News about Greg James

Cheryl's fans were delighted when her son Bear made his Radio 1 debut at the tender age of seven on Friday, with some even spotting he had Geordie accent just like his famous mother.  During Greg James' Breakfast Show guest Perrie Edwards was tasked with calling her A-list friends during one game and guessing if they were sitting down or standing up.  The former Little Mix star, 30, who was promoting her new single Forget About Us, opted to phone pal and fellow singer Cheryl, 40, revealing the two speak regularly. 

Following his debut on the station on Monday, Jordan North has lifted the lid on his shock departure from Radio 1 and into Capital. The DJ, 34, also described 'old mate' and former colleague Greg James, 38, as his 'new 'rival' as their battling shows will now compete for listeners every weekday morning. Jordan claimed he hadn't planned to leave the BBC, after appearing on their airwaves for a decade, until he was offered the plum role of replacing Roman Kemp, admitting: 'You don't turn down Capital Radio!'

The DJ, 38, was transferring from London Waterloo to Barney's vets for arthritis due to arthritis problems. The ride was going to be fine until Barney shuffled near to the door and started to do 'the most p*** I've ever seen,' Greg said. Greg said the wee lasted two whole minutes, and in a desperate attempt to de-stifle the mess, he rushed to the toilet to get some tissues. However, because the pair was compelled to get off at the next stop, he was compelled to leave the patch of wee.

On Sunday, Greg James was completely stunned when Dermot O'Leary received his first Hollywood handshake in the new Great Celebrity Bake Off Stand Up to Cancer series. Spice Girl Mel B, 48, comedian Fern Brady, 37, and radio host Greg James, 38, were tasked with making iced buns in the Signature category, a family staple in the culinary bake, and a showstopper where they created their celebrity lookalike in biscuit form. Judge Paul Hollywood was pleasantly surprised by Dermot's iced buns, prompting him to give him one of his famous congratulatory handshakes.

On Sunday, Dermot O'Leary was named Best Celebrity Bake Off for Stand Up to Cancer. Judges Dame Prue Leith and Paul Hollywood, who were 50, were captivated by the television host's delight. He and his fellow contestants, Spice Girl Mel B, 36, comedian Fern Brady, 37, and radio host Greg James, 38, were tasked with making iced buns in the Signature category, a family tradition in the Technical bake, and a Showstopper where they created their celebrity lookalike in biscuit form.

DJ James and his late newsreader Smith said they were'sorry to have caused offence' with the introduction of their latest book, The Twits Next Door. In a promotional video for Dahl's 1980 book, James and Smith are seen assassinating illustrator Emily Jones, who brought the final touches on the characters. It's unclear if they are the original Twits or current protagonists. As they discuss how to make the characters more revolting, the illustrator asks the pair: 'What about a glass eye?'James responds 'A glass eye!' She needs a glass eye,' Smith says. That's all there was. What a disgusting pair of Twits!' Puffin Books, which has 65,000 followers, hastily deleted the video after the outrage. Mrs Twit had a glass eye and liked to tell Mr Twit that she is always watching him as they perform grotesque tricks on each other in the original 1980 story. She inserts her glass eye into Mr Twit's mug of beer at breakfast in one prank. James, who is still on the backlash, said: 'We're so sorry to have caused offence with the launch video.' It was certainly not our intention. We apologize unreservedly, and we apologise. It's now defunct.

Among 13 authors asked to create new stores based on Dahl's beloved characters are Radio 1 DJ James and his former newsreader Smith. James said the chance to write The Twits Next Door, based on the 1980 film The Twitts, was 'too sweet to fail.' However, a blind charity and other celebrities had sluggishly condemned the BBC pair for wearing a glass eye.' Illustration Emily Jones and Smith are seen assisting with the final touches on the characters in a book promo video shared on X by Puffin Books.

Jack Saunders has revealed that he has proposed to Ash Smith, with the pair heading straight to Las Vegas to marry. On Tuesday, the Radio 1 presenter, 31, took to his Instagram to announce the good news with a slew of snaps of his model fiancée, 33. The DJ, who hosts Radio 1's Official Chart Show, said the two were wasting no time and that they were already on a plane to Vegas to get hitched.

RAYE has been confirmed on Tuesday that it had been selected for Radio 1's Big Weekend 2024 in Luton. The artist, 26, will appear alongside Rag'n'Bone Man and Aitch, who will also perform on the main stage at Stockwood Park, where over 100,000 music fans are likely to attend. Meanwhile, Charli XCX will appear on the Radio 1 New Music Stage with Alfie Templeman and Cat Burns.

Musicians will be featured on four platforms – Radio 1's Main Stage, Future Sounds, Radio 1's Radio 1 Dance, and BBC Introducing, with the complete line-up likely to be announced in the coming weeks. Big Weekend tickets will go on sale at 5 p.m. on Thursday, March 21st. (over a £4.50 booking fee per ticket) will go on sale at 5 p.m. For more details, visit www.bbc.co.uk/backstage/bigweekend.

After 15 years on air, BBC Radio 1's 'legend' Chris Sawyer has left his position as Greg James' editor. On Thursday, the producer took to Instagram to announce his departure from the radio station. Chris picked ten of his favorite moments from his 15 years at Radio 1 to share in his column, including his first ever hug with host Greg.

Greg James did not attend the BRIT Awards on Saturday evening but revealed what he did with his tickets after skipping the ceremony. The Radio 1 DJ, 38, generously gave away his two tickets to the 2024 British Awards to a couple from Wales and even volunteered for babysitting duties. Charlie and Meg were able to attend the star-studded bash in London's O2 Arena, but they also had Greg and Emily to look after their children.

Following an eclectic line of collaborators that ranged from Radio 1 host Greg James to artist Caspar Jopling, who shares two-year-old Arthur with, the British pop star, 37, appears to be embarking on a new chapter in her love life. She has also been romantically linked to Prince Harry and Calvin Harris, but vehemently deny the latter and insist that she was the matchmaker who introduced the Scottish musician to pal Taylor Swift. Ellie is rumored to have been caught up in a love feud with One Direction's Niall Horan and Ed Sheeran. Even thought the hit song Don't was written about her.

After ten years of presenting, Roman, 31, made the sad announcement that he would be stepping down from Capital Breakfast. Jordan, 34, the former BBC Radio 1 drive time host, is taking over from the legendary host. Jordan's news were widely distributed on social media and thank-you messages, but Greg's jibe challenged the Northerner's true motivation for making the switch. 'Before the money Jane xx,' Greg posted on Instagram in reference to an iconic tantrum from a Come Dine With Me contestant's tenure.

On Wednesday morning, BBC Radio 1 listeners were left coughing on their cornflakes as sex sounds were blaming out on the airwaves. When Greg James received a call from a listener named Lewis, they were joined by comedian Joe Lycett for his Breakfast show. Following a brief period of silence, the dead air was then filled by the listener loudly playing the sounds of a sex tape, causing Greg to say: 'Oh, ok!' as he ended the call.

On Monday morning, the radio host sparked fear by being absent from his BBC Radio 1 show before taking to social media to share the sad news with viewers. The actor wrote: 'Awful week.' We got rid of Covid and then, my lovely 100-year-old Nan died on a lovely quiet day with the family yesterday.

Following the announcement of his death at the age of 69, Greg James and Vernon Kay paid their respects to their friend and former colleague Steve Wright. On Tuesday afternoon, the veteran presenter's death was announced, sparking an outpouring of emotional tributes from actors and fellow BBC Radio presenters. On Wednesday, Greg left fans in tears as he opened his Radio 1 breakfast show with Steve's theme tune.

Fans of the festival's 'bizarre' location took to X on Twitter, formerly known as Twitter.

Around 100 talented artists will perform, with the complete line-up and ticket information set to be revealed in the coming months.

Channel 4 has confirmed that they are axing expensive reality TV show Rise and Fall, which was created as a counterpoint to BBC's The Traitors. Despite the fact that Greg James hosted the show, it will not be back for a second series. The 18-episode show came from The Traitors, Studio Lambert, and also featured two groups of people in one space trying to gain a huge cash jackpot.

While perched on a swing above water, the DJ, 39, transformed into a white two-piece, while another snappe showed her dressed in a stunning gold skirt on the beach.

On Thursday, BBC bosses were confronted with their rudest blunder to date, after a host made an X-rated gaffe live on air. During the day's BBC News at One bulletin, journalist Chetan Pathak shared the most up-to-date sport news, but journalist Chetan Pathak went red-faced, then taking to Twitter to apologise for the gaffe. Jürgen Klopp and Liverpool were among the German team's champions of the Carabao Cup quarter-finals, and the TV star, who also listed himself as a tutor and communications coach, announced the joy.

He joined Radio 1Xtra in 2002 and has amassed more than 100,000 hours on air. DJ Ace has left his R&B Saturday show and will bow out with a final transmission on 20 January. Ashley Asomani, the music buff, has worked outside the studio and has toured the country to promote Snoop Dog, 50 Cent, and Lil' Kim.

An extended video shows the seconds leading up to BBC chief host Maryam Moshiri's middle finger gaffe earlier this month, after the veteran host revealed that the mistake was a 'private joke' with her crew. Ms Moshiri, 46, is seen counting down from ten on her fingers as the team prepares to go live on BBC camera footage. Before reaching 'one' and appearing to'flip off' the camera, the host makes a series of errands with her hands. After the clip ended, Ms Moshiri apologised live, becoming a top of the hour in BBC News on December 6, with the presenter holding her middle finger up to the camera.