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Daily Record
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- 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
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- 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.'
The National
04-08-2025
- Sport
- The National
Inside Russell Martin's phone call with Rangers predecessor
The club legend stepped into the Ibrox hot seat back in February for four months after Philippe Clement was sacked. Ferguson wanted the job on a permanent basis this summer. However, the club's new American-based ownership conducted the recruitment process for a new head coach, and ex-Southampton boss Martin prevailed as the top candidate. Read more: Now, Ferguson has revealed that he recently spoke to Martin for the first time since all of the recent goings-on. And he has backed him to be a success in his new gig at Rangers. "I like the way he speaks to the press, I've spoke to him privately and it was the first time I spoke to him," Ferguson told Go Radio's Football Show. "I came off the phone with him and I was impressed by him. "He gets it, he understands it, I think if something doesn't go right he'll go and fix it."
Scottish Sun
25-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
BBC star in major career change as the soap comes to an end after 20 years
It's a big change for the soap star. GO TIME BBC star in major career change as the soap comes to an end after 20 years Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) RIVER City star Stephen Purdon is already planning for life after soap - after taking over his best pal Grado's radio show. The actor, who has played Bob O'Hara since the series launched in 2002, is joining The Go Radio Breakfast Show from Monday onwards. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 2 Zoe and Stephen are teaming up for Go Radio. 2 Stephen is replacing his best mate Grado. Credit: Tom Farmer Purdon, 42, will be joined by co-host Zoe Kelly on the station's Breakfast Show 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.' Grado, 37, has hosted the programme alongside Zoe for the last few years but has quietly stepped aside as his friend replaces him on the airwaves. A source close to the Two Doors Down actor said: "It's lovely news that Grado's good mate has taken over the baton at Go Radio and he wishes him all the best." 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.' We recently revealed that Grado hopes to make a ruthless return to River City - by killing his mate. The wrestler turned actor enjoyed a brief Shieldinch stint in 2014 when he joined the cast as a bonkers grappler named Buster. Grado, real name Graeme Stevely, said: 'My ideal storyline is for me to come back and kill Bob. Moment Grado brings back iconic character at Ayr races 'I would choke him to death in the wrestling ring in Shieldinch Town Hall. 'Can you imagine? The ratings would be so good if that happened that they'd maybe keep it going.' Buster was last seen heading for Las Vegas to pursue his professional wrestling dream. But while Grado's River City stint ended rather quickly, his friendship with Stephen has stayed strong. They barely knew one another when they met on set and have now spent years performing as one of Scotland's most popular panto duo's. The pair also host the hilarious Pint and Two Shots podcast alongside comedian Chris Toal.
The National
07-07-2025
- Politics
- The National
Alba leader calls for public inquiry into Alex Salmond 'conspiracy'
The Alba Party leader has claimed there was a plot to bring down Salmond and has called for a public inquiry. MacAskill, who served under Salmond as justice secretary, told Go Radio: 'I think there has to be an inquiry because what happened to Alex Salmond was fundamentally wrong. 'I think what we are seeing is obfuscation, to put it mildly, by the Scottish Government. There can be no cover up in Holyrood or in St Andrew's House. 'We require to know who did what, what was done, if that impacts upon Alex so be it, but I don't believe it does. I believe it will vindicate him because a manifest injustice was done towards him.' Asked whether Sturgeon was a part of a conspiracy against Salmond, MacAskill (above) added: 'I believe so. There was a political conspiracy to do down Alex Salmond. 'I have no doubt that was a factor in his early death. He wasn't even 70 but what he had to endure. 'But he was vindicated in the civil courts with the Scottish Government chastised in the highest court in our land and in the criminal court a jury of his peers exculpated him.' Sturgeon has previously denied claims she orchestrated a conspiracy to bring down her one-time mentor. READ MORE: Tony Blair's staff took part in 'Gaza Riviera' project, reports say She has faced questions in the past about her involvement with the sexual harassment claims against Salmond which eventually led to his criminal trial. Salmond was handed a legal victory in a civil case against the Scottish Government over claims of sexual harassment which a court found to be 'tainted with apparent bias' because the person investigating the complaints had had contact with the complainers prior to the probe. He was later cleared of 14 charges – sexual and indecent assault and intent to rape – in March 2020. At the time of his death, Salmond (above) was pursuing the Scottish Government for damages of £3 million due to the botched investigation of sexual harassment complaints against him. Speaking in Parliament in 2019, Sturgeon said: 'It seems to me that I am being simultaneously accused of being involved in a conspiracy against Alex Salmond, and also of colluding with Alex Salmond. 'Nothing could be further from the truth in both of those - neither of those things are true. 'Since I found out about the investigation I have tried to do the right thing in a situation which, no matter what happened, was never going to be easy for me.'
