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Simon Mayo Leaving Radio 2 After BBC Cancel His Drivetime Show With Jo Whiley | HuffPost UK Entertainment
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Simon Mayo quits Radio 2 Drivetime show, denies rift with co-host Jo Whiley | The Independent | The Independent
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BBC Radio 2 on Twitter: "ANNOUNCEMENT After 17 fantastic years, Simon Mayo has decided to leave BBC Radio 2 later this year to work on a variety of new projects. We would
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Simon Mayo to continue to co-host 5 live's "flagship" film show despite Radio 2 departure | Prolific North
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Fans' fury as Simon Mayo quits BBC Radio 2 just five months after bosses 'forced' him to work with Jo Wiley
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Simon Mayo admits 'I have unfinished business with Radio 2' after 'awkward' exit drama | Celebrity News | Showbiz & TV | Express.co.uk
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Fans' fury as Simon Mayo quits BBC Radio 2 just five months after bosses 'forced' him to work with Jo Wiley
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Sara Cox will take over BBC Radio 2's Drivetime show following Simon Mayo's exit and Jo Whiley's move to a later slot
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