BBC treated Steve Wright like tin of beans on a shelf, star claims | 3P143NF | 2024-02-15 21:08:01
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Former BBC presenter Liz Kershaw has not held again as she blasted the remedy of Steve Wright, calling bosses 'hypocritical' after his demise.
Tributes have been pouring in, with emotional broadcasts from colleagues and buddies of the Radio 2 DJ, who died aged 69 on Tuesday, February 13.
Along together with his co-workers tearing up reside on air, BBC boss Tim Davie stated everyone at the broadcaster was 'heartbroken' by the 'terribly sad news'.
He added: 'No-one had more power to ship exhibits that put a smile on audiences' faces. They liked him deeply.'
But Kershaw has slammed the BBC for their remedy of Wright after his in style Steve Wright In The Afternoon& show was axed in 2022.
'It makes me feel sick. It's shabby, it's hypocritical. They only dumped him,' the 65-year-old presenter advised Eamonn Holmes and Ellie Costello on& GBNews.
His afternoon present was reduce after 23 years on air, together with his Sunday Love Songs slot continuing — although the ultimate episode might by no means air given his sudden dying.
Kershaw stated: 'New management stated we're going to refresh the schedule — they usually treat individuals like tins of beans on a shelf. I doubt that there was any comply with up, or any pastoral care, or any help for him.'
Wright was not brief on money, being one of the highest-paid individuals on air, so Kershaw didn't consider he can be involved about funds.
Nevertheless, she questioned if the radio bosses had thought-about his psychological health and how the loss of the present would affect him when giving him the axe.
Fame and a spotlight have been like 'oxygen' to the Prime of the Pops star, in line with his co-worker, pushing him to be targeted and driven and the removing of that would have been devastating for his psychological well being.
'No one's received a job for life, issues have to vary however I feel there are critical inquiries to be answered.' Kershaw continued. 'I might solely imagine that it was a shock, an actual shock to seek out he didn't have something to do and was not going to be working five days every week and thrilling the nation each day.'
Citing listening figures, Kershaw pointed out Radio 2 has lost 1.2 million listeners since Wright's final afternoon present, which equates to round eight% of its viewers.
Wright's Sunday Love Songs was also profitable, operating for 27 years right up till his demise as he recorded an episode days earlier than the announcement.
He signed off his last broadcast together with his iconic 'Ta-ta then', promising that he can be back quickly.
Metro.co.uk has reached out to the BBC for remark.
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