Jordan North has broken his silence after it was announced that he would be leaving BBC Radio 1 after ten years.

On Friday, the Radio station posted the news on social media and now, the presenter has issued an emotional statement about his future.

On Instagram, Jordan said: "Hello everyone. I just wanted to take this opportunity to thank all my wonderful colleagues / talented producers at Radio 1 who many I consider to be friends for life and will miss greatly, you’ve all reached out to me over the past 24 hours and it really has meant a lot.

"To my amazing fellow presenters I wish I could thank you all personally, I’ve loved working with you it’s been an absolute blast! Big love to Katie Thisleton, Greg James, Arielle Free, Ricky, Melvin & Charlie, Dean & Vicky, Clara Amfo, Matt & Molly, Scott Mills, Grimmy, all the rest of you fantastic lot, and of course my partner in crime Vick Hope…I’ll miss being on air with you every day.

"MOST IMPORTANTLY the biggest of thank yous to the fantastic listeners who have been really generous and always made me feel welcome, your kind words & messages have been so lovely, THANK YOU SO MUCH. I’ll be back soon, and can’t wait to see you all again"

Before Jordan's statement the official Radio 1 page announced the news saying: "Radio 1 will be saying goodbye to Jordan North. Jordan has been behind some of the most hilarious and entertaining moments on air over the years, and has been a constant source of inspiration for younger presenters. Thank you for everything."

The BBC has confirmed that former Made in Chelsea star Jamie Laing will be taking over for him on his Going Home show alongside Vick Hope.

Jamie is set to make his debut on March 4 and has said that it is an "absolute dream" to be taking on the role after previously covering for Mollie King while she was on maternity leave.

He said: "I've loved every minute that I've been on air with Radio 1 in recent years, so to be joining Vick on Drivetime is just incredible.

"I'm beyond excited to get started and keep listeners company on their journeys home."

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