Jordan North to leave BBC Radio 1 as replacement revealed

Jordan North is leaving Radio 1 after 10 years at the station, the BBC has announced.

The 34-year-old currently co-hosts the Radio 1 drivetime show alongside Vick Hope from 3:30pm to 6pm, Monday to Thursdays, but will be replaced by Made in Chelsea star Jamie Laing from 4th March.

The news was announced by the BBC, with North’s employer paying tribute to the "amazing presenter" and his 10 years of service.

"Jordan has been an amazing presenter and a valued colleague at Radio 1, and I’m so proud of his journey with us," said Aled Haydn Jones, head of Radio 1, in a statement.

"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."

North, who is yet to respond publicly, joined the station back in 2014 as a freelance presenter.

He was announced as the new host of the Greatest Hits Sunday morning show in 2018, before becoming a regular 11am to 1pm weekend presenter on BBC Radio 1 in 2020.

In 2021, he was promoted to the BBC Radio 1 drivetime show.

North’s successor Jamie Laing said in a statement: "I’ve loved every minute that I’ve been on air with Radio 1 in recent years, so to be joining Vick on Drivetime is just incredible."

He added: "To be working with Vick is an absolute dream, so I’m beyond excited to get started and keep listeners company on their journeys home."

Fans have been left heartbroken by the news, with one penning on Twitter, which was recently re-branded as X: "Really hope this was your decision @jordannorth1 and that it means bigger things for you - we love you and will miss you v much xx."

Another added: "Genuinely shocked at the news of Jordan North leaving Radio 1. Hopefully on to better things."

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