Jordan North halts BBC Saturday Kitchen interview to issue brutal swipe at Radio 1

Jordan North has slammed BBC Radio 1 in a brutal swipe at his former show on Saturday Kitchen. The ITV I'm A Celebrity legend was on the BBC show on Saturday, alongside Sian Welby and Chris Stark, his Capital FM co-stars.

But Jordan caused a stir when he slammed BBC Radio 1 while being interviewed by Matt Tebbutt. Jordan, 34, quit the station back in February after a whopping 10 years at the BBC, where he shot to fame and became a household name.

Discussing his new role, Jordan said: "We are really proud that we represent the whole of the UK." He added: "Since we started in April, the figures have gone up, so we have done alright." Matt asked about the listenership and Jordan said: "It's nearly half a million we have added on.

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"We are beating Radio 1 on younger audiences as well," before Sian let out a cheer. Jordan continued with the boast and said: "We have got more 15 to 20-year-olds listening to Capital Breakfast," before he winked and added: "Oh, I know."

"We are beating Radio 1!" Jordan laughed again. Matt said: "Did you leave on good terms?" Jordan waved his hand in the air and said: "We're fine, we're fine," before he shouted again as he giggled cheekily: "We're beating them!"

A source said: “Jordan is moving to Capital FM to replace Roman and he could not be more excited. It is absolutely huge for him and although it’s hard to leave the BBC he is excited to get started on Capital. Jordan’s decision has been a hard pill to swallow for the BBC but there was nothing they could do to change his mind."

A statement released by the BBC then said: "Radio 1 will be saying goodbye to Jordan North. Jordan has been behind some of the most hilarious and entertaining moments on air over the years, and has been a constant source of inspiration for younger presenters.

"Thank you for everything."