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By Andy Malt | Printed on Friday 25 November 2022
Kaiser Chiefs frontman Ricky Wilson has been introduced as the brand new host of Virgin Radio’s drivetime present, changing Steve Denyer. He’ll start presenting the 4-7pm slot 5 days every week within the new yr.
“I can’t inform you how a lot I’m wanting ahead to getting began on Virgin Radio”, says Wilson. “Music is my primary ardour, however I’m so enthusiastic about having some enjoyable in a playful and artistic area for drivetime. Plus I’ll be working alongside some superb and proficient individuals who have been a few of my radio heroes”.
“I’ve been interviewed by most of them and now I get to work with them, together with Chris [Evans], who has in all probability interviewed me greater than my physician”, he goes on. “Virgin Radio listeners are unbelievable so I’m excited to entertain all of them within the New Yr”.
Virgin Radio UK Content material Director Mike Cass provides: “Ricky is a legend within the music enterprise, and we’re extraordinarily excited to have him becoming a member of Virgin Radio in January. Ricky will convey his electrical vitality and infectious persona to the drivetime slot, retaining our listeners entertained on their manner dwelling from work. I can’t watch for our viewers to listen to his present”.
Wilson has beforehand stood in for Chris Evans on the breakfast present, so followers may need a tough thought of what to anticipate already. They’ll discover out for positive when he takes up his new function on 9 Jan.
