TV presenter and comic Paddy McGuinness said he is 'excited' to join fellow Boltonians on the airwaves as his new show launches this Sunday. Paddy will start his weekly show on Radio 2 on Sunday (June 2). He will be taking over the slot from Michael Ball who will become the new presenter of Love Songs, following the tragic death of legendary radio broadcaster Steve Wright.
Paddy said: “I can’t tell you how excited I’ve been about joining the amazing BBC Radio 2! "I’ve been having a lot of fun with the production team, thinking up great new features, working out what music we’ll play and, of course, how we’ll involve the brilliant listeners every week." Paddy McGuinness He added:" I’m so proud to be joining my fellow Boltonians – Sara Cox, Mark Radcliffe and Vernon Kay – on the station, but the Radio 2 presenting family have all been so welcoming, they are truly the loveliest bunch of people. "What’s more, I’ll be presenting my show just down the road in the studios at MediaCity in Salford.
Can it get any better than this!” Read more: Mystery buyer pays £252,000 for tiny plot of land expected to cost just £5,000 Cotton Tree Pub could be turned into The Nest nursery Doctor went drink driving after sacking by Bolton NHS Trust Paddy McGuinness Michael said: “I just want to wish Good Luck to Paddy! For nearly ten years now, I've absolutely loved doing that show, but I couldn’t be happier handing it over to Paddy. I know he’ll take good care of it an.