Jordan North has thanked his listeners and colleagues following his sudden exit from BBC Radio 1’s drivetime show. In a social media post on Saturday, North mentioned his co-host Vick Hope and expressed his gratitude towards her. He did not provide any reasons for his departure or where he would be going. Made in Chelsea star Jamie Laing has been announced as North’s replacement on the drivetime show.
North has worked at Radio 1 for 10 years, co-hosting the drivetime show with Hope since 2021. He is also known for co-hosting the Help I Sexted My Boss podcast with William Hanson and appeared as a contestant on I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! in 2020, where he finished in second place. Laing will take over North’s slot on the drivetime show from 4 March, co-hosting the Going Home show with Hope between 15:30-17:45 Monday to Thursdays.
The reason for North’s departure from Radio 1 is not yet known. The Sun has reported that he will be joining the Capital FM Breakfast team, although this has not been confirmed by North’s management or Global, which owns Capital FM. North expressed his gratitude towards his colleagues and fellow presenters at Radio 1 and thanked the listeners who have been supportive throughout his stint on the drivetime show.
Hope expressed her sadness over North’s departure through an Instagram post, referring to him as an “incredibly special friend.” As North moves on to the next chapter of his career, his fans and former colleagues will undoubtedly miss his warm and joyful presence on the airwaves
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