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Graham Norton announces he is joining Virgin Radio after quitting BBC Radio 2

LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 11: Graham Norton attends the "Soul" premiere during the 64th BFI London Film Festival at BFI Southbank on October 11, 2020 in London, England. (Photo by Tim P. Whitby/Getty Images for BFI)
Graham Norton attends the "Soul" premiere during the 64th BFI London Film Festival at BFI Southbank on October 11, 2020 in London, England. (Photo by Tim P. Whitby/Getty Images for BFI)

Graham Norton is joining Virgin Radio after confirming last week he is ending his ten year stint at BBC Radio 2.

The star has now confirmed in a statement he is joining Virgin and will be helming a new weekend programme starting in the New Year.

Norton said in a statement: “I am excited and a little surprised to be joining Virgin Radio UK in 2021.

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“I was very content where I was but the opportunity to host shows across the weekend seemed too good to miss out on. Plus the energy and enthusiasm at Virgin Radio are infectious and I can’t wait to get started!

“Did I mention the studios are very close to my house?”

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Last week Norton said on his decision to leave Radio 2: “Obviously I’m sad to be stepping away from my Radio 2 show. I’ll miss being a part of the Wogan House family, as well as the listeners and their lives.

“I’d like to thank my producer Malcolm Prince and all the teams I’ve worked with for a great decade of radio. Happily with the chat show, Eurovision and Drag Race the BBC continues to be my perfect TV home.”

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A statement on Virgin Radio’s website reads: “We’re delighted to announce that Graham Norton is joining our presenter line-up to host a new weekend show, on both Saturdays and Sundays.

“We can’t wait to welcome Graham to the Virgin Radio family in 2021, and we’ll share more details about his new show as soon as we can.”

Norton will continue his TV duties at the BBC, including hosting The Graham Norton Show and Eurovision. He will present his final Radio 2 show on 19 December.

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