The announcement of Steve Wright leaving BBC Radio 2 after 24 years has rocked the internet. People are criticizing the radio network for firing the veteran, one of the longest-serving presenters.
With its multi-personality approach, the English radio host is credited for introducing the zoo format on British radio. The DJ has been running the BBC Radio 2 show, Steve Wright in the Afternoon since 1999, making it one of the longest-running shows on radio.
Wright has hosted various shows on BBC such as The Steve Wright People Show, Home Truths, Auntie’s TV Favourites, Top of the Pops, and TOTP2. He has won many awards including Best DJ and TRIC Personality of the Year.
Is Steve Wright Leaving BBC Radio 2?
Yes, British DJ Steve Wright is leaving BBC Radio 2 after being associated with the radio channel for over two decades.
67-year-old Wright said that he cannot hold onto the slot forever as the station boss decided to change the slot. The show is set to come to an end and in its place, BBC 1’s Scott Mills is set to take over.
The decision to leave the show was announced by Steve live on air on July 1, 2022. Though leaving the show, Steve said that he will remain with BBC and work on other projects.
The boss of Radio 2, Helen Thomas told Steve that she wanted to change and do some other program in the time slot. It was later announced that the slot will go to Scott Mills from BBC 1
Where Is He Going To Work?
The veteran radio personality will work on other projects after the end of his program. He is set to venture on a new set of challenges and experience other works.
Wright announced that he will be working on various projects once the afternoon show comes to an end. A podcast is on the way as mentioned by Wright himself.
The 67-year-old has been one of the consistent personalities on BBC Radio 2, who has been working on the program for the past 24 years. But as all good things must come to an end, the decision to end the afternoon program has been announced, with tributes all over social media.
Radio host James O Brien wrote on Twitter that Steve has been consistently brilliant over such a long period of time. Steve has been trending on social media following the announcement with people criticizing Radio 2 for firing the legendary presenter.
Steve Wright Salary And Net Worth In 2022
The veteran radio personality Steve Wright is one of the highest-paid people on the radio. According to BBC’s pay scale, Radio 2’s Steve Wright’s annual salary for 2019/2020 was £475,000-£479,999, which was £20,000 higher than the previous year.
So by the estimate, the 2022 salary of the 67-year-old is more than £500,000. He is known for his shows, Steve Wright in the Afternoon and Steve Wright’s Sunday Love Songs.
Though the exact net worth of the English broadcaster Steve Wright is currently unknown, it is estimated to be more than £10 million. He is one of the longest-serving personalities on BBC Radio 2 and among the highest-paid presenters.