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Jordan North reveals real reason he made shock decision to quit Radio 1

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Published 10:54 16 Jun 2024 GMT+1

Jordan North reveals real reason he made shock decision to quit Radio 1

Jordan shocked listeners when he quit the radio show after a decade on air

Lucy Devine

Lucy Devine

Jordan North has revealed why he made the decision to leave BBC Radio 1 after his exit left fans shocked.

Back in February this year, Jordan, 34, made the announcement that he would be leaving Radio 1 after a decade on air.

He later revealed he would be joining Capital FM, replacing Roman Kemp and presenting alongside Chris Stark and Sian Welby.

Jordan North has revealed why he quit BBC Radio 1 (Eamonn M. McCormack/Getty Images)
Jordan North has revealed why he quit BBC Radio 1 (Eamonn M. McCormack/Getty Images)

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Following the move, Jordan has revealed why he made the decision to leave the show after so many years with BBC.

Speaking to the Mirror, he explained his mum was a huge part of the decision.

“I couldn’t tell many people about the new job but I told my mum and she said, ‘You’ve got to do it, it will be good for you’," he said.

"She’s been really behind me and all the family have been. They are dead supportive and don’t treat me any different when I go back home."

Jordan has had to make some lifestyle changes since he joined Capital, explaining he no longer enjoys boozy Sunday afternoons ahead of a 4.00am alarm clock.

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Jordan has joined Capital FM (Capital FM)
Jordan has joined Capital FM (Capital FM)

“It’s been alright. I’m two months in, ask me again in two years. It’s Monday mornings usually that I find the hardest," he added.

"I used to love a drink on a Sunday, just in the afternoon. I’ve had to knock it on the head and now I go swimming instead."

Jordan also spoke about the fact he was unable to say goodbye to listeners, but insisted there's no bad blood between him and BBC.

“It was all a bit of a blur and I would love to have said goodbye on air but behind the scenes there’s a lot of stuff going on,” he said.

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“And I get it, I understand why they did it, they had to do it, I hold no grudges, really. I’ve got so many friends there."

Jordan was replaced by Made in Chelsea's Jamie Laing, following a stint on Radio 1 when he covered Mollie King's maternity leave.

At the time, the decision was criticised by some listeners. Responding to the backlash, Jamie insisted that he wasn't simply 'a posh idiot'.

"I’ve been trying to get this job for eight years, constantly grinding, constantly asking to do little slots," he said.

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“No-one is given a job here because their mum or dad helped them into it. You have to earn your colours.

“I suppose what people see now is that I’m maybe not just a posh idiot.”

Featured Image Credit: Jordan Mansfield/Comic Relief via Getty Images

Topics: Celebrity, BBC

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