Nick Grimshaw QUITS Radio 1 Breakfast Show as Greg James takes over
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Nick Grimshaw has confirmed he's quitting BBC Radio 1's Breakfast Show.
And bosses have already announced his replacement.
He's hosted the radio show for six years, but says that it was never going to be his "forever job".
While he's had the 'time of his life', Nick says he's decided it's time for a change and a new show.
The former X Factor judge is swapping shows with pal Greg James, meaning he'll now host in the 4pm slot.
He said he's looking forward to being woken up by his friend every day.
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"It was always my dream to do the Breakfast Show and I’m very grateful that I got to live my dream everyday for what will be 6 years. But 6 years is a long time and this isn’t a forever job. I had the time of my life," Grimmy said.
"I’ve decided it’s time for a change and a new show. I love Radio 1 and can’t wait to get on with the new time slot and the removal of all alarms from my house.
"I’m so happy to be swapping shows with my friend and yours @gregjames17 and can’t wait to wake up to him each morning. Not literally. Just on the radio. Unless he’s up for it.️"
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On his show this morning, Nick told listeners that he's "really tired" and is ready to depart his early morning hosting slot after doing it for longer than he first thought he would.
The DJ said: "Come September it will be six years... I've decided it's time for a change, time for a new show and, most importantly, it's going to be time for a new wake-up time... preferably about 11.30.
Greg then appeared on the programme and admitted to feeling nervous about announcing his new role as the Breakfast Show host.
He told Nick: "I did not sleep one hour last night just thinking about it... it's too much."
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He added that it's a "big challenge" and he's "ready to give this a go".
The job swap comes after some backlash that both Nick and Greg were both dropping one day from their work schedule but keeping their full salaries.
People were left up in arms that 33-year-old Nick would still earn between £350,000 and £399,000 a year despite dropping Fridays.
And it was said that Greg, 32, would continue to pull in between £150,000 and £199,000 a year despite also dropping his Friday drive-time show.
In April, Radio 1 announced they were reshaping their schedule into a three-day weekend.
The new line-up meant the weekend schedule would run Friday to Sunday with new shows involving Former Saturdays star Mollie King, TV host Alice Levine and Maya Jama, who were all being given Friday shows.