Graham Norton has bid farewell to his weekend radio show.
The beloved host announced his decision to step down from his Virgin Radio slot over the weekend.
Yes, he confirmed on Saturday that the weekend would be his last shows.
“Here we go, one last gallop around the paddock,” he stated as he signed on for his last broadcast.
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He explained that he wanted his “weekends back” after 13 years of weekend hosting.
He made the shock announcement on Saturday but promised that he would still be “popping up on the station from time to time” on the station.
He stated:”The show isn’t quite the normal show today because I have a bit of an announcement to make.
“I’m leaving weekends here at Virgin Radio. I’ll still be kind of popping up on the station from time to time but my regular Saturday and Sundays, I’m stepping away.
“I’ve worked weekends between here and the old place [BBC Radio 2] for 13 years and my life has changed a bit and I thought, ‘Well, I want my weekends back’.”
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It was definitely an emotional weekend for Graham as he said goodbye.
“I will be here till 12.30pm, I promise you that,” he began his final show on Sunday.
He also shared a picture of him in the studio, with the caption: “Here we go! One last spin!! Thanks to everyone @virginradiouk and everyone who has listened along the way!!! Three hours to go – must not swear!!!”
Virgin Radio shared a video of Graham saying goodbye, with the caption: “Graham Norton signs off from his weekend show for one last time before Angela Scanlon sits in for the next few weeks – and make sure you listen and follow our socials for an exciting announcement.”
