Nick Grimshaw: Is he still on BBC Radio 1? The reason he left breakfast show
NICK GRIMSHAW made the list of highest paid BBC celebrities this year as one of the longest-serving BBC Radio 1 presenters. But is Nick Grimshaw still on BBC Radio 1?
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Nick Grimshaw is one of the longest serving BBC Radio 1 presenters, and now one of the highest paid. The BBC released its 2018-2019 salary brackets for its most well-known stars, and the Radio 1 pundit ranked amongst the most wealthy. According to the pay report, the presenter commands an impressive salary ranging from £310,000-£314,999. He made most of his money via his BBC Radio 1 Breakfast show, which he announced he would leave last year.
Is Nick Grimshaw still on BBC Radio 1?
Nick Grimshaw announced he would leave his BBC Radio 1 Breakfast slot in May 2018.
The presenter said he was vacating his long-time slot in September after six years, in pursuit of a lie-in.
He and fellow BBC presenter Greg James switched their times, and Nick now runs the 4-7pm evening show.
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Nick said: "It was always my dream to do the breakfast show and I'm very grateful that I got to live my dream every day for what will be nearly six years.
"But six years is a long time and this isn't a forever job. I had the time of my life.
“I’ve decided it's time for a change and a new show."
Greg James took on the breakfast show’s 6.30am to 10am slot, saying “it really doesn't get any bigger than this”.
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Nick Grimshaw signed off his last show with a thank you for his fans, telling them: “I’ve had the time of my life”.
He said in his final broadcast: "Thanks to everyone who has listened and contributed bits of their lives, they’ve made these six years as much as we have.
"Thank you, everyone, who texted in with stories about what they’ve done to their exes or left for your nan in the toilet, and all that nonsense.
"It’s been the best, I’ve had the time of my life, and thanks for listening. Have an amazing summer. I’m going to lie down for three weeks."
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Most recently, Nick Grimshaw has appeared on Celebrity Gogglebox alongside other treasured British celebrities.
He is on the show with his niece Liv Grimshaw, an assistant merchandiser for fashion retailers PrettyLittleThing.
Announcing his appearance, the presenter said he “can’t wait to fall asleep on national TV”.
They feature in the show alongside other well-known celebrities, including Rachel Riley and Pasha Kovalev, Chris Eubank Jr and Sr, and Little Mix.
Celebrity Gogglebox airs on Channel 4 at 9pm tonight