This is pretty shocking but not surprising news. Prominent British TV talk show host Jonathan Ross will not be renegotiating his contract with the BBC when it ends in July.
Only a few days ago was it being said that he was willing to take a 50% paycut to stay at the BBC. The move is claimed not to involve money.
I don’t believe that for one second. The BBC has been under fire to what it pays its top talent (the BBC is taxpayer funded via the license fee) and Jonathan Ross was one of their highest paid talent.
From the BBC today:
Jonathan Ross has announced he is leaving the BBC, after 13 years working for the corporation.
Ross, 49, who is one of the BBC’s highest paid stars, said in a statement he had decided not to renegotiate his contract when it ends in July.
The star added that his decision to leave was not “financially motivated”.
In 2008, the controversial host was suspended for making a series of phone calls to actor Andrew Sachs on Russell Brand’s Radio 2 show.
One of the biggest stars at the BBC, Ross currently hosts his own Friday night chat show, Radio 2 show and a film review programme.
From his Twitter Account today:
Good morning. My day is turning out to be far more interesting then I had anticipated ! See you later – have a good one.
Hello again. Thanks for all the kind words about my decision. I feel sad that i can’t keep making the shows so many of you love !
Don’t worry, I won’t stop tweeting !
Keep up with Jonathan Ross on Twitter here.
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