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BBC R2 boss Helen Thomas sparks outrage among staff for issuing a 'tone deaf' and 'shameless' tribute to Steve Wright following his death 18 months after she axed his show
BBC staff are said to be 'enraged' at her for describing the late legendary DJ as being 'second to none' despite moving him from the 2pm until 5pm slot which he held for 24 years.
Radio 2 boss Helen Thomas sparked outrage behind the scenes at the station yesterday for issuing a statement paying tribute to Steve Wright less than 18 months after axing his popular Afternoon Show. She added: 'He was a consummate professional whose attention to detail was always second to none, and he made his guests laugh, he was fair, and he wanted to showcase them and their work in the best possible light, bringing brilliant stories to our listeners. 'Steve was the first presenter I ever produced, more than 20 years ago, and I remember the pure amazement I felt, sitting opposite this legendary broadcaster whose shows I had listened to and marvelled at whilst growing up in Hull.'
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