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Daily Record
18 hours ago
- Daily Record
Scots BBC star announces shock career move after taking new role at rival show
The star took to social media to announce his news. A Scots BBC star and popular radio host has announced he is leaving his current position to go and work for a rival station. Two Doors Down and Scotland's Greatest Escape star Grado has revealed he will be joining Heart Scotland's Breakfast Show. It comes weeks after it was announced that the 37-year-old wrestling star from North Ayrshire had left his role at Scottish radio station, Go Radio. Grado, whose real name is Graeme Stevely, shared the news with fans on his Facebook page this morning and also revealed a huge guest he will be welcoming on the show's first week. Sharing a snap of himself beside Des Clarke and Adele Cunningham, he wrote: "Buzzin to let everyone know that I'll be joining the all new Heart Scotland Breakfast Show! Des Clarke, Adele and ma'sel. Catch us from this Monday at 6.30am for the biggest and best tunes, celebrity interviews and all the carry on. "Also, in the studio next week, one of our first guests - Lewis Capaldi. "Get us on FM and DAB across the central belt or on Global Player the official Heart app, via smart phone or smart speaker. Follow us on insta @heartscotland." He signed off by saying: "CANNY WAIT, TIDY." Heart Breakfast Show listeners appeared to be delighted with the news as they left messages of support on the post. One wrote: "Congratulations, that's great news. I'd tune in for Grado." A second commented: "Well in mate! Some boy." A third penned: "Fab well done. Looking forward to listening to you." Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice. Grado will be joined Des Clarke and Adele Cunningham from 6.30-10am each weekday. Adele decided to return to the station after previous stints with the brand and Clyde 1 and Real Radio. Andy Everett, Managing Editor for Scotland & Wales at Global, said: 'The three of them together are pure dynamite. Just what our listeners need to start the day right.' Grado has been replaced by panto pal and River City actor Stephen Purdon. The 42-year-old will be joined by co-host Zoe Kelly on the station's Breakfast Show on weekdays from 6am to 10am. He said: "I'm buzzing to be joining the Go Radio family. "I've been a Go Radio listener since the station launched and getting the chance to wake up Glasgow and the West with lots of laughs and chat is a dream come true.' James Maguire, Programme Controller at Go Radio, added: 'From his role in River City to his annual Pavilion Theatre panto performances, Stephen is a natural entertainer with a genuine love for Glasgow and its people. "We're delighted to welcome him to the Go Radio Breakfast Show – it's going to bring a new dynamic to the show's existing winning formula of great chat, music, news and competitions.'
Scottish Sun
a day ago
- Scottish Sun
BBC star announces shock career move after leaving for RIVAL show
The star announced the news on social media Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A BBC star and popular radio host has jumped ship to a rival station. Two Doors Down and Scotland's Greatest Escape star Grado has announced he's joining Heart Scotland's Breakfast Show. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 3 The star, known for his stints on BBC shows, has announced his career move Credit: EPA 3 Grado with his new breakfast co-stars Credit: FACEBOOK It comes weeks after we revealed the wrestling star, 37, had left Go Radio. Grado announced the news on his Facebook page this morning and also revealed a huge guest for the show's first week. He said: "Buzzin to let everyone know that I'll be joining the all new Heart Scotland Breakfast Show! Des Clarke, Adele and ma'sel. "Catch us from this Monday at 6.30am for the biggest and best tunes, celebrity interviews and all the carry on. "Also, in the studio next week, one of our first guests - Lewis Capaldi." Grado will be joined Des Clarke and Adele Cunningham from 6.30-10am each weekday. Adele has returned to the station after previous stints with the brand and Clyde 1 and Real Radio. Andy Everett, Managing Editor for Scotland & Wales at Global, said: 'The three of them together are pure dynamite. Just what our listeners need to start the day right.' He has now been replaced by panto pal and River City star Stephen Purdon. Purdon, 42, will be joined by co-host Zoe Kelly on the station's Breakfast Show weekdays from 6am to 10am. Moment Grado brings back iconic character at Ayr races He said: "I'm buzzing to be joining the Go Radio family. "I've been a Go Radio listener since the station launched and getting the chance to wake up Glasgow and the West with lots of laughs and chat is a dream come true.'
Daily Mail
a day ago
- Daily Mail
Antiques Roadshow guests make show history with medal collection worth more than a HOUSE - gasping 'I need a stiff cup of coffee' after life-changing valuation
A guest on Antiques Roadshow made history after being told his historic medal was worth more than a house - leaving its owners visibly stunned. The beloved BBC show broadcast from Portchester Castle with Fiona Bruce at the helm as more members of the public brought their most prized possessions to be valued. Viewers watched as expert Mark Smith met a couple who brought along a grandfather's accolades from the early 1900s. Just moments into the segment, Mark told the pair it was 'unique moment' on the show as they had never had a Victoria Cross feature. He said it is 'highest award for gallantry this country has' as he probed who its original owner was. The man then explained: 'This was my wife's grandfather. Unfortunately, I wasn't privileged enough to meet him but my wife knew him when she was a young child.' Sadly, her grandfather - Sergeant James Ockendon - died when she was just five years of age, as she admitted her memories of him are very vague but said she was proud of what he achieved. Bridging the gap, Mark then revealed: 'Well, he did this during the Battle of Passchendaele and when we think about the First World War and we see those photos of those men in those mud-filled trenches, this is where he was.' He then read out the citation which detailed the bravery and heroism Ockendon demonstrated, saying: 'In the attack in the morning of October 4, 1917, east of Langemark, Sergeant James Ockendon was acting company sergeant major. 'Noticing the right platoon held up by an enemy machine gun which was causing many casualties, he, with absolute disregard for his personal safety, immediately rushed the gun, killed two of the gunners and followed and killed the third, who was making his escape across no man's land. 'He then led a party to an attack on a trench. This party was heavily fired on as it advanced.' Mark continued by revealing the sergeant opened fire and forced 16 enemies to surrender. The citation concluded: 'During the remainder of the day, Sergeant Ockendon displayed the greatest gallantry.' Visibly stunned by his achievements, Mark asked the couple if James was wounded. The guest replied: 'Yeah, evidently, he got shot in the head. 'He was gassed not long before the end of the war and then he was medically discharged with honour from the army.' When it came to the valuation, the couple admitted they had no idea how much the collection would be worth, firmly saying it will 'never leave the family'. Mark then revealed it could fetch between £250,000 and £300,000 as the man joked he needed a 'stiff cup of coffee'. Before they left, the couple confirmed the medals would be returning to the bank where they have been safely preserved. Antiques Roadshow airs on BBC One and is available to stream on iPlayer.
