BBC Radio 1's Jordan North replaced by Made In Chelsea star Jamie Laing

Reality TV star Jamie Laing is going to be the new voice on Radio 1's drivetime show - taking over from Jordan North.

Jamie, 35, will join Vick Hope to co-host Going Home from 3.30pm to 6pm, Monday to Thursday. 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."

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Jordan, 34, has been at Radio 1 for ten years with his first major show being on Radio 1's Greatest Hits on Sundays. In 2020, North was the runner-up on ITV’s I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here!

Jordan was described as a “constant source of inspiration for younger presenters” by the BBC as it announced his departure.

Laing presents the podcast NewlyWeds with his wife Sophie Habboo, who is also a former Made In Chelsea star.

The Oxford-born TV star has been a regular face on TV and has appeared on shows such as Through The Keyhole, 8 Out Of 10 Cats, Would I Lie To You? and Celebrity Juice.

Head of BBC Radio 1 Aled Haydn Jones said: “I’m so excited to officially welcome Jamie to the Radio 1 family. From his hugely popular BBC podcast to his appearances on the network, our young audiences have loved him."

Jamie will start his new role on March 4.