Ken Bruce sends desperate plea to BBC Radio 2 after concerning figures

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The host has stirred up controversy again.

Ken Bruce has revealed why he thinks Radio 2’s listenership is suffering DJ Ken Bruce has voiced concerns about his former employer, Radio 2, attempting to position itself as a ‘cool’ station. Bruce’s departure last year has been linked to a steady decline in the station’s listenership, with over a million people no longer tuning in.

’ Bruce’s candid comments come on the heels of his recent refusal to play Taylor Swift songs on Greatest Hits Radio, unless she ‘stops writing about her ex-boyfriends.’ His stance has stirred controversy among Swift’s fans but aligns with his show’s focus on 70s, 80s, and 90s hits. The radio icon’s transition from the BBC to Greatest Hits Radio has been fraught with tension. After Ken’s departure, the station saw its average weekly listeners drop by 7% from 14.

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