BBC Radio 1 condemned as 'classist' after Jordan North shock exit | OPPJ5C8 | 2024-02-17 21:08:01
The BBC has been hit with major backlash after saying that beloved Radio 1 presenter, Jordan North can be leaving the station.
It's not Jordan's determination to maneuver on- probably to a new job at Capital as Roman Kemp's replacement – that's induced the stir but as an alternative the reveal that Jamie Laing can be taking up.
The Made in Chelsea star shall be showing on BBC Radio 1's drivetime present, which Jordan hosted alongside Vick Hope after Nick Grimshaw stated goodbye.
Jordan labored on the station for 10 years, beforehand describing his time there as 'the most effective job on the planet' so his somewhat abrupt departure left loyal listeners scratching their heads.
Nevertheless, the social media storm really kicked off when Jamie was provided a 'large congratulations' by the BBC for moving into the northerner's footwear, with accusations of 'classism' hurled on the broadcaster.
Jamie's new position was shared by way of the BBC Radio 1 X page, with a publish alongside his photograph studying: 'Jamie Laing will be a part of Vick Hope to co-host Going House on Radio 1 (15:30 – 18:00, Monday to Thursday), beginning on Monday 4 March.'
'To switch Jordan North, a humorous, northern, relatable chap with a complicated toff from Made In Chelsea simply screams classism to me,' scathed @mollu_dp on X.
'R1 can be lifeless in the water for me if Greg James ever leaves. His back will harm from carrying it alone.'
Jamie rose to fame on TV's poshest reality show and is said to the proprietor of biscuit big McVitie's, compared to Jordan who grew up in Burnley and worked up the radio ladder from local by means of to Radio 1.
Oli Cole replied: 'Once had Nick Grimshaw, Greg James on air and Jordan coming by means of suddenly and it was unimaginable, should pay attention. Now it's falling the best way that every media supply is. Play toys for the already rich and already well-known.'
'Can't claim to be the most important Jordan North fan however it seems wild to exchange him with Jamie Laing? From a working class Northerner who's worked his means up to a Nepo Posho who would go to the opening of a crisp packet? Rogue selection', jesg212 slammed.
</div></figure> </div> While messages of well-wishes for Jordan flooded in, many have been disillusioned within the BBC that he hadn't even announced he was leaving before his alternative was revealed.
'This have to be a joke? Additionally the disrespect to announce Jamie before this? And earlier than Jordan might even announce it himself on air?' wrote Sioni Davies.
Jamie has been heavily criticised as 'unqualified' for the job as a part of a wider development of hiring influencers for artistic fields, many practice years for.
X consumer lucyj_ford wrote: 'I like Jamie Laing so no private shade, but anybody else just utterly despondent concerning the state of artistic fields now? Radio (like podcasting and interviewing and documentary making) is a educated talent but everyone is being missed for a reality star with an excellent agent'.
</div></figure> </div></figure> </div></figure> </div> 'The difficulty shouldn't be Jamie Laing but what this move illustrates to so many people making an attempt to get into the media — it's increasingly exhausting to get a media job until you have got an present public profile that promises a brand new audience', argued thediyora.
'This is in no offence to Jamie Laing, however the ever-increasing pattern of actuality stars getting artistic jobs which professionals have educated for years to be good at is sort of grim. Are expertise and dedication wholly irrelevant now?', _HannahMcD wrote.
Nevertheless, others defended Jamie's hiring, given his historical past on his podcast providing some background in broadcasting.
X consumer talia: 'Amazed to see individuals, including those who labored on the similar radio group, shade Jamie Laing's new job for clout. Jamie first did a demo on skilled radio over 10 years ago for me on warmth radio, was implausible & great to work with, we hired him and he's gone from there'.
'He put the work in and has develop into a implausible broadcaster. You don't must be mean about everyone for the sake of it Brits', she added.
Jamie shared information of his hiring himself on Instagram, writing: 'Properly that is huge news….
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