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Greatest Hits Radio hosts announce shock exit after 10 years – for new RIVAL station

Read on for all the details on their new show OVER AND OUT Greatest Hits Radio hosts announce shock exit after 10 years – for new RIVAL station Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) TWO Greatest Hits Radio hosts have revealed they are stepping down from their roles to join the team at a new rival station. Ewen Cameron and Cat Harvey have been stalwart presenters on the radio network for ten years. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 4 Ewen Cameron and Cat Harvey have revealed they are leaving Greatest Hits Radio Credit: STV 4 The duo are now set to host the morning show on STV's new radio station Credit: STV 4 The new radio studio is being built inside the STV offices in Glasgow Credit: Alamy And listeners across Scotland have loved tuning into their weekday morning show from 6am and shared laughs with them. Together they have played the biggest songs of the 70s, 80s and 90s as early morning rises listened in for chances to win life-changing amounts of cash. But now the duo has announced that they are leaving Greatest Hits Radio to join STV's brand new radio station. The award-winning broadcasters will be the first voices that listeners hear on the brand new station as they host the channel's breakfast show together. As well as their morning duties, the presenters will each host their own shows at different times. Ewen will be the frontman of a dedicated weekend sports programme. The opportunity to launch a brand new radio station for Scotland with such a big name as STV was too good and too exciting to turn down Ewen Cameron While Cat will host a weekend round-up covering all the best bits from the week's breakfast shows. At the moment, the studio for the station is currently being constructed inside the STV headquarters in Glasgow. More details about STV's new radio station are expected to be released in the coming months, with its official name and full presenting line-up still under wraps. However, it has been revealed that it will be a mainstream music station aimed at those between 35 and 54 years of age. Fans gutted as popular BBC star leaves radio show - but teases new project And listeners can expect to find it on DAB and online. Speaking of their decision to move on from Greatest Hits Radio, Cat said joining the new STV station was an opportunity that she and Ewen "just couldn't say no" to. She told STV News: 'It's been an honour working alongside radio legends Ken Bruce and Simon Mayo on Greatest Hits Radio. "But when we were offered the chance to help shape and be part of a brand new commercial station for Scotland with STV, such an iconic brand, we just couldn't say no. We may have a new home in STV, but we'll bring our usual blend of fun and nonsense and hope to persuade some of our celebrity pals to pop in for a laugh Cat Harvey 'I'm so excited to be in with the bricks and to be given such a big say in the entire creative process. "We're planning to create fresh, fun, inclusive, entertaining radio with plenty of interaction with our listeners, which has always been my favourite part of radio. 'We may have a new home in STV, but we'll bring our usual blend of fun and nonsense and hope to persuade some of our celebrity pals to pop in for a laugh and a tune every now and then as well. 'We've worked with programme director David Treasurer and Graham Bryce before and know how amazing their knowledge of radio is. "We're assembling quite a squad, and I'm looking forward to the many adventures ahead.' Ewen added: 'We loved our time at Greatest Hits Radio and it will be very sad to say cheerio to our friends and colleagues at Bauer. "But the opportunity to launch a brand new radio station for Scotland with such a big name as STV was too good and too exciting to turn down.' 'Exciting times ahead' FANS have been quick to flock to social media to share their delight at the news of the new breakfast show. While many listeners have said they will miss tuning in to hear to duo on Greatest Hits Radio, they are looking forward to hearing the new STV morning show. Taking to Facebook, one person said: "Great start STV Radio. Well done attracting two of Scotland's most talented breakfast presenters... you could be on a winner! Look forward to more news soon." Another added: "Absolutely love them, they make me laugh every day, I will be moving to STV with them". Someone else wrote: "Well, I'll be listening to a new radio station soon, then". While a fourth posted: "Would love to be there for their opening show. I've always been a huge supporter of Ewen and Cat's whilst being a radio DJ myself. Exciting times ahead indeed!" And a fifth chimed in: "One of the best breakfast shows on Greatest Hits Radio. It will be a great loss for them, but a clever move by STV as I guess most of their listeners will move with them". Graham Bryce, Managing Director of Audio at STV, said: 'We're beyond thrilled that Ewen and Cat will host the breakfast show on Scotland's newest national radio station. "The station is going to be fresh, full of laughs and fun and this duo will certainly help us deliver that. "I've worked with them both over the years and their connection with the audience is unique. 'We're also delighted to confirm that we'll have a special sports show on-air every weekend with Ewen at the helm, bringing his wealth of knowledge and passion for football to the airwaves. "Ewen's perspective as a true fan resonates with listeners, even when he occasionally goes off on one of his legendary rants.'