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Chris Moyles offers words of wisdom to axed Radio 1 DJs Dev Griffin, Huw Stephens and Phil Taggart

CHRIS Moyles has some words of wisdom for the three DJs licking their wounds after being axed from Radio 1.

Dev Griffin, Huw Stephens and Phil Taggart will all leave in a shake-up aimed at bringing in new talent.

Chris Moyles offers some words of wisdom to the three hosts axed from Radio 1
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Chris Moyles offers some words of wisdom to the three hosts axed from Radio 1Credit: Getty Images - Getty

Chris, who was axed from The Breakfast Show in 2012, said: “Radio 1 is a conveyor belt, and at some time you will fall off it, because of age or not being relevant any more.”

Chris, now on Radio X, added: “The story goes I was too old for the show. I was 38 when they took us off. They recently hired some DJs who were that age. The show is yours for a while – it is like renting a house for a bit.”

Sounds like it’s time for this trio to hand back the keys . . . 

Dev Griffin, 35, who has been a presenter on Radio 1 since 2009, took to Instagram to share the news about his departure.

Dev Griffin, Huw Stephens and Phil Taggart will present their last ever show on Radio 1 next month
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Dev Griffin, Huw Stephens and Phil Taggart will present their last ever show on Radio 1 next month Credit: handout

He told his 100k followers: "Being a DJ on Radio 1 for the past 11 years and 1Xtra for 7 years has been a childhood dream come true and it’s been a huge part of my life."

"I have made some amazing memories and even better friends. It’s been an absolute privilege and a pleasure to waffle and entertain so many listeners but I’m ready for some new challenges."

A long list of our favourite celebrities flocked to the comment section to say their goodbyes to the presenter.

The Saturdays star Mollie King replied: "Noooo Dev! You will be so missed! ❤️"

Welsh presenter Huw Stephens currently presents the 11pm-1am slot every Monday to Wednesday on Radio 1
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Welsh presenter Huw Stephens currently presents the 11pm-1am slot every Monday to Wednesday on Radio 1Credit: BBC
Phil Taggart currently presents Radio 1's Chillest Show
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Phil Taggart currently presents Radio 1's Chillest ShowCredit: BBC Pictures' Digital Picture

Geordie Shore legend Vicky Pattison commented: "Awww Dev, you will be greatly missed 💙

And fellow presenter Nick Grimshaw added: "Devvvvvv! We 💖 you! Can’t wait to see what you do next. Are you joined Idles? X"

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