Beloved BBC star quits show after five years – announcing plans to ‘go out with a bang’ in just weeks as they pay tribute to fans
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A popular BBC star has unexpectedly quit their show after five years, announcing they are ‘going out with a bang’.
Elise Evans, 34, took to X (formerly Twitter) on Friday to share the news with her fans and thank them for the “memories.” Many responded with messages of support.
She announced that she will be doing her final show on Birmingham and Black Country radio in a few weeks, before finally saying goodbye to embark on a ‘new adventure’.
In her statement on social media, the radio star joked: “I’m leaving @bbcwm. What a crazy 5 years! Highs and lows but I’ve gotten to work with some amazing people and had some brilliant experiences.
‘Time for new adventures. Last show is August 25th and we’re going out with a BANG! More info coming soon! For now, Radio WM – thnx 4 the memories x.’
A BBC Birmingham and Black Country radio star has unexpectedly quit the show after five years, announcing on his final show that he wants to ‘quit with a bang’
Elise Evans, 34, took to X (formerly Twitter) on Friday to share the news with her fans and thank them for the “memories,” after which they flooded her comments with messages of support.
She also shared a few snaps of her favourite guests, including Niall Horan and Fleur East.
The BBC presenter’s loyal listeners and those who worked with her at the station responded en masse to show their support and wish her well for the future. They wrote:
“Thank you for being so generous with the many, many guests I’ve pushed your way! I’ve always appreciated your support. I can’t wait to see what you do next. I’m excited to see you on the 25th!”
“In the five years I’ve been alive, I’ve seen you accomplish so many amazing things. There’s never been anyone like you, Elise, and there never will be.”
‘Oh… I’m sad to hear this… I remember those COVID breakfast shows with you and Sam on the news, and Liz and Matt on Ops… It’s brightened up some very gloomy days… All the best for the future.’
“I wish you all the best and hope you are on your way to new and exciting places.”
‘So sorry to hear this. It was a pleasure having you on CWR, you made it a brilliant weekend show. It’s always a pleasure to pop in every now and then too. All the best, I really hope great things are in store for you! X’
‘No…….But I really wish you all the best for your new adventures, you deserve it so much. Always tuned in when you were on the radio, from the beginning.’
In her social media statement, the radio star joked: ‘I’m leaving @bbcwm. What a crazy 5 years! Highs and lows but I’ve gotten to work with some amazing people and had some brilliant experiences.’
The BBC presenter’s loyal listeners and those who worked with her at the station came out in droves to show their support and wish her well for the future.
She revealed that her last show will be in a few weeks before she steps down for good (pictured with Niall Horan)
She also shared some snaps of her favourite guests, including Niall Horan and Fleur East
‘Awwww! You will definitely be missed, but I can’t wait to hear what your next adventure is!’
It came shortly after an ITV News legend announced she was quitting the show after a whopping 36 years on screen.
Lucy Meacock, 64, said she was “saying goodbye in silence” after “one of the saddest weeks” – a reference to the tragic stabbing attack in Southport that left three young girls dead.
In her post, she shared a heartbreaking video of families laying flowers at the site of the horrific murders.
Since 1988, she has been a main female presenter on ITV’s regional news programme Granada Reports. In November 2023, at the age of 64, she celebrated her 35th anniversary as a presenter of the programme.
Last month it was confirmed that the popular presenter had decided to ‘move on’ after more than three decades presenting the North West news programme.