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Chris Evans is leaving Radio 2

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Alima Mon 03-Sept-18 08:52:57

Hoorah, hooray, this really is my day!

seacliff Mon 03-Sept-18 20:34:52

Good. He's too loud and big headed, not what I want to hear in the mornings. Anyone else will be an improvement. Didn't like the way he has his kids on there too. Can you tell I'm not a fan smile

Also the BBC will save so much money. Hopefully they won't pay anyone else that obscenely huge amount.

Chewbacca Mon 03-Sept-18 20:12:58

Chris Evans leaving the BBC? Best news of the day! I might start listening more now.

HootyMcOwlface Mon 03-Sept-18 18:19:45

Hoorraayyy! I can retune now, I stopped listening years ago. I can’t bear the bloke, he is so up his own backside. I expect he was on an insanely ridiculous salary, what a waste of money.

BlueBelle Mon 03-Sept-18 18:16:12

Trevor nelson has a much nicer manner and voice

Izabella Mon 03-Sept-18 18:09:06

Another one rejoicing here. Nothing against the man he is only doing his job but that VOICE! Ugh.

nookie Mon 03-Sept-18 17:49:10

I really like him and the programme and will be sorry to see him go.
I hope his replacement is as upbeat and chatty as he is. A great start to the day.

Joelsnan Mon 03-Sept-18 17:48:41

I was just talking to my daughter about the summer replacement voices on Radio 2 and how I think some voices are better suited to specific parts of the day.
I think Sarah Cox's voice would suit a morning slot and I think Trevor Nelson's smooth voice is better suited to late evening.

Menopaws Mon 03-Sept-18 17:26:38

He's fine in my opinion, yes different from others but I think he's done well and don't mind listening to him, there are a lot worse

paddyann Mon 03-Sept-18 17:20:23

I like him he certainly brightens a morning ,hope its not some boring old fart who takes his place .Radio has enough of them already.

Willow500 Mon 03-Sept-18 17:12:34

Can't stand Chris Evans and don't listen to radio 2 so don't really care!

SueDonim Mon 03-Sept-18 12:59:10

I might start listening to R2 again! It's the SHOUTING that I dislike from Chris Evans.

kittylester Mon 03-Sept-18 12:49:47

Sarah Cox or Trevor Nelson would suit me.

JackyB Mon 03-Sept-18 12:45:03

If I were in the UK I'd listen to 6music at breakfast time. However, I see that Sean Keaveney has now been replaced by Lauren Laverne - we'll see how that works out.

Mapleleaf Mon 03-Sept-18 12:15:23

I quite liked him, but haven’t listened to morning radio 2 for quite some time. He could get a bit giddy sometimes though, and then I’d switch stations. Tends to be classic fm or radio 4 or 4 extra now, depending whether I’m in my car or at home! Used to listen to radio 2 on the way to work, but am rarely up and about at that time in the morning any more.

cavewoman Mon 03-Sept-18 11:38:31

Sarah Cox is favourite to replace Evans. As long as its not Vanessa Feltz!
My vote is for Trevor Nelson.

Humbertbear Mon 03-Sept-18 11:03:26

For those who miss him, he’s just announced he’s moving to Virgin Radio. So much for all that stuff about being at home with his new twins

GrannyGravy13 Mon 03-Sept-18 10:38:21

I will miss him, he is not retiring just returning to the Virgin Radio Breakfast show were he started. Sara Cox gets my vote for his successor.

merlotgran Mon 03-Sept-18 10:33:08

One good thing about retiring is that Radio 2 doesn't go on until I'm in the greenhouse with a mug of coffee and Ken Bruce.

I can't be doing with Chris Evans but DS has met him a couple of times at Carfest and thinks he's great.

BlueBelle Mon 03-Sept-18 10:27:08

Oh well i ll continue the bashing if that’s what it is I thought it was just giving an opinion
I think it’s a great day I find him annoying not just in this programme but anything I ve ever seen or heard him on

Personal taste I suppose and he’s not my taste

Melanieeastanglia Mon 03-Sept-18 10:19:12

I have no objection to his broadcasting style but imagine I'll get used to whoever replaces him. When Terry Wogan left, I was very sorry but soon got used to his absence.

I always think Sara Cox is good too. Makes a change.

Nothing stays the same in life.

Alima Mon 03-Sept-18 10:00:13

Bush, of course you can post what you like on this thread, each to their own and all that. It’s just, when I heard the news this morning, it really brightened my day!

kittylester Mon 03-Sept-18 09:54:47

At least 2 others of us have posted that we like him, bush!

Bush Mon 03-Sept-18 09:49:47

I hope I’m allowed to post and that this isn’t a Chris Evans bashing thread.

I have to say I like Chris Evans. He is enthusiastic, real & says it like it is. Nothing false about him at all, including his appearance. He is a great guy!

9 million listeners can not be wrong smile

Greyduster Mon 03-Sept-18 09:44:08

Whoever it is they get to replace him I hope the Beeb come to their senses with regard to what they pay them. CE was never worth the eye watering amount of (our) money he was getting!

joannapiano Mon 03-Sept-18 09:16:11

I got very tired of his incessant chatter first thing in the morning. It will be interesting to see who takes over.I currently listen to Classic FM, but get bored with the film music played.