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Jamie Laing's 5-word swipe at critics after he replaces Jordan North on BBC Radio 1

Jamie Laing has hit back at critics who claim he only landed the BBC Radio 1 Drivetime show because he's a 'posh boy', insisting he's been trying to get the gig for eight years

Jamie has replaced Jordan North on Radio 1's Drivetime show (Image: BBC) Read MoreRelated Articles Millie Mackintosh’s latest must-have Amazon homeware includes clever £25 space-saving mixing bowls Hailing Jamie's appointment, meanwhile, Radio 1 boss Aled Haydn Jones recently declared: "His infectious energy and love for music and culture will bring an exciting new element to Drivetime." Jordan North is a complete pro/legend, he's left some really big shoes to fill so I'm going to do my absolute best to do him and the show justice, and to be working alongside the insane Vick Hope is amazing."

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