Rylan Clark reacts before critic fumes ‘bring back Steve Wright’

Rylan Clark, 34, praised his pal and fellow BBC colleague Scott Mills, 49, who will launch his weekday afternoon show on Radio 2 today. But the Strictly: It Takes Two presenter’s post caused a stir as a social media critic urged “bring back Steve Wright”.Social media users flocked to comment on Rylan’s initial tweet as they defended Scott and congratulated him on his new role.Rylan shared a photo alongside his co-star as he offered his support to the radio broadcaster just hours before his show debut.He told his 1.7 million followers: “Today my friend @scott_mills starts his brand new @BBCRadio2 show. Not always do people get what they deserve in this industry but thankfully he has. You deserve the world Scott and I’m v proud to call you a friend. Always. Good luck Judith x x.”(sic)But not all welcomed the change as one social media critic claimed the BBC no longer catered to people over the age of 50.READ MORE: Karren Brady blasts Rishi Sunak’s ‘ridiculous’ decision about Cop27 Rylan Clark reacts before critic fumes ‘bring back Steve Wright’ (Image: GETTY/TWITTER) Rylan Clark praised his pal and colleague Scott Mills (Image: TWITTER RYLAN CLARK) A social media user reacted to Rylan Clark’s tweet (Image: TWITTER ) Steve Wright stepped down from BBC Radio 2 after two decades (Image: GETTY)Social media users have since rushed to comment on the initial tweet as many offered their support to Scott.James replied: “You’ve never heard of BBC Radio 3,4,5 or 40 local stations, or listened to other Radio 2 shows (showtunes, sounds of 60’s ffs!) You’ve also not heard Scott’s new show – what makes you think it’s somehow unsuitable for you? Is Ken Bruce only playing rave tunes these days?”(sic)Maggie Moo commented: “I’m well over 60 and always have radio 2 on. They have a good range of music and yes, there maybe the odd one that I don’t like, but there’s always the volume down option! Maybe try local radio or Magic FM.”Rak penned: “I’m over 50, and I love Scott. I stopped listening to Steve, because he wouldn’t stop talking over records.”DON’T MISS…’What’s happened?’ Millie Bobby Brown confuses fans with accent[LATEST]Corrie’s Maureen Lipman can’t speak her mind due to cancel culture[ADMISSION]Madonna gives fans a fright as she unveils sexy zombie transformation[PICTURES]However, others agreed with the initial tweet, as Karen mused: “The only ones I can think of are sounds of 60’s with Tony Blackburn and Johnny Walker on Sunday. Not enough as lots of us over 50’s out there!”Famous broadcaster Steve announced he was leaving his popular radio slot earlier this year with his last radio show being aired on September 30.His show, named Steve Wright in the Afternoon, attracts many listeners each weekday afternoon.The end of the show is part of a wider shake-up on BBC Radio that has seen many high-profile presenters depart from their established shows.