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AIBU?

To hate Jo Wiley

774 replies

bridgetjonesmassivepants · 03/05/2018 18:43

Not personally obviously, surprisingly enough I don't know her, but I love the Radio 2 Drivetime programme and she is going to ruin it. I find her voice grating, she has a babyish breathy style that is highly irritating. The Drivetime show was perfect and now they have got rid of homework, foody Thursday with Nigel and they are getting rid of MATT!!!! Are they crazy???

I'm all for gender equality but why can't Jo share a show with Steve Wright as his show is already awful.

I know I may be getting this out of proportion but it feels like this show is part of my life and it's just gone.

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beepbeeprichie · 03/05/2018 18:47

YANBU. I’ve never liked her and liked her even less after the shameless promotion of her husband’s bands debacle.
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CurlyhairedAssassin · 03/05/2018 18:48

Her style reminds me of a teenager who is trying too hard to be cool and grown up. Also annoyingly coquettish and kiss ass with bands she interviews.

troodiedoo · 03/05/2018 18:50

Yabu she's a woman at the top of her game and lasted longer than most at radio one. Plus she'd hardly fit with Wrighty. Give her l chance

bridgetjonesmassivepants · 03/05/2018 18:52

NO!!! I will not give her a chance!!! I already know that I can't stand her. The only question is: will they limit the amount that she talks enough that I can still enjoy the other bits.

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SmileAndNod · 03/05/2018 18:55

I've just had a mini breakdown in the kitchen about this too. Wonder if radio 2 will keep the Simon mayo programme the same if enough of us complain.
I think she'd be suited to a later slot when I'm not cooking dinner

PlatypusPie · 03/05/2018 18:58

Really, really irritating voice

DaphneDeLafontaine · 03/05/2018 18:59

She's probably lovely in real life

bridgetjonesmassivepants · 03/05/2018 18:59

I'm listening now to Matt's last show and I actually think I am going to cry!

Petition is needed SmileandNod.

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RomaineCalm · 03/05/2018 19:01

I clearly need something else to worry about as my only concern is whether we will keep the Muppets at 5:15 on a Friday. That's officially the start of my weekend.

iMatter · 03/05/2018 19:01

Simon Mayo is giving up his show? 😱

Matt is leaving? 😱

Tell me more

The80sweregreat · 03/05/2018 19:02

I thought she did an evening show - has this finished now? Has Simon mayo left or is she filling in?

bridgetjonesmassivepants · 03/05/2018 19:03

I just read on the Drivetime facebook page that they are getting rid of confessions too??!! Surely that must be a ? WTF are they thinking?

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The80sweregreat · 03/05/2018 19:04

Confessions are great.
Sad it’s going

bridgetjonesmassivepants · 03/05/2018 19:04

Mayo and Wiley doing a show together in the 5 - 7 slot. Matt has gone and so have most (all?) of the features.

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The80sweregreat · 03/05/2018 19:05

I hope they keep request Friday.

Judashascomeintosomemoney · 03/05/2018 19:06

Arrrggghhh! Whaaaat??? What’s going on? I don’t listen that often but when I do (unsurprisingly when I’m driving ) I love the Simon Mayo drive time slot. They haven’t really got rid of Nigel and Matt, surely? Haven’t had to drive the DDs this week but I’m back on taxi duty next week, not looking forward to it now. I’m sure Jo W is lovely but I just don’t like her style of presenting. Wonder if the listener numbers will drop (or increase I suppose)?

HolyMountain · 03/05/2018 19:06

What is going on !!!!!

I heard Nige di his leaving speech then had my tea and left the kitchen.

What’s going on??

MrsMozart · 03/05/2018 19:08

What?!

Nooooooo. On all counts Noooooooooo!

Why do all the good shows get flipping changed.

whatwouldnigellado · 03/05/2018 19:09

Yanbu. Why?!? Just why?!? I miss Matt already!

bridgetjonesmassivepants · 03/05/2018 19:09

'They' shouldn't be allowed to do this...

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OhPuddleducks · 03/05/2018 19:09

That is the worst news. Why bin confessions? Why?

Jo Wiley is an a-class smug douche. She needs to wake up and realise that she’s not 27 any more. Same for Fearne Cotton.

OhPuddleducks · 03/05/2018 19:10

Sorry that came out harsher than I’d intended. I just really love confessions.

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Tanaqui · 03/05/2018 19:12

I like Jo Whiley! Used to love her with Steve Lamacq. Might tune in!

Petalflowers · 03/05/2018 19:16

I really like Jo Whiley’s Show and the music she played. Who’s now doing the evening slot?

I’m not sure the combination will,work. Also, Simon was fine on his own.

The slot that needs changing is Steve Wright. The only good bit on the show The Oldies. Definantly time for an overhaul there.

LizB62A · 03/05/2018 19:17

That's a shame, I knew she was going to be co-hosting with Simon Mayo but didn't know about the other changes.
I love Matt and Nigel and will miss learning odd facts in the Homework slot.

If this is just for gender equality then it's a bad move....

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