BBC Radio 1 revealed last week they would be waving goodbye to popular DJ Jordan after a decade and replacing him with Oxford-born Jamie Laing.
Taking to X, formerly known as Twitter, Radio 1 said in a statement: "Radio 1 will be saying goodbye to Jordan North.
"Jordan has been behind some of the most hilarious and entertaining moments on air over the years, and has been a constant source of inspiration for younger presenters. Thank you for everything."
Following this announcement, Made in Chelsea star Jamie Laing was confirmed to be taking North's place.
However, his appointment was labelled "elitist" and "the opposite of what North represents, northern working-class" among fans online.
BBC Radio 1 schedule changes:
The radio station posted on Instagram earlier today: "@katiethistleton will join @vicknhope and @jamielaing to co-host the new Going Home on Radio 1 (15:30 – 18:00, Monday to Thursday), starting on Monday 4 March.
"@matthewedmondson and @mollieking, who currently present Matt and Mollie (13:00 – 16:00, Friday, Saturday, Sunday) will be moving to the afternoon show (13:00 – 15:30, Monday to Thursday) from July.
"@thedeanlife will take on Early Breakfast on Radio 1 (05:00 – 07:00, Monday - Thursday) which will make a move from London, to be broadcast live from Salford, in July.
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"@ariellefree, who currently presents Early Breakfast on Radio 1 (05:00 – 07:00, Monday – Thursday), will be stepping down from the show but will remain at Radio 1 to host a new Dance Show on Thursdays at 20:00 from the end of April.
"@vkhawkesworth will join @natalieoleary to present new shows (10:30 – 13:00, Friday – Sunday) from July. Vicky & Nat will be taking listeners through Anthems, 00s, and 10s over the extended weekend, showcasing the best-known tunes from recent years.
"Liverpool-born drag queen and winner of the fourth season of RuPaul’s Drag Race UK, @thedannybeard, will be taking on the hosting duties of Katie Thistleton’s weekend shows from 8 March until Vicky and Nat’s new show begins in July."
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