Yahoo News Jordan North breaks silence after BBC Radio 1 exit
Former I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here star and radio DJ Jordan North has broken his silence following his exit from BBC Radio 1.
It was announced yesterday (February 16) that he was quitting the station after over ten years on the airwaves, to be replaced by Made in Chelsea's Jamie Laing.
Alongside Vick Hope, North has hosted the Going Home show (3.30pm – 6pm, Monday to Thursday) since 2021.
In a statement released to North's Instagram account, he has thanked his listeners, co-hosts, team and more in his first public comments on the situation.
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Atop a carousel of photos from the distant and not-so-distant past of North's time at Radio 1, he wrote: "I just wanted to take this opportunity to thank all my wonderful colleagues / talented producers at Radio 1 who many I consider to be friends for life and will miss greatly, you’ve all reached out to me over the past 24 hours and it really has meant a lot."
North then name dropped his fellow presenters, writing: "I could thank you all personally, I’ve loved working with you it’s been an absolute blast!
"Big love to Katie Thisleton, Greg James, Arielle Free, Ricky, Melvin & Charlie, Dean & Vicky, Clara Amfo, Matt & Molly, Scott Mills, Grimmy, all the rest of you fantastic lot, and of course my partner in crime Vick Hope…I’ll miss being on air with you every day."
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"MOST IMPORTANTLY the biggest of thank yous to the fantastic listeners who have been really generous and always made me feel welcome," North concluded. "Your kind words & messages have been so lovely, THANK YOU SO MUCH."
He didn't leave fans hanging entirely though, teasing: "I’ll be back soon, and can’t wait to see you all again".
Following North's departure from the station, Aled Haydn Jones, Head of Radio 1, said in a statement: "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."
Laing's debut show will air on March 4, but North's final show date has not yet been confirmed.
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