Ken Bruce

Quick Facts

Full Name	Ken Bruce
Occupation	TV Show Host
Date Of Birth	Feb 2, 1951(1951-02-02)
Age	73
Birthplace	Scotland
Country	United Kingdom
Horoscope	Aquarius

Ken Bruce Biography

Ken Bruce is one of the most popular and richest TV Show Host who was born on February 2, 1951 in Scotland, United Kingdom. Host of his own popular morning show on BBC Radio 2. He began broadcasting in 1985.

His radio show attracted controversy for a guest who claimed Elvis Presley made a secret visit to London.

Bruce became a staff announcer for BBC Radio 4 Scotland and then BBC Radio Scotland in 1978. He also presented a Saturday morning show.

Bruce has presented multiple shows on BBC Radio 2. His first broadcasts were from Scotland when he took over the presentation of Radio 2 Ballroom from Scotland after the death of BBC Radio Scotland announcer/presenter of Scottish Dance Music programmes, David Findlay. He presented Radio 2 Ballroom programmes regularly from November 1980 until 1982 featuring Jim MacLeod and His Band mainly from their resident base of Dunblane Hydro Hotel. The Radio 2 Ballroom broadcasts are not mentioned by Ken Bruce much if at all and don’t feature in his autobiography either. He joined Radio 2 more regularly in 1982 as a stand-in presenter, mainly covering for Ray Moore on the Early show. Bruce also presented shows for BBC Radio Scotland from London. Bruce became a regular presenter for Radio 2 in January 1984 when he assumed hosting duties for the Saturday late night show in addition to his continuing show on BBC Radio Scotland.

He was married three times and had six children.

Ken Bruce Net Worth

Ken Bruce is one of the richest TV Show Host from United Kingdom. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Ken Bruce 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He studied to be an accountant, before dropping out and going to work for a car rental company.

He persuaded the managers at BBC Scotland to give him a stand-in gig for an announcer, which got him started in radio.

Kenneth Robertson Bruce (born 2 February 1951) is a Scottish broadcaster who is best known for hosting his long-running weekday mid-morning show on BBC Radio 2, since 1992.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Who is Ken Bruce Dating?

According to our records, Ken Bruce married to Kerith Coldham , Anne Bruce. As of December 1, 2023, Ken Bruce’s is not dating anyone.

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In November 2007, he appeared on a Never Mind the Buzzcocks special for Children in Need.

Facts & Trivia

Ken Ranked on the list of most popular TV Show Host. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United Kingdom. Ken Bruce celebrates birthday on February 2 of every year.

The public phone-in PopMaster quiz was suspended after airing on 18 July 2007. A celebrity version was introduced on 20 July 2007, and continued until 18 January 2008. “3 in 10” was not played in the celebrity version and there was no tie-breaker in the event of a draw. It was rumoured that members of the public would be able to play again before Christmas 2007, however this did not happen. Following an announcement by Bruce on 7 January 2008, the normal format returned on 21 January 2008. The game returned with new dramatic, orchestral and guitar based jingles.

Top Facts about Ken Bruce

1. Ken Bruce is a British radio DJ born in 1951.
2. He has been hosting BBC Radio 2’s mid-morning show since 1992.
3. Bruce previously worked for Capital Radio and BBC Radio Scotland.
4. He was awarded an OBE in 2006 for his services to broadcasting.
5. Bruce is known for his love of Eurovision and hosts the UK coverage.
6. His show attracts over 8 million listeners per week.
7. Bruce has interviewed numerous celebrities including Paul McCartney and Adele.
8. He is also a keen supporter of various charities, including Children in Need.
9. In addition to radio, he has presented TV shows such as “Top of the Pops”.
10. Bruce is married with two children and lives in Oxfordshire, England.

Is Ken Bruce related to Fiona Bruce?

He left and joined a car-hire firm. He had worked his way up to assistant manager and married his first wife, Fiona , when the offer of a three- month contract working as a BBC Scotland announcer came up.

Who is Ken Bruce wife?

Wife

Has Ken Bruce retired?

Ken Bruce bids farewell to BBC colleague Due to this, fans would be delighted to know that back in 2021, Bruce admitted to wanting to “die on air”, and never retire from the job he loves so much.

What age is Ken Bruce?

71 years (February 2, 1951)

Does Ken Bruce have autistic son?

Bruce has four sons and two daughters. His youngest son was born in February

2008. He lives with his third wife Kerith near Thame, Oxfordshire. One of his sons is autistic and Bruce is an active campaigner for autism charities.