Kaiser Chiefs’ Ricky Wilson joins Virgin Radio as drivetime presenter
Kaiser Chiefs‘ Ricky Wilson has joined Virgin Radio because the presenter of the station’s drivetime present.
The singer has beforehand been on TV as a choose for expertise present The Voice, which he joined in 2013 and give up two years later.
Now, he’ll current Virgin Radio UK’s weekday drivetime present from 4-7pm from January 9 subsequent 12 months. He has beforehand stepped in for Chris Evans on the stations’ breakfast present on numerous events.
In an announcement, Wilson stated: “I can’t let you know how a lot I’m wanting ahead to getting began on Virgin Radio. Music is the primary ardour, however I’m so enthusiastic about having some enjoyable in a playful and inventive house for drive time.
“Plus I’ll be working alongside some superb and gifted individuals who have been a few of my radio heroes. I’ve been interviewed by most of them and now I get to work with them, together with Chris, who has in all probability interviewed me greater than my physician. Virgin Radio listeners are unimaginable so I’m excited to entertain all of them within the New 12 months.”
Earlier this month, Wilson apologised to followers for his efficiency at a Kaiser Chiefs present in London on Saturday, November 5, explaining that he “relied on outdated ingesting habits”.
Some followers on the O2 gig complained on social media that the live performance was “an absolute shitshow”, with Wilson being “completely wasted” and “forgetting lyrics”.
The singer then issued an announcement (by way of The Sun) wherein he apologised for his behaviour.
“I don’t wish to make any lame excuses, I’ve met some challenges on this life I’ve led, and stayed on prime of them with the help I’ve all the time had round me,” the message started.
“The reality is I made a mistake on Saturday night time on the O2, and relied on outdated ingesting habits, it’s a mistake that upset and disillusioned lots of you, and a few of these closest to me.”
He added: “I attempt to take delight in not letting individuals down and appear to have let myself down in that respect the opposite night time. I’m doing every little thing that’s vital for me to not let that occur once more. And can proceed to.”
Earlier this month, Kaiser Chiefs shared their new single ‘How 2 Dance’.