![Pinterest](https://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https://uknews.evprotec.com/radio-2s-sara-cox-wades-into-ageism-row-after-shocking-ken-bruce-exit/&media=https://uknews.evprotec.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/1_EMB-WHM290cover_storysara_cox_0077.jpg&description=Radio 2's Sara Cox waded into the ageism row after listeners accused Radio 2 of "getting rid of it's legend" after they axed Ken Bruce and a number of older presenters in the last few years BBC Radio 2's Sara Cox defended Vernon Kay as she addressed the Family Fortunes star replacing veteran broadcaster Ken Bruce amid a raging ageism row. Since Ken's devastating departure, listeners accused the station of 'getting rid of its legends.' It came after Bruce was axed from the morning slot earlier this year when the 72-year-old was forced out early as he signed with a rival station network. In April 2023, he joined Greatest Hit Radio. Ken had been presenting his weekday show for over three decades and regularly entertaining millions of listeners. The move triggered a growing concern among loyal Radio 2 listeners, who accused the station of abandoning its older audience after it previously axed 68-year-old Steve Wright's afternoon show. Other older presenters also left the station in recent months including the late Paul O'Grady, 67, and Vanessa Feltz, 61. However, the BBC has insisted that Radio 2 will continue to be a 'multi-generational' station following complaints about Ken Bruce's departure. Speaking out about the controversy in an interview with Woman & Home, Sara defended the radio station as well as Vernon Kay and trashed the idea he is too young for the station's older audience. She said: "Ken going was a bit of a shocker, then Vernon started and within three links he sounded at home. Also, don't forget, Vernon's a good-looking lad, but he's not 21, arriving with his cap on backwards, on a skateboard, he's knocking 50 and he's greying beautifully." Defending the row, she added: 'He's older than Ken was when he started, it may feel like [Radio 2] is getting in all these young 'uns, but we've still got all the legends on there.' Sara, also admitted her own career has drastically improved in the past few years. '"he last few years, my career has got even better, it){kind=link}
Radio 2’s Sara Cox waded into the ageism row after listeners accused Radio 2 of “getting rid of it’s legend” after they axed Ken Bruce and a number of older presenters in the last few years
BBC Radio 2’s Sara Cox defended Vernon Kay as she addressed the Family Fortunes star replacing veteran broadcaster Ken Bruce amid a raging ageism row.
Since Ken’s devastating departure, listeners accused the station of ‘getting rid of its legends.’ It came after Bruce was axed from the morning slot earlier this year when the 72-year-old was forced out early as he signed with a rival station network. In April 2023, he joined Greatest Hit Radio.
Ken had been presenting his weekday show for over three decades and regularly entertaining millions of listeners. The move triggered a growing concern among loyal Radio 2 listeners, who accused the station of abandoning its older audience after it previously axed 68-year-old Steve Wright’s afternoon show. Other older presenters also left the station in recent months including the late Paul O’Grady, 67, and Vanessa Feltz, 61.
However, the BBC has insisted that Radio 2 will continue to be a âmulti-generational’ station following complaints about Ken Bruce’s departure. Speaking out about the controversy in an interview with Woman & Home, Sara defended the radio station as well as Vernon Kay and trashed the idea he is too young for the station’s older audience.