It’s as a result of I wasn’t actually proud of the 13 weeks on/13 weeks off enterprise.
‘So, I did the honorable factor and I honored my contract, gave my discover and now I’m off.’
‘Anyway, thanks very a lot and good luck to everybody on Radio 2 and lengthy might you proceed!’
Followers and fellow celebrities wished the star properly on his future tasks whereas declaring he’ll be sadly missed.
Presenter Carol Vorderman replied: ‘Love you a lot Paul ❤️❤️ don’t even take into consideration retiring…. There’s solely considered one of you 😢’
Whereas former EastEnders star Cheryl Fergison added: ‘You probably did it our child and you probably did all of it with humour Grace and kindness you may be missed however right here’s to no matter you wish to do Paul cos you actually are Gold … love ya.’
Following the announcement, Head of Radio 2 Helen Thomas thanked Paul for ‘so a few years of his good Sunday afternoon present’ and wished him the most effective of luck, whereas additionally suggesting he would at all times be welcome again.
Paul’s last episode will air this afternoon, with comic Rob Beckett changing him on Sunday August 21.
Rob returns for a previously-planned 13-week run of exhibits, with future plans for Paul’s empty slot to be introduced at a later date.
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