October 6th 2024.
Legendary broadcaster Johnnie Walker has announced that he will be stepping down from his hosting duties on Radio 2 and BBC Sounds later this month. The 79-year-old, who is known for his iconic show Sounds of the 70s, made the emotional announcement while on air today. His last broadcast will be on October 27.
It was a bittersweet moment for Johnnie as he read a heartfelt letter from a loyal listener who shared that their late father had been a huge fan of him before passing away from pulmonary fibrosis in 2022. This struck a chord with Johnnie, who also suffers from the same condition, and he made the decision to bring his 58-year-long career to an end.
"It has been a struggle to maintain a professional standard suitable for Radio 2, especially with my condition," Johnnie shared with his audience. "I've made many jokes about Puffing Billy, but the truth is, I've had to make the difficult decision to retire."
But not before giving his final shows his all. Johnnie promised to make them "as good as I possibly can" and even shared a special moment from 1978 when The Rolling Stones made a guest appearance on Saturday Night Live and performed some tracks from their album, Some Girls. "One of the songs on that album seems quite fitting at the moment," Johnnie said before playing the hit song, Miss You.
After delivering the tough news, Johnnie revealed that his replacement for Sounds of the 70s would be none other than the legendary Bob Harris, also known as Whispering Bob. "Bob Harris will be taking over Sounds of the 70s from November 3rd," he announced.
In a statement released by the BBC, it was confirmed that Johnnie's last day hosting The Rock Show would be on October 25th. This is certainly a breaking news story, and we will be sure to keep you updated on any further developments. In the meantime, if you have a celebrity story, video, or pictures, please reach out to The Agency Entertainment team. You can email us, call us, or visit our Submit Stuff page. We would love to hear from you.
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