February 18th 2024.
Jamie Laing found himself in an uncomfortable position recently when he faced questioning about his alleged involvement in Jordan North's departure from BBC Radio 1. The news of Jordan's exit after a decade of hosting on the popular radio station came as a shock to many fans. It was rumored that Jordan would be heading to Capital to take over Roman Kemp's role, while Jamie would be joining Radio 1 for Jordan's former Drivetime slot. This decision was met with criticism from some who accused it of being "classist."
During an appearance on Channel 4's Sunday Brunch with his wife Sophie Habboo, Jamie was put on the spot by presenter Tim Lovejoy who bluntly asked him, "You got Jordan North sacked so you could get his job?" Jamie appeared visibly uncomfortable as his wife laughed nervously beside him. He responded by saying, "I’m starting Radio 1 Drivetime coming up, which is very exciting. I feel very lucky." He then went on to explain how he was offered the opportunity to host the show with Vick Hope and expressed his admiration for Jordan's work.
Tim commented on Jordan's departure, saying, "He's a nice guy isn't he? I like Jordan." Vick, who will now be hosting Drivetime with Jamie, also expressed her sadness about Jordan leaving. Fans were devastated by the news and many took to social media to share their thoughts.
Jordan himself shared an emotional message on Instagram, thanking his colleagues and fellow presenters for their support and expressing his excitement for what's to come. He also apologized for missing out on thanking radio presenter Greg James in his initial post. Vick commented on his post, calling him a "radio legend" and expressing her love for him.
It has been speculated that Jordan may be headed to the Celebrity Big Brother house, but nothing has been confirmed. Meanwhile, Jamie will be taking over as the host of Drivetime and is excited for the opportunity. He also reassured fans that he will do his best to fill Jordan's shoes, as he has a lot of respect for his predecessor.
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