Radio 1 legend Jordan North QUITS show and is replaced by Jamie Laing after ten years on the BBC

RADIO 1 legend Jordan North has QUIT the show and has been replaced by Jamie Laing after ten years on the BBC.

The Made In Chelsea legend, 35, is going to co-host the Going Home show Monday to Thursday from Monday 4 March.

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Speaking ahead of his new venture with the Beeb, Jamie said: “I’ve loved every minute that I’ve been on air with Radio 1 in recent years, so to be joining Vick on Drivetime is just incredible.

"To be working with Vick is an absolute dream so I’m beyond excited to get started and keep listeners company on their journeys home.”

It comes as The Sun exclusively revealed Jordan's big move to a rival station.

This isn't the first time that Jamie has appeared on the radio.

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The star currently co-hosts Radio 1's podcast 6 Degrees with Jamie and Spencer for BBC Sounds.

The reality favourite has also covered Mollie King on Radio 1 while she was on maternity leave.

Not only that, he has his own podcast NewlyWeds with Sophie Habboo.

Head of Radio 1 Aled Haydn Jones said: “I’m so excited to officially welcome Jamie to the Radio 1 family.

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"From his hugely popular BBC podcast to his appearances on the network, our young audiences have loved him.

"His infectious energy and love for music and culture will bring an exciting new element to Drivetime, I can’t wait for people to hear all of the exciting new ideas Vick and Jamie have lined up.”

Jordan joined the Radio 1 drive time show in 2021 and many will be sad to see him leave.

“Jordan has been an amazing presenter and a valued colleague at Radio 1, and I’m so proud of his journey with us," Alex Jones said.

"He has always connected with the Radio 1 audience through his shows and projects, as witnessed by the huge amount of money raised for Comic Relief during his rowing trip from London to Burnley.”

Jamie shot to fame in 2011 when he joined E4's Made In Chelsea.

Meanwhile Jordan is known for working in broadcast.

He's worked with the likes of Preston FM, Capital Manchester, ROCK FM, and Radio 1.

The star also took part in I'm A Celebrity in 2020.

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