Nick Grimshaw to stand in for Chris Evans on Virgin Radio Breakfast Show with cinch

Wednesday 24th May 2023: Virgin Radio UK today announces Nick Grimshaw will be standing in for Chris Evans for a week from 29th May as Chris takes a break during the summer half term holiday. 

Longtime TV and radio presenter Nick spent 14 years on BBC Radio 1, and has covered everything from Breakfast to Drivetime. It will be the first time Nick is back as a radio show host since leaving Radio 1 in 2021.

In his stint on Virgin Radio, Nick will take over The Chris Evans Breakfast Show with cinch, every weekday morning from 6.30am-10am.

Nick Grimshaw said: “So excited to be back on the radio for the week looking after my childhood hero’s show! He’s the man who made me love radio and I can’t wait to be on next week everyday from 6.30am.”

Chris Evans commented: “I love Grimmy both OTR and IRL. That’s ON THE RADIO and IN REAL LIFE. I think he’s just all round fab. It’s been an honour and a pleasure to call him a friend for almost a decade and it’s a joy to now be able to say he’s also a colleague. I am thrilled he’s depping for me on the Virgin Radio Breakfast Show. Simply thrilled.”

Nick Daly, Deputy Content Director, Virgin Radio added: “We’re thrilled to have Nick join the show while Chris takes a well-earned break. Virgin Radio listeners will not be disappointed as the legendary Grimmy is back on the airwaves and we’re excited to welcome him to the top of the tower!”In the latest RAJAR figures released in May, the Virgin Radio UK network reached 2.1m listeners, up 8.4% quarter-on-quarter, with 11.6m weekly listening hours, up 5.5% quarter-on-quarter.

In the latest RAJAR figures released in May, the Virgin Radio UK network reached 2.1m listeners, up 8.4% quarter-on-quarter, with 11.6m weekly listening hours, up 5.5% quarter-on-quarter.