THE BBC was at the centre of another ageism storm earlier tonight after Ken Bruce quit Radio 2 for a rival commercial broadcaster.
The 71-year-old turned down a new contract after becoming concerned by the corporation’s drive for younger talent, The Sun can reveal.
Following an exodus of older stars — all over 60 — the presenter will join Greatest Hits Radio in April, taking his cult quiz segment Popmaster with him.
News of his departure comes in the wake of a series of top talent being edged out including Steve Wright, 68, Paul O’Grady, 67, Vanessa Feltz, 60, and Simon Mayo, 64.
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