A well-loved BBC star has been forced to leave his job despite huge support from gutted fans and a petition that garnered hundreds of signatures
A beloved BBC star has been forced to leave his job.
Despite a petition garnering nearly 600 signatures in an attempt to keep him on air, North East radio personality Simon Logan hosted his final show on BBC Newcastle on 31 August.
It was a poignant moment as he expressed gratitude to his listeners for their support and assured them he hoped to “catch them very soon.” The last remaining North East based broadcast, Steve and Karen’s Breakfast Show, also ended earlier this year.
Consequently, Simon’s popular 80s and 90s show was cancelled set to be replaced by an All England national broadcast across all 39 local BBC stations.
Simon’s programme, the most listened to radio show in its time slot in the north, faced serious jeopardy. This prompted action from fans who launched a petition on Change.org to try and save it, reports Chronicle Live.
The petition quickly amassed support with many people urging BBC executives to reconsider but unfortunately, despite the petition eventually reaching nearly 600 signatures, his final show proceeded as planned with the radio host’s final 80s and 90s session.
The host took the opportunity to address those who had rallied behind him and as the end drew near, Simon, who also presents a Retro Chart Show on North East-based Pride Radio, said: ‘What is it they always say? All great things must come to an end.”
“Whether you’ve ever got in touch with the show or whether you have just listened to our show, thanks to everybody on our Facebook group, thanks to Nathan for ‘putting it on the list’, I couldn’t have done it without you mate.”
He went on to say: ‘The time has come to say farewell, seriously, thanks for being there. We’ve had a blast, haven’t we? Hope to catch you really soon. And whatever you’re doing tonight, always stay forever young. Ta-Ra”.
Simon, who has previously worked for Radio Aire, Hallam FM, Dune FM, closed out the show with Alphaville’s Forever Young.
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