This is the moment Steve Wright walked out of the yesterday after quitting his popular radio show live on air - before hinting that he was forced out by bosses after 24 years of presenting the programme. 
Donning his distinctive circular glasses, the veteran presenter, 67, appeared pensive as he spoke to a BBC reporter just moments after announcing he was leaving his Radio 2 afternoon s
In a move branded 'diabolical' by his fans, Wright is being replaced by Radio 1's Scott Mills as the corporation wants to 'try something different
As he exited Wogan House on Friday, donning a purple shirt, red striped tie and suit jacket, he told reporters it was 'nice of you to come over', adding: 'That's the way it goes...

You know, sometimes people want you, sometimes they don'
As he exited Wogan House on Friday, donning a purple shirt, red striped tie and suit jacket, Steve Wright told reporters it was 'nice of you to come over', adding: 'That's the way it goes...

You know, sometimes people want you, sometimes they don
'Sometimes they want to make changes, give you another offer, and that's okay, I understand that, I really understand th
In announcing his departure, Wright said he will have his final show in September and that the BBC has 'always been fair and kind' to hi
He will continue working for the broadcaster, promising 'new projects' in October.

He will also still present Love Songs on Sunday mornings.
Fans of the DJ, who has been with the corporation for more than 40 years after joining in 1980 to present a Radio 1 Saturday night show, said they will stop listening to the afternoon slot when he lea
One called it a 'diabolical' decision, with another Tweeting: 'Ending his show is a terrible mistake BBC.

There goes your audien
Another listener said: 'His show is honestly what gets me through my work each day. Once he's gone, the radio will be turned off for good
'He should've had his job for life,' another added. Others called it a 'big mistake' and a 'sad and bad move' from the BB
The decision was also met with praise, with listeners saying that it was time for a change of hos
Moving on: BBC Radio has announced a major shake-up as Steve Wright revealed he is leaving his long-running Radio 2 afternoon slot and will be replaced by Scott M
Fans of Steve Wright have called the change a 'terrible mistake', with some planning to stop listening when Scott Mills takes over the afternoon
Scott, 49, will be stepping down from his R1 weekday afternoon slot in order to succeed radio legend Steve, 67, as the host of his progra
Some critics of the change disapproved of the incoming DJ, with one saying they 'never enjoy' his cover shows on Radio 2.

But others praised the decis
One said that Steve finishing his afternoon show in September is 'the best news I've had all week', adding: 'His London-centric babble and talking over songs made me turn off years a
Others said that it was 'time for a change' after 24 years with the same host, adding that Scott will be 'ace' in the rol
Some listeners also described Steve's show as 'old fashioned and cheesy', saying that it was time for a switch-up.
Scott's co-host Chris Stark also announced that he will be stepping down from their popular show, which airs from 1.30pm until
The news is the latest reshuffle for BBC Radio, after the broadcaster said goodbye to Radio 1 breakfast host Nick Grimshaw and Future Sounds star Annie Mac last yea
Steve made the announcement during his show on Friday afternoon, revealing he would be bowing out after 24 years as the show's h
The radio veteran told listeners his boss had told him she wanted to do 'something different' with his mid-afternoon s
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Co-hosts: Scott, 49, will be stepping down from his R1 weekday afternoon slot in order to succeed radio legend Steve, 67, as the host of his Radio 2
Some praised the decision and said that it was 'time for a change' after 24 years with the same
Steve said: 'At the beginning of this year, my friend and boss Helen Thomas, head of Radio 2, said she wanted to do something different in the afterno
'Now, I've been doing this programme for 24 years at Radio 2, and so how can I possibly complain? The support and creative freedom that I'm given is fantastic at Radio 2 and really I can't hog the slot forever, so let's give somebody else a
'Later this year, fans of the afternoon show can go to BBC Sounds to hear a Serious Jockin' series and I'm also looking forward to developing and creating some exciting new digital programmes and podcasts, which will feature elements of the afternoon show.

I get so much creative freedom at the BBC, I have no complai
'They've always been fair and kind to
'We're not done yet. Afternoons will finish in September, we'll move onto new programmes and projects in October, and Love Songs will continue every Sunday morni
Radio legend!

Steve has presented his weekday afternoon show on R2 for 24 years (1
Helen Thomas, Head of Radio 2 added: 'Steve's a legendary radio broadcaster and producer, known for his passion and commitment in keeping millions of listeners entertained each weekday afterno
'I'm thrilled he'll remain in Wogan House as a part of the Radio 2 family to present Sunday Love Songs, as well as seasonal specials and regular Serious Jockin' specials for BBC Sounds and Radio 2
There appears to be no ill feeling towards Scott, as Steve described the radio host as a 'brilliant and versatile' presente
Steve's big break came in the 1970s at Radio Luxembourg, where he hosted a nightly show before joining the BBC in 1980 to present a Radio 1 Saturday night s
New pastures: Following the move to Radio 2, Scott will also no longer present his Saturday morning show on Radio 5 Live (pictured May 2
He moved to his Steve Wright in the Afternoon show 24 years ago, which revolutionised radio by introducing the zoo format to the U
The award-winning star has bagged gongs for Best DJ of the Year and TRIC Personality of the Year for his radio program
Steve's fans took to Twitter to mourn the loss of the presenter's iconic show, and claimed that it was the 'end of an era
Some claimed that it was a 'terrible' idea to move Steve on from the show, while others suggested they would be 'switching off' after he lea
Other's shared there fond memories of how they would rush home to listen to Steve's s
Scott's new show will air from 2pm until 4pm — an hour shorter than Steve's programme — while Sara Cox's drivetime show will be extended by an hour and now s

4pm.The news was announced on BBC Radio 1's official Twitter account in a statement which read: 'A sad day here at @BBCR1 as we say goodbye and a massive thank you to the legends Scott Mills and

ark.'Wishing you both all the best for the future, you'll be a huge miss.

Tune into Radio 1 next Tuesday at 2pm for a big an

nt.'Following the move to Radio 2, Scott will also no longer present his Saturday morning show on Radio 5 Live.