Jordan North to leave Radio 1 after 10 years

Made in Chelsea star Jamie Laing will replace Jordan North on Radio 1's drive time show, the station has announced.

Jordan has worked at Radio 1 for 10 years and is one of the station's most popular presenters.

Jamie will host the Going Home show between 15:30-18:00 Monday to Thursdays alongside Vick Hope.

He will take over from 4 March, having previously presented on Radio 1 during Mollie King's maternity leave, describing it as "an absolute dream".

"I've loved every minute that I've been on air with Radio 1 in recent years, so to be joining Vick on Drivetime is just incredible," he says.

"I'm beyond excited to get started and keep listeners company on their journeys home."

Jamie's previously co-hosted the Radio 1 podcast 6 Degrees from Jamie and Spencer and also presents the NewlyWeds podcast alongside his wife Sophie Habboo.

The head of Radio 1, Aled Haydn Jones, says "our young audiences have loved" Jamie.

"His infectious energy and love for music and culture will bring an exciting new element to Drivetime," he says.

He added that Jordan has been "an amazing presenter and a valued colleague at Radio 1, and I'm so proud of his journey with us".

"He has always connected with the Radio 1 audience through his shows and projects, as witnessed by the huge amount of money raised for Comic Relief during his rowing trip from London to Burnley."

Jordan has not yet commented publicly on the announcement.

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