Guest Posted 7 January 2010 Posted 7 January 2010 PA Link Jonathan Ross has announced he is quitting the BBC..The controversial broadcaster is leaving after 13 years at the Corporation. Ross has been one of the biggest faces at the BBC, with his Friday night chat show, his Radio 2 show and his film review programme. His salary, a reported £18 million over three years, and the scandal over actor Andrew Sachs have recently caused controversy. Ross, 49, said in a statement that he had decided not to renegotiate his contract when it ends at the end of July. He said: "Although I have had a wonderful time working for the BBC, and am very proud of the shows I have made while there, over the last two weeks I have decided not to re-negotiate when my current contract comes to an end. "While there I have worked with some of the nicest and most talented people in the industry and had the opportunity to interview some of the biggest stars in the world, and am grateful to the BBC for such a marvellous experience. "I would like to make it perfectly clear that no negotiations ever took place and that my decision is not financially motivated. "I signed my current contract with the BBC having turned down more lucrative offers from other channels because it was where I wanted to be and - as I have said before - would happily have stayed there for any fee they cared to offer, but there were other considerations. "I love making my Friday night talk show, my Saturday morning radio show and the Film Programme, and will miss them all. I look forward to continuing work on these shows until the Summer, and I will continue hosting the Bafta Film Awards, Comic Relief and other BBC specials."
Zingari Posted 7 January 2010 Posted 7 January 2010 he probably wants to spend more time with his money good riddance anyway
Webbo Posted 7 January 2010 Posted 7 January 2010 Tbh the last couple of seasons have been crap anyway.
Houdini Logic Posted 7 January 2010 Posted 7 January 2010 I thought his PR people had almost produced a good announcement until I read - 'would happily have stayed there for any fee they cared to offer, but there were other considerations'
lou Posted 7 January 2010 Posted 7 January 2010 Tbh the last couple of seasons have been crap anyway. Its gone on too long and he has the same ppl on too often. Its mainly gone downhill after the Brand incident as the BEEB have clipped his wings and made him behave. I hardly watch it these days. Use to love his Radio 2 show on Saturday morning when he used to play some decent Punk and obscure music but then he started playing the likes of Snow Patrol ffs
Hitesh Posted 7 January 2010 Posted 7 January 2010 Wait for the announcement that he is off to C4 or Sky!
lou Posted 7 January 2010 Posted 7 January 2010 Wait for the announcement that he is off to C4 or Sky! Or the States... more likely
Flynny Posted 7 January 2010 Posted 7 January 2010 Channel 4 is a perfect fit for him, I hope that's what he's up to.
Head Honcho Posted 7 January 2010 Posted 7 January 2010 Its gone on too long and he has the same ppl on too often. Its mainly gone downhill after the Brand incident as the BEEB have clipped his wings and made him behave. I hardly watch it these days. Use to love his Radio 2 show on Saturday morning when he used to play some decent Punk and obscure music but then he started playing the likes of Snow Patrol ffs If you like punk Lou check out these playlists. Fantastic stuff. http://www.bbc.co.uk/northernireland/radio.../playlist.shtml
lou Posted 7 January 2010 Posted 7 January 2010 If you like punk Lou check out these playlists. Fantastic stuff.http://www.bbc.co.uk/northernireland/radio.../playlist.shtml Big Thanks!
Head Honcho Posted 7 January 2010 Posted 7 January 2010 Big Thanks! By far the best hour of music you'll hear on the radio. Mickey is the bass player with The Undertones by the way.
lou Posted 7 January 2010 Posted 7 January 2010 By far the best hour of music you'll hear on the radio.Mickey is the bass player with The Undertones by the way. God I miss John Peel
BoneDog Posted 7 January 2010 Posted 7 January 2010 At last. Bout time this unfunny 'I think I'm wacky' ass-kisser ducked off out of it. As the years have gone by he has become less and less entertaining and he weren't too good to start with.
Tilley Posted 7 January 2010 Posted 7 January 2010 The man earnt my respect when he took tea out to all the press waiting for him.
lildave3 Posted 7 January 2010 Posted 7 January 2010 Just me who still enjoys watching his show then? Oh.
Libertine Posted 7 January 2010 Posted 7 January 2010 I love the show. I agree it's been a bit, y'know, 'meh' since the blahblahblah incident. Still won't be the same for me without it.
BoneDog Posted 8 January 2010 Posted 8 January 2010 I'm sure he'll pop up on another channel with another show for all you who enjoy it. And the shackles will probably be off again
Miquel The Work Geordie Posted 8 January 2010 Posted 8 January 2010 Got Channel 4 written all over him.
Head Honcho Posted 8 January 2010 Posted 8 January 2010 ..................and to make matters worse they've gone and replaced him with that muppet Graham Norton. fook me The BBC have given the phrase "cutting edge" a whole new meaning
Uncle Albert Posted 8 January 2010 Posted 8 January 2010 Just me who still enjoys watching his show then? Oh. Me too.
Fox You Forest Posted 8 January 2010 Posted 8 January 2010 I still enjoy it, although like others have said it has tailed off slightly. Graham Norton.
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