Chris Evans, host of the Radio 2 Breakfast Show, announced this morning live on air that he is leaving.
Evans is the second-highest paid star working for the BBC. He announced that his decision to quit is due to fact his wife, Natasha is giving birth to twins.
“The twins are on their way,” said the 52-year-old said: “I’m going to leave Radio 2.”
Evans joined Radio 2 in September 2005, hosting the Saturday afternoon show before moving to Drive Time in April 2006. He replaced Sir Terry Wogan as host of The Breakfast Show from January 2010.
“Some of us are mountain climbers, and if you get to the top of your favourite mountain and stay there, you become a mountain observer.
“I’ve got to keep climbing.
“I’m going to go, and go again. I’m going to start another adventure.
“I’ve loved every second. It’s never been better, it’s never been more current, of course there will never be another Sir Terry.
“Mine is a chapter, not an epic,” he said.
Evans is worth about £55m. He will present his last show in December.
Chris Evans to leave @BBCRadio2 Breakfast Show – https://t.co/gZddWwiGmr pic.twitter.com/GoKj7gFJNF
— BBC Press Office (@bbcpress) September 3, 2018
