Viewers are curious about Greg James’ leaving Radio 1 after he was removed from the morning show.
Greg James is an established English radio and television presenter, comedian, and author who rose to prominence and success as the host of BBC Radio 1’s breakfast show.
Besides the Radio 1 show, he co-presents on the cricket podcast Tailenders alongside Felix White and James Anderson and is the writer of the Kid Normal book series alongside Chris Smith.
Greg joined BBC Radio 1 in June 2007 to present Early Breakfast on Friday, and began his association with the show on Friday, June 1, 2007, the day following graduating from university.
Apart from presenting, Greg hosted shows like The Official Chart Update, Not Just Cricket on 5 Live, and the weekly podcast That’s What He Said with BBC Radio 1. He guest hosted the edition of February 16, 2013, of the 5 Live comedy sports program Fighting Talk, standing in for Colin Murray.
Is Greg James Leaving Radio 1?
Greg James’s leaving the BBC show made viewers anxious after he was removed from the show.
According to sources, live on air, his progra1mming was halted as he was removed from the studio and Scott Mills replaced the host.
Greg’s leaving the BBC show solidified after the BBC released a statement, writing, “Until further notice, Radio 1 Breakfast will be The Scott Mills Show.”
Even the presenter tweeted, “I’ve been forcibly removed from the Breakfast Show until he completes the jigsaw puzzle.”
Where Is Greg James Going to Work?
As per his Instagram post, Greg James will be working as the liaison in charge of his office.
On May 31, 2018, it was announced during the Radio 1 Breakfast Show that current Breakfast Show host Nick Grimshaw would be switching shows with James in September 2018, effectively ending the Greg James show.
Scott Mills and Chris Stark, two seasoned Radio 1 hosts, are taking over for him. Greg will return to the show on Monday, January 10, 2022, per the Radio 1 schedule.
James is a keen cricket fan and used to play for Hertfordshire Under-18s. He also supports Aviva Premiership Rugby Club Bath Rugby, and is also a football fan and supports Arsenal.
James serves as an ambassador for the Lord’s Taverners and the Stroke Association. Additionally, he participated in the 2012 NHS Team Give Blood campaign as O+.
What Happened To Him?
Fear not, it was all a publicity hoax. He said he had been “kidnapped” and was at a mysterious place after being “caught” by a celebrity at a Brit Awards after-party.
Similar thing had happened previously also in 2019 when Greg was locked in an escape room for 31 hours. He was detained there until viewers deciphered a code using allusions to inside jokes that commonly appeared on his show.
Finally, Jame’s presenting his usual Official Chart show from 4 pm until 5.45 pm.
The Radio 1 schedule shows Scott has been a very busy day on Friday, January 7, 2022, as he sat in for Greg in the Breakfast slot from 7 am–10 am before hosting Radio 1 anthems from 10 am–10.32 am.
Greg James’ Illness And Health -Is He Sick/Ill?
Greg James was due to return to the Radio 1 show this morning but was missing from the airwaves after catching COVID.
In the wake of Greg’s illness, his famous pals rallied behind him.
Greg contracted the illness while on their honeymoon with his wife, Bella Mackie. Bella, an author, has not stated whether she is feeling sick as well.
Even his followers, who were excited for his return to radio today, expressed their sympathies on the celebrity’s tweet.