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This is the first time since I started listening to Radio 1 (2016) that I’ve been genuinely floored by an announcement. There have been a lot of changes and I’ve raised by eyebrows a few times but everything had some element of logic to it even if I wouldn’t have made the exact same choice.  
With regards to Jordan I would have bet a lot of money on him being a shoe in for R1 Breakfast next, the succession plan seemed very clear - Greg could go this year or next if he wanted to, after a good run, and you have a ready made Breakfast star in Jordan and the likes of Katie/Sam and Danni/Dean all capable of stepping in on Going Home at that stage.  Jordan at Breakfast and Vick and Katie on Going Home wouldn’t feel like a downgrade from now!  Now Radio 1 seems in a real pickle in terms of succession planning for Breakfast. I can only assume Jordan was given an offer he couldn’t refuse - if it’s him and Chris Stark for Capital Breakfast it’s a coup for Global, a truly national sounding breakfast offering, and something Radio 1 must have been unwilling to give him right now, more power to him! As for Jamie Lang - I won’t be harsh because these are real people and you never know how it pans out, but it’s completely inexplicable to me.  From a show that deliberately pitched itself (they did an interview about this a year ago) as a show aimed at young people outside London to someone from Made in Chelsea, I just don’t know what they’re doing and I have to wonder if it’s a Matt Goodier-style stopgap (he was given Radio 1 Breakfast for a few months in the 90s as the “permanent” host even though it was always a temp holding position), because I can’t see Vick or Jamie committing to a daily show in the long term (I had suspected Vick might not last the year; she’s brilliant but she has so much else going on, hope I’m wrong).  Anyway… let’s see what happens!  All seems a bit of a panic and Radio 1 in a bit of a tailspin this week, suspect Aled will do some serious thinking about the 12-18 month direction the schedule takes from here, suspect it may look quite different.
Edit: If I was R1 management I would cling to Greg James like a life raft right now!  Without him the entire house of cards looks weak.  You need a few years to build up a future Jordan-like “heir” to be the main star on the station.  Shoehorning in the likes of Dean would be calamitous.

"Absolute cheeks" omg @BraveInstance hahaha

Think we are all gutted, but it's genuinely really exciting for him and a big scoop for Capital. I couldn't quite get into Roman's show, but I feel I'd be more tempted to listen to Jordan with Chris and Sian. Will have split loyalty with Greg! 

No, I think Greg was genuinely ill

You would think with the black logo for Going Home next week that he was dead or something 🤣
I do wonder if Greg was told to stay home today?

Don't get me wrong, I know that some people will like Jamie, but he is simply not relatable in the stuff he says or talks about. How is that reflective of the target audience outside Kensington and Chelsea or indeed central London. There's plenty of "posh" presenters on Radio 1 as it is without adding the multi millionaire biscuit man to the mix to drive away more audience with chat about how his weekend was

As I said earlier (I am a radio professional and know these things) he will be bound by an NDA about the new job so cannot comment. The Beeb would have put him on Gardening leave immediately as his new role is a conflict of interest.
 

I can’t believe he’s been dropped from the schedules. At least give him one last show!!

I’d prefer to listen to Sam and Danni 

Trying the Scott Mills Weekly. Had to ask for the Scott Mills podcast on Alexa. 
Think I need to clear our pillows out after listening!

Scott’s back with a weekly podcast, imagine if Chris Stark joined him on it. ?

Whilst I do agree in part, I enjoy listening to Greg. It’s like having a silly friend next to you in the morning and with current world affairs, we need more nonsense!

I do find it odd how so many here slate M&M yet they’re universally loved on other forums and in person they’ve always had longer lines of people wanting to meet them. Not a fan of Jordan as a host, I think he’s boring and does silly kiddy stuff like Greg which is great if you’re a child but most of your are grown adults. Ten to ten and sit down and stand up are the worst segments on breakfast radio. Before any of you say otherwise, Greg is losing listeners consistently so clearly not universally loved. 

I still miss Scott on The Official Chart ?

I still miss Scott on The Official Chart ?

Jordan (from what I've heard of him) really is 'Mr Adaptable', so I'm sure he'd make a success of anything (Jack Saunders, by way of contrast, thinks he's Mr Adaptable, but he really isn't - I do wish he'd pick a lane to swim in).

Going Home with Vick and Jordan except neither of them are here ?

A couple of things. I don’t get the interest in Mollie King, I think she’s a good pop star but I haven’t rated her as a radio presenter. She’s not natural on air. However, pairing her up with Jordan might bring that out, who knows! Jordan wants the big gig, he told us in an interview, admittedly joking. Although, it’s clear Vick doesn’t want to do Breakfast again. Jordan and Mollie is a strange pairing, although most of us thought the same when Vick and Jordan were paired up, and now I think they’re great! I’m actually going to miss Vick and Jordan next week :((

What I find interesting is Greg James is the only presenter on daytime who hasn’t got a co-presenter. It shows how good he is.

Matt does have lots of time off so maybe he has said he doesn’t want to do it this time? Matt and Mollie do each other justice, so I wouldn’t be sure why they’d want to change that.

A couple of things. I don’t get the interest in Mollie King, I think she’s a good pop star but I haven’t rated her as a radio presenter. She’s not natural on air. However, pairing her up with Jordan might bring that out, who knows! Jordan wants the big gig, he told us in an interview, admittedly joking. Although, it’s clear Vick doesn’t want to do Breakfast again. Jordan and Mollie is a strange pairing, although most of us thought the same when Vick and Jordan were paired up, and now I think they’re great! I’m actually going to miss Vick and Jordan next week :((

No, as in Mia is in for Mollie on best new pop

I must say the Radio 1 schedule is all over the place this Summer. The thing with radio is we like routine, Radio 1 has been nothing but. ??

Just starting this thread just to see what people's thoughts are on this duo?
My first thoughts were WHAT? Matt deserves so much better than a co host he needs a weekday slot. 
Now I quite like the show Mollie seems to really enjoy what she's doing and doesn't seem to mind when Matt has a pop at her for doing something wrong. She's learning on the job like we all do. This has potential to be the best duo Radio 1 has seen since Colin & Edith. When I compare the show with Dev & Alice it's way better just been listen to those two this past week there is no spark or chemistry between them just feels like two good single talents have been shoved together for no reason? 
Thank you 
 

I think he meant to get listeners involved in with the guest which is what he managed to do. I think they’ll be a bit more flexible with guests once the show has settled in and once they’ve got rid of the summer mix so they have more time!