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Radio shows where the cover is better than the proper host?

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MyUnderpants · 30/01/2026 18:11

Michelle Visage covering for Elaine Paige. Any more?

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samthebordercollie · 14/02/2026 21:12

Agree OJ is great. Vernon just talks about himself all the time, once you realise this its hard to listen to as you are waiting for his next story about packing bananas or modelling or whatever. Everything is him and what he’s done. However Gary D is quite boring too, give the slot to OJ. For Jeremy Paddy O’Connell or Ros Atkins who has done it a few times. Tina is awful.

Sameoldsameold78 · 14/02/2026 21:16

I like OJ too, always pleased when he’s on.

DairyFogMother · 14/02/2026 21:17

Anyone that stands in for Dotan Adebayo - immediate switch off when either he starts 'singing' or plays Roll out the barrel.

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wanttoworkbut · 14/02/2026 20:39

I love Iggy Pop on radio 6 but sometimes Bill Nighy covers for him. A treat.

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PangolinPan · 14/02/2026 21:20

I love Liza but it's always a treat when Shaun covers, reminds me of his breakfast show.

Always love hearing OJ covering for Sarah, although I don't mind her at all.

PlumDeNomNomNom · 14/02/2026 21:27

JamesClyman · 31/01/2026 10:51

Anyone covering for John Humphrys on Today.

You are in luck! He stopped presenting the show about 5 years ago 🤣

GoldenPineapple15 · 14/02/2026 21:29

impostacosta · 14/02/2026 21:01

I read the title and immediately thought of Michelle covering for Elaine!

Me too !

FranticFrankie · 14/02/2026 21:32

Love Spoony's voice - he can stand in for anyone, anytime for me
Like OJ
Shaun Keaveny and his voice

EverythingIsComputer · 14/02/2026 21:33

Shaun Keavney for most people

Ingles2 · 14/02/2026 21:35

I'm always happy when Gary is covering for Vernon..
and I prefer Tina covering Jeremy.. but absolutely love Trevor and Spoony so they can stay where they are

BeeandG · 14/02/2026 21:37

Love Spoony covering for Trevor. Have to say I think Scott Mills is brilliant and love listening to him in the morning.

BraveStarr · 14/02/2026 21:43

ChipsandCheesewithGravy · 14/02/2026 20:40

Toby Tarant over Chris moyles every day of the week.

Got to love Toby 🙌 think you’re in the minority there though!

MyUnderpants · 14/02/2026 21:45

BraveStarr · 14/02/2026 21:43

Got to love Toby 🙌 think you’re in the minority there though!

I think you misunderstood.

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Carryitjoyfully · 14/02/2026 21:47

Anyone for Craig Charles.

RedRec · 14/02/2026 21:53

OJ standing in for anyone. Love him.
No-one covering for Dermot. Am always gutted when he is off (happens a lot).

JudgementalCat · 14/02/2026 21:54

Chris Hawkins for Craig Charles. Craig Charles is just awful.

quiteathome · 14/02/2026 21:56

I really like OJ.
Also like Spoony. I thought I would hate Michelle Visage, but actually quite like her.

I am happy when anyone stands in for Vernon.

Mcdhotchoc · 14/02/2026 22:12

Anyone covering for Elaine Paige, that fucking laugh.

Hotafternoon · 14/02/2026 22:33

I've just listened to EP laughing on a YouTube clip as I'd forgotten what she sounded like.

I won't ever do that again 😱

Redundancyquery · 14/02/2026 22:38

newmenewwhatever · 30/01/2026 20:20

Gary Davis for Vernon
mark for Scott
Tina for Jeremy
Oj for Sara

Tina makes me want to scratch my eyeballs out and scream into a pillow. She's tone deaf, doesn't listen to her contributors, cuts them off really abruptly, and inserts herself into the topic in a way that Jeremy never does. Jeremy has fun with controversial characters, gently teasing at their view point then reigning them in. Tina just isn't sophisticated in her presenting style so she's like a sledgehammer.

Workisntworking · 14/02/2026 22:39

newmenewwhatever · 30/01/2026 20:20

Gary Davis for Vernon
mark for Scott
Tina for Jeremy
Oj for Sara

Agree with this.

Workisntworking · 14/02/2026 22:43

OJ is better than everyone he covers. I assume he doesn't want the full time gig.

And please could they replace Ellie Brennan - can not stand her loudly shoe-horning herself into any/every conversation. Someone needs to tell her she is not a 'co-host'.

illsendansostotheworld · 14/02/2026 23:01

I love Toby Tarrant covering Chris Moyles - l like Chris but Toby cracks me up and l am at work when his show is on. Radio x listener btw

illsendansostotheworld · 14/02/2026 23:02

BraveStarr · 14/02/2026 21:43

Got to love Toby 🙌 think you’re in the minority there though!

Oh soz didn't see this before l posted!

MyUnderpants · 14/02/2026 23:38

Workisntworking · 14/02/2026 22:43

OJ is better than everyone he covers. I assume he doesn't want the full time gig.

And please could they replace Ellie Brennan - can not stand her loudly shoe-horning herself into any/every conversation. Someone needs to tell her she is not a 'co-host'.

She always sounds like she's got the flu and is trying not to laugh at the same time.

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