Steve Wright couldn’t help but make a cheeky dig at ITV live on his BBC Radio 2 show days before his tragic death.
It was announced by the BBC on Tuesday (February 13) that Steve, who had a 40-year career at the corporation, passed away suddenly at the age of 69. His final pre-recorded programme of Steve Wright’s Sunday Love Songs was broadcasted on Sunday, February 11.
The “more romantic than usual” show featured a flurry of Valentines dedications and features, along with classic love songs and wedding celebrations. Steve also mentioned the Superbowl which took place on Las Vegas on the same day as his final show played on the airwaves.
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He told listeners: “Usher is headlining the half-time show and it’s being shown on CBS in America and of course the adverts in the middle are the whole part of the Superbowl thing over the years with companies paying huge amounts of money for the airtime.
“We hear the cost is £7million for 30 seconds, that’s more than ITV. I mean really. The big adverts already teased include Uber Eats which stars Jennifer Aniston, David Schwimmer and David and Victoria Beckham.” Steve went on the play a track by headliner Usher.
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Confirming Steve’s passing, his family released a statement saying: “It is with deep sorrow and profound regret that we announce the passing of our beloved Steve Wright. In addition to his son, Tom, and daughter, Lucy, Steve leaves behind his brother, Laurence and his father Richard.
“Also, much-loved close friends and colleagues, and millions of devoted radio listeners who had the good fortune and great pleasure of allowing Steve into their daily lives as one of the UK’s most enduring and popular radio personalities.” The news left Sara Cox and Bobbie Pryor devastated during the live broadcast of the Sara Cox show.
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During her report, Bobbie broke down and apologised, saying: “I’m so sorry. This is so difficult,” Her co-presenter Sara comforted her, assuring: “You are doing so well.” Despite her emotions, Bobbie chose to “bash on” and said regrettably: “Steve would kill me for this, if I was in tears.” Sara too teared up during the segment and praised Bobbie’s strength: “You did well there, Bobbie.”
Bobbie then tried to pay tribute to Steve, but stumbled over her words, admitting: “I actually just want to say… it’s really difficult isn’t it?” Sara stepped in, saying: “It’s really difficult and we are all absolutely had the stuffing knocked out of us, haven’t we? If you’ve just joined us and I don’t know if you’ve heard about the passing of our dear friend and colleague, Steve Wright. So we are all a bit of a mess.”
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Directing her attention back to Bobbie, Sara asked: “What did you want to say about him?” Collecting herself, Bobbie said: “You know, he gave so many people opportunities, he inspired most of us and he would be furious if we were crying now and making such a fuss. So, sorry about that everyone. I will have more travel news for you in half an hour. And thanks for your messages coming through. So dearly missed. Such a great friend.”
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