Nick Grimshaw QUITS Radio One with Jordan North and Vick Hope lined up as replacements

EXCLUSIVE: Nick Grimshaw QUITS Radio One after 14 year stint with Jordan North and Vick Hope lined up as replacements… as insiders insist departure was not about money


Nick Grimshaw has quit Radio 1 after 14 years at the station.  

The presenter, 36, who joined BBC Radio 1 in September 2007, is hanging up his microphone, with Jordan North and Vick Hope set to takeover his Drivetime show. 

It comes as insiders told MailOnline, Nick’s decision to leave Radio 1 ‘isn’t about money’, but because he wants a new challenge.  

End of an era: Nick Grimshaw has quit Radio 1 after 14 years at the station (pictured in 2018) 

A source told MailOnline: ‘It’s not about the money. He’s done Drivetime, the Breakfast show, hosted late night but now he’s stepping away from radio as he wants a new challenge.  

‘Nick’s loved every minute of his time at Radio 1 and loves broadcasting. He will still be starring on Celebrity Gogglebox. 

‘He has been at Radio 1 for 14 years and wanted a change.’  

Replacements: s: The presenter, 36, who joined BBC Radio 1 in September 2007, is hanging up his microphone, with Vick Hope (pictured this week) and Jordan North set to takeover his Drivetime show

Takeover: Jordan North pictured on I'm A Celebrity last year

Replacements: The presenter, 36, who joined BBC Radio 1 in September 2007, is hanging up his microphone, with Vick Hope (L) and Jordan North (R) set to takeover his Drivetime show

MailOnline has contacted Radio 1 and Nick’s representatives for comment.   

Grimshaw joined BBC Radio 1 in 2007 presenting the BBC’s youth strand Switch with close friend and fellow DJ Annie Mac. 

He hosted the show for 9 months solo while Mac hosted a weekend lunchtime slot. 

14 years@ Grimshaw joined BBC Radio 1 in 2007 presenting the BBC's youth strand Switch with close friend and fellow DJ Annie Mac (pictured in 2018)

14 years@ Grimshaw joined BBC Radio 1 in 2007 presenting the BBC’s youth strand Switch with close friend and fellow DJ Annie Mac (pictured in 2018)

The radio host then went on to present Radio 1’s Weekend Breakfast Show, followed by the 10pm – midnight slot on BBC Radio 1 on 1 June 2009, following the departure of Colin Murray.

He was handed the prestigious Breakfast Show slot in 2012 taking over from the hugely popular Chris Moyles.

He stayed on air in the AM until 2018 when he swapped shows with Greg James. he move meant Grimshaw took over the 4-7pm drivetime slot.

In July 2017 the BBC confirmed that Grimshaw’s salary was in the £350,000 – £399,999 bracket.  

Jordan, 31, and Vick, 31,- who previously took part on Strictly Come Dancing – are said to be looking forward to the challenge of taking over from Nick.