Claudia Winkleman has shared a sweet message with Romesh Raganathan who is due to take over her slot on Radio 2 as he begins his new show on Saturday.
The presenter, 52, who announced she was leaving her programme after 15 years on air in December, wrapped her final show at the end of March as she struggled to fight back tears.
And as the comedian prepares to replace the TV star, Claudia sent him a special good luck message as she apologised for the ‘chewed pens’ she has left behind.
Appearing on The One Show on Friday, host Alex Jones brought up her departure from the radio station, as she told Claudia: ‘Listeners were very upset to see you leave Radio 2.’
Joking, Claudia teased: ‘They aren’t upset, I can hear them cheering. [Romesh] is the funniest man alive, I cannot wait to listen to him.’
Claudia Winkleman apologisesd for ‘chewing too many pens’ at BBC Radio 2 as she shared good luck message for her successor Romesh Raganathan during The One Show on Friday night
Romesh Raganathan will take over her slot on Radio 2 as he begins his new show on Saturday
As Alex and Roman Kemp asked whether Claudia had a good luck message for Romesh, who begin his first show at 10am on Saturday, the Traitors presenter began: ‘So Romesh you are the funniest man alive. Full stop.
‘I wish you enormous luck, you don’t need luck. We the listeners and Radio 2 are lucky to have you so enjoy it and sorry about my chewing of all the pens.’
During Claudia’s final show last month, the star was left fighting back tears as she bid farewell to her listeners and the team.
She told her listeners: ‘We’ve come to the end and I’m allergic to goodbyes but I do want to say many thanks yous, I would like to thank Helen and everyone at Radio 2.’
Sounding like she was on the edge of tears as her voice quivered, Claudia added: ‘But my biggest thanks are to you the listeners, I have worked in telly for 24 years and I have never been more nervous than I was taking over for Graham [Norton] you were warm welcoming and so lovely to me…
‘I love your weekly messages and updates, I just want to say thank you so much.’
The host played one final song, saying: ‘This is from me to you, it could only be this…’ before Wonderwall by Oasis began to play.
Claudia was treated to a surprise recorded message from Liam Gallagher who said: ‘Hi Claudia, it’s Liam Gallagher. Congratulations and thanks for all the support over the years and being a true faithful.’
As Alex and Roman Kemp asked whether Claudia had a good luck message for Romesh, who begin his first show at 10am on Saturday, she began: ‘So Romesh you are the funniest man alive. Full stop’
It seems Claudia has every belief she has left her show in capable hands with Romesh
During Claudia’s final show last month, the star was left fighting back tears as she bid farewell to her listeners and the team
Claudia announced in December she would be leaving her show, citing a desire to spend more time with her children.
She shares Jake, 20, Matilda, 17, and Arthur, 11, with her film producer partner, Kris Thykier, 50, who she married in 2000.
The media personality explained how it had been an ‘absolute privilege’ to host the show as she thanked her listeners.
She began: ‘I would love to share mind, firstly, I’m going to say it out loud and with vim, I love Radio 2.’
‘It is an absolute privilege to be here every Saturday, chatting to amazing guests, being with Sally and mainly read your fantastic messages.
‘But here’s the thing and it is such a boring cliché so I apologise. Time is going too fast. My daughter is getting ready to leave home and she was 3 about 5 minutes ago.
‘I still have a little one who wants to be with me. I don’t know how long that will last and I just need to be at home more.’
Claudia appeared on The One Show to promote the new series of her show The Piano with Mika and Lang Lang.
Claudia announced in December she would be leaving her show, citing a desire to spend more time with her children (daughter Matilda and husband Kris pictured in 2013)
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