Nick Grimshaw with former One Direction member Niall Horan | Photo: Instagram/nicholasgrimshaw
Nick Grimshaw has announced he is to step down as host of Radio 1’s Breakfast Show after six years in the chair.
The openly gay showbiz personality will be replaced by Greg James, with the star taking over Greg’s 4pm slot.
Commenting, Nick said it was never going to be his ‘forever’ job.
In his years hosting the high profile slot, Nick’s met some of the biggest stars in the world, from Jennifer Lawrence to the former members of One Direction.
‘I had the time of my life’
In a statement posted on the Radio 1 Twitter, Nick said: ‘It was always my dream to do the breakfast show. I’m very grateful that I got to live my dream every day for what will be nearly 6 years.’
He furthermore qualified: ‘But 6 years is a long time and this isn’t a forever job. I had the time of my life.’
‘I can’t wait to wake up to him each morning’
He also elaborated on Instagram, saying: ‘It was always my dream to do the Breakfast Show and I’m very grateful that I got to live my dream everyday for what will be 6 years. But 6 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. I love Radio 1 and can’t wait to get on with the new time slot and the removal of all alarms from my house. I’m so happy to be swapping shows with my friend and yours [Greg James] and can’t wait to wake up to him each morning. Not literally. Just on the radio. Unless he’s up for it.’
