Another radio star has quit the BBC and posted a message to share with her devastated fans, who said they were ‘genuinely gutted’ by her departure
19:59, 11 Mar 2026Updated 22:15, 11 Mar 2026
Another radio star has quit the BBC leaving fans devastated(Image: LightRocket via Getty Images)
Another radio star has quit the BBC – and shared a heartfelt message with fans. Liza Tarbuck had been manning the Saturday evening show on BBC Radio 2 but had been replaced in recent weeks.
Shaun Keavney has sat in for Liza for multiple shows now, with fans worried she would not be returning. It has now been confirmed that Liza won’t be back on her show with her formal replacement yet to be revealed. Shaun will continue hosting the show until the end of March after Liza decided she wanted to step down.
Liza’s shows were described as her “entertaining the nation with listener tales of the extraordinary and the everyday blended with an eclectic, hand picked soundtrack for the perfect Saturday evening”.
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She posted a lengthy message to social media, where she confirmed she had “sneaked out” from the BBC radio slot and said she was proud of how she and her listeners made two hours of radio feel like time at a private members club.
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Liza said it felt like a “dream” to be alongside thousands of people who enjoyed each other’s company. She finished her message by thanking fan for letting her in and said it had been a “privilege”.
Helen Thomas, Head of Radio 2, said:”Every Saturday evening, Liza created a truly magical, fantastical world. She was beloved by everyone at the station and all her listeners, and the door at Radio 2 will always be open for her. Liza will be hugely missed and we wish her the very best of luck for the future.”
Fans were devastated to hear of her BBC exit and took to the comment section to share their disappointment at her exit. One wrote: “I can’t make this out entirely!! Please don’t let it be what I think it is!! You’re our Saturday evening saviour!”
“Nooooo! This is terrible news!! Your show is so part of my routine while cooking dinner or if not, listened to again (and again) during the week while at work. A tragedy. Your joyous chitchat and eclectic mix of beautiful music will be missed,” another added.
A third wrote: “Your show was a unique breath of fresh air. Saturdays evenings will never be the same without you Liza and the murm will be lost. Thank you for the time and effort you put into making each show a joy , the ONLY consolation is that we have our Liza T playlist to listen to,” with a fourth writing: “She ticks all my boxes. I will be genuinely gutted if Liza is leaving.”
A fifth added: “I really hope this isn’t a goodbye forever Liza. Your Saturday shows have got me through some tough times. The amazing playlist you put together each week, the laughter, the funny stories and the togetherness of everyone who listened in. Sending you lots of love, I hope all is well in your world and hope to hear you on the airwaves keeping the murm in laughter.”
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