Publicist: ‘He died of a broken heart’ | BBC SHAMED for ‘scandal’ treatment of star Steve Wright

[@alexiswilliams4721]

Just defund the entire shitshow right now, why the hell should we subsidise it?

[@njkip]

Don't pay Alexis I don't and won't watch or listen to the shitshows any more....

[@tezbenn723]

Sacked all the good Djs on radio 2 and replaced them with woke presenters ,total Shite now

[@Dapopo800]

I stopped listening when Chris Evans took over the breakfast show, poppy back for Ken but when he got the boot that was it... It is a graveyard for old crap radio 1 Djs now

[@Dapopo800]

Terry's Janet and John stories are mythical 😂

[@bardo0007]

Same with Radio 5, lots of younger women presenters who doesn't have a clue about men's sports. In the name of woke.

[@ryansta]

​@@Dapopo800 Always has been though.

[@kaarhrahh-thevoiceofreason1810]

People said the same thing about Steve wright in the 70’s

[@Stacey16......]

I was astounded they cancelled his fantastic afternoon show but kept the diabolical Jeremy Vine show

[@vanhooler358]

He was the vile character that stole the Jimmy young program.

[@pauld7827]

Jeremy Vine needs to be sacked. I can't stand his condescending attitude.

[@richardgallagher4880]

Maybe because he kept shtum about every other bbc d.j for 50 years🙄

[@craigpimlott204]

Well he’s an arse kisser so fits the bill at the BBC

[@alexedwards6509]

@ClarenceBoddicker87 If Covid comes back, Vine will be hidden in his underground bunker surrounded by wet-nurses. All while televising his every ouchy

[@grahamstephenson9393]

What do you expect from savile's former employer and protector. Discard the finest and protect the worst.

[@andrewoliver8930]

He worked there for 44 years on a high salary...

[@gilllarr9285]

Saville wasn’t employed by the BBC he was freelance

[@andrewoliver8930]

Former employer and protector? What have King Charles and Thatcher been up to now?

[@chrisclark4813]

His brother said he was actually tired and was ready to go.

[@NonConformist-ys4wr]

💉 damage 💔

[@Spica1000]

I’ll bet the BBC don’t have a problem with age when it comes to paying the licence fee!

[@lynnedavies5884]

Well said.

[@deedub577]

It’s not only age but racism looms large at that disgusting organisation

[@mikeoglen6848]

Very good point, crystal. They're good at fleecing Pensioners to pay their ridiculous salaries.

[@YorkshireTea-nu3qh]

Or Children 🤭

[@marnew1000]

Cancelled our TV license last month, don’t watch or listen to anything anymore. The BBC used to be so good. WTF has happened to another great british institution. Shameful..

[@mitchfrays8430]

Thank you Steve for all the happy memories. Listened to you back in the 80s till present and loved your Steve Wright in the afternoon show it was brilliant. Im 62 now. You brought so much happiness to all your listeners. You were a true professional and will be so sadly missed by all your followers. RIP Steve.

[@Ihfmpw8]

I so agree with you xx

[@tuco7398]

Well said, great laughs, nothing like it now. Rip Steve, so many happy memories, as you said.

[@no-oneinparticular7264]

I loved Steve wright, he was a legend!!.

[@giantputt7066]

Greatest hits for me, no more BBC me

[@seaniek9175]

Steve Wright made playing records look like genius.

[@francesmcleod3159]

my husband and i dont listen to radio 2 any more. they remived all the great presenters

[@phillipcarter8045]

And g b news 😊

[@colinpumpernickel2605]

They removed them too.

[@raymonddonaghy2314]

​@waltersobchak1719boom radio

[@garybegg130]

they are white old and talented not black muslim and rap fanatics

[@frederickkay4308]

Have they signed Mr Tumble to present The BBC Asian Network breakfast show and also has he got a slot on BBC 1 Xtra rap show?? That is brilliant news 📰 👍

[@francescostello1377]

There's no need to bring race into this,

[@frederickkay4308]

I haven’t look on my channel and my music

[@alexedwards6509]

@@francescostello1377 You are right. You should tell the infamous BBC to stop with the racism

[@JH-ck1nr]

Exactly. Let's not play decent music by real talent, we want music about guns, killing and gangs. So say the protectors of Saville.

[@stephenwilliams926]

He was that good she got rid of him and we now have Scott Boring Mills 😢.

[@magikjoe3789]

Scott Mills is a terrible presenter.

[@patrickmalone1902]

Did you know he had a husband,he rarely mentions it.

[@lillymay3632]

Scott's one saving grace was he generously played Steve's theme tune and did a non stop oldies to pay tribute. I did not hear this myself; my son played the recording of it. Afraid I stopped listening to the radio four years ago.

[@jamesm90]

Scott Mills is so unbelievably boring. I can't believe they got rid of their best talent and replaced him with this vacuous and talentless bore. I never listen now.

[@stephenwilliams926]

@@lillymay3632 He messed that up there was radio silence between some tracks.

[@barbaraaldam204]

Helen Thomas has made several very bad choices in trying to modernise Radio 2.We listened to it for the presenters Steve Wright ,Ken Bruce etc. If we wanted the likes of Scott Mills, Rylan etc we would go to Radio 1 for their type of presenting. I expect she will get rid of Michael Balls Sunday show next. Shame on you Helen, I don't know how you have the brass neck to pay tribute to Steve Wright after what you did to him

[@tractordamage5272]

She's probably a Guardian reader (a Covert Narcissist), so she'll push out Empaths to get in fellow 'Woke' Covert Narcissists. I wonder if Steve Wright was an Empath (not 'Woke'), and this would trigger Woke Covert Narcissists. 'Woke' Covert Narcs live in a 'Narcissist Fantasy World' of opposites....due to the twisted mindset. If he said anything based in Reality, Guardian Narcissists would need to silence him.

[@name-ce7sn]

He will be surely missed. 😢

[@AHoundOnAHonda]

And sorely missed.

[@Ravedaze.]

Steve’s afternoon shows were legendary back in the day

[@UKMGTOW-mh4ij]

I cancelled my license years ago! TO HELL WITH THE bbc!

[@frankzappa951]

Right on!!

[@Alan-gh8X]

Could you explain how you cancelled your TV licence, and get away with it so I can do the same

[@VintageLifeCars]

@@Alan-gh8X Really?

[@UKMGTOW-mh4ij]

Getting away with it? lol I don`t watch live tv as it`s broadcasted! EVER! I went to the tv licensing website and cancelled it there! Then i stopped my direct debit from my bank! I received a letter explaining that i need a license for blah blah blah! I pulled my aerial out of the tv and then done a manufacture reset and auto tuned it for my dvd or pc monitor! @@Alan-gh8X

[@freddysquirenaranjo4859]

Knocking on 17 years for me lol 😂 😂

[@ruthbognar5987]

Helen Thomas shame on you you lost rateings

[@michealhand1001]

Maybe that,s the plan ,so they can see the ratings go down.and eventually close down Radio2?.No Sooner had he passed that they gutted his studio.Heartless B,stards

[@daviecanning1180]

There is no ageism when the BBC demand there ridiculous licence fee from hard up OAP,s.

[@kaarhrahh-thevoiceofreason1810]

You don’t have to pay it

[@simonsmith6158]

They kept calling it a Radio 2 family over the bereavement of Steve yet were ruthless as a business in getting rid of his show

[@cactusthomas914]

Mind over matter here. The man no longer had an objective. No matter what any doctor or specialist says, you have to have a reason to exist and if your reason is radio, which love him or hate him the man did very well, is taken from you , what else is there? I listened to Steve throughout my career from 16 to 50 years old. He was on the radio everyday from the Radio 1 roadshow in the 80's to the afternoon slot in the 90's and beyond. In fact I listened to his last show on R2 and I'm not ashamed to say that I shed a tear and it brought back lots of memories for me of my earlier years. There is a simple saying here, If it ain't broke don't fix it. RIP Steve, the old woman, Mr Angry, Elvis, Mr Spoons etc. It'll be a ball when I get to the bar upstairs pal and I'll buy YOU one for all the happiness you brought into our families lives. 275/385 the happy sound. Nice to see Mr Bruce, Mr Allinson, Mr Goodier, Mr Mayo and Mr Gambaccini on GHR.

[@beckinfidelis3916]

What a moving comment, thank you! ❤❤

[@simonbennett6235]

Radio 2 have lost the plot and hence the audience.It’s an ageist society.

[@pauld7827]

The BBC is ageist, but most of us went with Ken to Greatest Hits Radio! Finding it a bonus that it was the home of Simon Mayo!

[@quito2413]

Some of us followed Simon

[@alisonlawer1723]

We moved over too and then Ken joined 😊

[@sarahsarah4271]

Used to love Simon Mayo and his letters. I laughed so hard in the car I nearly crashed.

[@Andyc515]

Radio 2 is killing itself! It’s on a downward spiral fast 🤔😢 about time the new boss quit!

[@oliverflanagan7623]

Sacked you mean

[@oliverflanagan7623]

What comes around around goes around

[@keithg1xfl]

AND the Rest of the Staff should be SACKED

[@Laic65]

And we got bloody Scott mills …..wtf 😢

[@MyKnf]

A true giant amongst men. There will never be another as unique and entertaining as Steve. RIP legend ❤

[@mitchfrays8430]

When Steve finished his final show back in Sep 22 I never returned to Radio 2 listen to Scott Mills and went elsewhere. I did however tune in for Steve's Sunday Love Songs. Steve was professional and dedicated his life to his shows and had his listeners at heart all the time. He will be a hard act to follow and is truly a radio legend. RIP Steve you will sadly me missed. 23:30

[@ralphbroughton3547]

Yes Steve Wright probably really did die of a broken heart. Shame on BBC.

[@annetta594]

Please sign the petition to abolish the TV licence!!

[@loppsy3891]

She should resign out of respect for Steve and for his millions of fans. I miss him this morning. 🙏💔

[@gilllarr9285]

Did she feed him every day, was she responsible for the fact he never ate healthily? He had a heart bypass did she carry out his heart surgery? I think not. Get over your selves.

[@loppsy3891]

@@gilllarr9285 You nasty piece of work. This woman sacked a man from the job he loved and was very successful at. He was loved by millions, despite his bad eating habits. This callous women has blood on her hands whatever you say.

[@raymonddonaghy2314]

​@gilllarr9285 bloody hell I know keep fit health freaks who have had heart by-pass what a ridiculous comment

[@digratton7658]

God Bless Steve Wright 😢

[@londonbabe2467]

Loved Steve, He was soooooo funny and you would really laugh out load as he and his characters were a scream. He should have kept that show for the rest of his life.

[@freddysquirenaranjo4859]

Ask Elvis, Mr Angry, Old Woman it was brilliant lol 😂 😂

[@londonbabe2467]

@@freddysquirenaranjo4859 TOTALLY brilliant Freddy. I often found myself giggling and sorting like teenager. He will be much missed. Sadly I doubt we’ll hear his like again. Now all there is, is wokey pokey, agenda driven drivel not worth listening to. Wretched BBC

[@diggerpete9334]

Cancel paying the BBC tax, I have as the best form of protest against this anti-british woke broadcaster

[@kray8246]

Wrighty didn't provide enough ticks in the BBC boxes...shocking!

[@magfan77]

Unless You were Jimmy Savile!!

[@peterdowdall8972]

My heart brakes everyday the way the country is going i no longer recognise were i live anymore

[@CJ-316]

🙄

[@NotSoFastMrBond]

Scott Mills replacing Steve Wright defies belief !!!

[@davewesley11]

I'd already gone to greatest hits radio .. Only tuned into love songs on radio 2 on a Sunday for Steve. Wont be tuning in at all now. God bless ya Steve. 💔

[@barrymontgomery408]

I am a fan of steve wright but his boss made a huge mistake axing his daily afternoon shows. He was demoted to the weekend hosting a few programmes but it wasnt the same anymore as a result his health got worse. Its a horrible way to treat a professional radio presenter. R.i.p. steve you are a radio legend who is irreplacable.

[@johnclarke8096]

Here's a factoid you were the best. RIP Steve.

[@peterd788]

Don't forget BBC TV figures like Sue Barker.

[@clivet3252]

I feared this would happen when he lost his show. He talked as if there were lots of exciting projects but they never seemed to happen. I don't know if they were trying to force him out to save money on his contract or what. I think he was reluctant to leave because he was a BBC man and felt commercial radio was too restrictive. He was stuck doing pre-recorded shows and specials and it's not the same as doing a live show with a big team. I don't know why they couldn't have put him on at weekends with Tim and Janey, doing the same show, if they wanted a change during the week. Scott Mills is basically the warm up man for Sara Cox, filling a couple of hours now. Steve's really was the Big Show with celebrity guests every day. Helen Thomas has a lot to answer for. She stabbed him in the back and ruined Radio 2. Ken Bruce saw what was done to Steve and jumped before he was pushed.

[@markguttridge4972]

simon mayo is thriving on greatest hits. he seems to be free to play whatever he wants and frequently plays full length album tracks. a total delight to listen to unlike scott mills boring show

[@andymedlicott1535]

The light went out on radio broadcasting,the day Steve passed.His warmth and calming voice in a troubled world was so much appreciated ,just wish that i could have told him that.

[@denishoulan1491]

Radio 2 is such a load so poor these days. I have given up listening to it. Terry Wogan must be turning over in his grave.

[@vanhooler358]

I left when Ken Bruce left , straight to greatest hits radio.

[@carolpaterson122]

Biggest mistake Radio 2 ever made was axing our beloved Steve Wright. Shame on them. I will miss him forever

[@forsdykemontague1017]

I lived in Germany for 10 years and recorded Steve Wright in the afternoon over the internet so I could listen to it the following afternoon ❤

[@claphamalex]

No license needed when you don't watch that bbc crap .

[@stevegordon5689]

Full credit to Mike Reid not faking that they were bosom buddies!

[@adriansolomon6805]

❤ all my love Steve...rest in peace ❤

[@adamflynn5573]

I'm 24, and I've listened to Radio 2 from as early as I can remember. It's always been on in the house, and my father's choice of station in the car. Over recent years, it's been a station I've tuned into while driving. I drive lorries for a living, and listening to Steve Wright's show was a highlight of the day. It was certainly a sad time when he was replaced with Scott Mills. Though I've tried, I just cannot listen to it. The music choices just do not reflect what Wright played. Greatest Hits Radio is on mostly in my cab these days, as it plays the music I want to hear. Though I do still occasionally tune into R2 on Saturdays for Liza Tarbuck and the occasional weekly Sarah Cox programme.

[@opencurtin]

The way she pulled the rug from under him was done nastily , he could have been given a date a year in advance at least so he could have prepared mentally for it ....

[@vanhooler358]

They done the same with Sir Jimmy Young, he was devastated also, he told his listeners he did not want to go but they were forcing him out, his show was great in the afternoon, after Ken's show & before Steve Wright, when it was quality, i don't listen or watch any thing now that mentions bbc.

[@mrcrazyjonpresents4312]

They did the same to Ed Stewart look what happened there

[@jamesgreen807]

They replaced j young with that creep j vine!!!

[@richardgallagher4880]

Steve wright in the afterlife.

[@janicepolley7518]

I was always listening to Steve wright, in the afternoon when I was younger, with the kids

[@lukeframpton3671]

The man was a legend

[@barbaraskyrme7684]

Rest in peace and ta ta dear Steve may all those who loved your show remember your natural expertise at presenting.big thank you from a senior young at heart like you.X

[@oliverharness4658]

£1m for zoe ball? Get rid of her and dermot 😡

[@eccehomer8182]

Ageism? Does that mean Lineker will be gone soon?

[@FitMediaChannel]

This video has a misleading and clickbait title. Gary Farrow has no idea what the cause of death was. Steve’s own brother has said Steve was busy and happy to have left the Afternoon Show. There’s a lot of valid comment about the BBC in this video - but please, don’t use clickbait misleading headlines.

[@Diddy65]

THE GREAT BBC, FIDDLE KIDS, YOUR OK. GET OLD & NOT BE A PERV & YOU ARE OUT🤫

[@AHoundOnAHonda]

You're.

[@lsmith992]

Unless you're a box ticker they don't want you

[@bardo0007]

Well Gary Davies and Tony Blackburn is still there, but maybe not for long ?

[@andyphillips1153]

What about his time on Radio 1

[@hazelwilson7825]

Shame on you Radio 2 I will never listen to you again. 💔💔💔💔💔💔

[@tomdonovan5341]

He was one of the best.... The BBC do not have clue

[@theshabbychicken1156]

Helen Thomas should be sacked. I stopped listening when they sacked him. Surely the numbers p!I'm better when she was so ageist and discriminating

[@Michael-mo5vp]

I still miss Sarah Kennedy , The Dawn Patrol

[@berniebulmer4001]

Listening to Sunday Love Songs today and so sad Steve is not here anymore. Heaven is lucky to have him. 😇🙏🎼 God bless him and RIP.❤️

[@patrickmalone1902]

To be fair he was never there anyway,he recorded the shows on a thursday but i get what you mean,RIP Steve.

[@Galerak1]

"And what is the corporation saying to BBC licence payers?" - Surely the question should be 'Why are the BBC still allowed to use TELEVISION licence revenue to fund their radio stations when the UK radio licence was abolished 53 years ago?'

[@paulnolan1352]

Surely the question should be why is a public service broadcaster paid from taxpayers money allowed to pedal diversity or multicultural ideology?, it’s far away from their original remit.

[@peteanderson4395]

VERY WELL SAID MARK!!

[@CrueLoaf]

Steve could have walked into a job at Greatest Hits Radio anytime he wanted. Stop using his death to bash the BBC. He was still employed by them.

[@nickbourne3202]

I'll never pay for a TV licence

[@robertdavies8318]

i no longer listen to BBC radio or watch BBC tv i now listen to GHR & Kiss

[@gabriellehollington5163]

Really sad loss of a brilliant communicator. Too, too sad. So good at what he so (seemingly) effortlessly achieved, a friend to so many listeners. A skilled interviewer who was always respectful. Irreplaceable.🖤🕊️

[@Madders23]

It’s disgusting how the media can throw there staff out because of their age. I can’t think of any other business that gets away with ageism. They are disgusting. BBC are showing themselves all the time they are cruel and heartless.

[@bufferbridge]

If it ain't broke,don't fox it

[@emmabloom2194]

So incredibly sad. Much loved and missed. 😢

[@joanbeeldens6131]

They think they are going to attract a younger audience with younger presenters but the bbc need to know that YOUNG PPL DONT LISTEN TO THE RADIO ANYMORE 😮

[@chriskehoe3180]

They applied the same cull to Radio 1 in the early nineties, that was never the same after.

[@stevegordon5689]

If i had a choice between radio 1 and silence silence wins every time!

[@debby705]

I was always under the impression that Radio one was for those who wanted younger DJs and music. I'd grown up with Radio 2, even when I was young I was happy with the DJs and music on 2. I remember being gutted when Terry Wogan left, he was so funny. Rest in peace Steve and more so, hopefully soon, the BBC 🙏

[@Ravedaze.]

I canceled my TV Licence last year, I’m glad I did, I only watch online content now

[@Chris-hy6jy]

A lot of these ex BBC presenters have moved over to Greatest Hits Radio. It's the only station I listen to now.

[@cathymorgan3962]

Steve Wright WAS radio when I younger, along with John Peel. I still laugh when I remember Steve on air asking....tell me what the time is?...and someone would answer in a perfect David Bowie impersonation. Then it was, tell me what the temperature is? Heh, he was funny,silly,intelligent and played great music. I don't listen to radio anymore,or watch bbc as there's nothing watchable anymore though still pay my licence,because I'm frightened not to.

[@jimbo6693]

A fantastic show axed and to make it worse he was replaced by a useless box ticker Scott "me and my husband" Mills. Absolutely useless on every front. I'll never listen to the BBC again. RIP Steve you were a real broadcasting legend. 🙏

[@StraightouttaBristol]

God bless you Steve Wright, you had a voice that was Unforgettable. You were always there when I was a child, now you have gone to a place that will treasure you unlike the crappy BBC. Rest in Peace Legend 🙏

[@ruthbognar5987]

❤ steve

[@charlesfalconer6231]

To make matters even worse they replaced the king of radio with - SCOTT MILLS ???? the most dull , bland , boring man on the radio !! the people switched off in their thousands !! well done the bbc

[@simonfootie6255]

He was one of the greatest But why didnt he look after himself better

[@tinselchut]

Jo Whiley and Vernon Kay are 58 and 49 respectively hardly youthful presenters.

[@davidedwards4569]

If Helen Thomas was running commercial radio she'd be sacked with in the hour for the listening figure's declining at record speed. But because its the bb crap she gets away with it. Defund the bbc and make it a subscription and see how long it lasts

[@garrygriffiths1540]

STEVE W SHOULD HAVE LEFT WHEN H . THOMAS DEMOTED HIM AND GONE INDEPENDANT OR LOCAL . HE WOULD HAVE THRASHED BBC BOTH IN RATINGS & QUALITY .THE BBC SHOULD BE ASHAMED & THE LICENSE MONEY REVIEWED -NOW ! !

[@greenbunnyinabongo7299]

Let’s simply create an independent radio show where all the good DJ’s can flock to and we’ll all continue listening to them there

[@unigateman]

Had he been transexual, homosexual, ethnic minority or a woman with a regional accent he would have never been sacked .

[@neilfleming8546]

Shame on the BBC,Will not listen bbc radio 2 again

[@jameshill4911]

Whilst I think SW was a marvellous DJ and a really good guy, SW was 69 and beyond retirement age. Most jobs are not for life, particularly an incredibly well-paid one like the very healthy six figure one SW enjoyed for close to forty years. Steve Wright was and is a broadcasting legend but I’m not sure it is actually a job for life. It is good for others (not just the young) to have a chance to do it.

[@BK10011]

It’s not just radio they’ve destroyed, it’s the entire corporation! Every decent tv show e.g. ‘A Question of Sport’ Replaced with ,’box ticking’ individuals who are just not capable. It wouldn’t be so bad if they had anything to offer. Steve Wright was a ‘one off’ many of us grew up with him and it’s true to say has been a part of our lives for so many yrs. What I find incredible is the fact that I would suggest the vast portion of the license fee is paid for by the people who enjoy the presenters their getting rid of! I guess we’ll never know how much loosing his show impacted him but what we do know is the BBC do not listen to the ppl who pay their inflated salaries. I know what I say or do has no affect on anything but I for one will NOT be renewing my license…I had already decided tbh but I’ve simply had enough of what’s happening and refuse to be apart of it….. God speed Steve and rest in peace…..

[@stevenoneill7166]

@BK10011 bang on there !. For many years, BBC TWO was my go-to channel for comedy. From The Goodies & Dave Allen in the 70's, Not The 9 O'clock News & The Young Ones in the 80's to Rab C Nesbitt & Shooting Stars in the 90's, superb entertainment you just don't get anymore. Back then, over 85% of my viewing & listening came from the BBC. Today, it doesn't even reach 5%. Abysmal

[@BK10011]

@@stevenoneill7166 you’ve just listed pretty much ALL my ‘go to’ programmes! All great tv and amongst my favourites. I really have no understanding of who their target audience is anymore. Time to make it subscription and then we’ll see who agrees with their decision making of what good tv is….

[@robflynn509]

The BBC is in its death throes , out of touch, woked out. Whatever happened to "Auntie Beeb"?

[@johnrider5701]

The BBC seems to hate older people but they have no objection to taking our money to pay for the untalented boring DJS that they have employed recently at the expense of talented people like Steve Wright and Ken Bruce. I'm done with radio two for good.

[@grahamsgoodies7531]

What do you expect of the left wing, pc, woke BBC.

[@Afe.j.69]

A broken heart from the safe and effective 🤔

[@briansearle4138]

Mr Angry will be very very angry indeed .

[@MichelleGi-r8i]

Steve was one in a million and lovely.❤

[@JohnTufnail-jj4ew]

Average age of R2 listers about 51/61. They haven’t got a clue what the public want. I stopped listening to R2 when Steve went. Greatest hits is the new R2

[@grahambaker7563]

Thank you for this. Another excellent and much-loved talent has left us. I used to love his early afternoon shows - with all the characters - and especially loved the Ask Elvis segments!! Shame on you BBC!! RIP Steve wright! 😢😢