Veteran broadcaster Ken Bruce announced he would be stepping down from his role on Radio 2 after three decades with the station. The presenter, 71, shared the news earlier this week, confirming his move to Greatest Hits Radio.
Former Pointless presenter, Richard Osman, 52, took to Twitter and shared who he thinks could potentially take the reins of Ken’s weekday morning show.
He took to Twitter and wrote, “Liza Tarbuck for Ken Bruce. That would be my decision.”
Celebrity friends flocked to comment on the post, with some people agreeing with his recommendation, while other social media users claimed they were “turned off”.
Musician Joan Armatrading wrote, “I can’t believe Ken is going, but if I have to, then yes. Love Liza.”
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Jacqueline tweeted: “Sorry but no, I’m really leaving Radio 2 completely!
“No Steve Wright or Ken Bruce in my week is already too much. Not warming up for Scott. I can only tolerate a small dose before knocking out Liza.”
Western Wanderer wrote: “I don’t care who replaces Ken. He was the last decent show on Radio 2. Plenty of other stations with great presenters, starting with Ken when he moves to Greatest Hits Radio.”
Simon added: “Big shoes to fill. Liza would be a great shout. Affable, popular, good on the left etc. But without being too sycophantic I really think you’d be a good substitute too. If that’s a direction was that you liked for a few years.”
Liza, the daughter of comedy legend Jimmy Tarbuck, presents her own show on Radio 2 on Saturday evening.
Meanwhile, Ken announced that he will now join rival station Greatest Hits Radio.
“I’ve decided the time is right to move on with Radio 2,” he said, adding that he’d had “an immensely happy time” but it was “time for a change”.
Other popular presenters who also left the station in the past year include Paul O’Grady and Vanessa Feltz.
