A PAIR of huge radio stars have quit their iconic breakfast show after five and a half years.
The fan-favourite duo broke the news to devastated listeners in an emotional on-air statement today.
Jordan Banjo, 32, and Perri Kiely, 29, have called time on their KISS Breakfast Show stint ahead of a busy year for their dance troupe, Diversity, next year.
On Thursday’s early-morning programme they made their big reveal and said: “We have some very big news… there’s no easy way to say this, we are moving on from KISS Breakfast.
“It’s been quite the journey for the last five and a half years and we’ve spent every single morning with you guys.
“It’s been an absolute pleasure, a privilege to wake up with you guys and have a laugh.
“It’s been the most special years of our lives, genuinely, and we’ve enjoyed every single moment.
“We’re going to get some lie ins back which is going to be a little bit weird to adjust too, but we do get to focus on all the other things that we get to do.”
They then revealed the real reason for their show exit and added: “We’re about to go on our biggest Diversity tour yet and 2026 is going to be really busy.
“We’re really excited about all those projects but we are really, really sad to be leaving.”
Radio bosses promise news on the “next chapter” for the show “will be announced very soon.”
Meanwhile, Paul Gerrard, Content Director at KISS and Hits Radio, said: “Huge thanks to Jordan and Perri who have brought all the crazy energy, vibes, and creativity to KISS Breakfast on their time on the show – making mornings worth waking up for!
“There’s no doubt that the KISS studios are going to miss having them around but we’re wishing them both all the best for everything they’re getting up to next.”
FINDING FAME
Jordan and Perri first found fame after their dance troupe Diversity won the third series of Britain’s Got Talent in 2009.
Jordan previously said that that he wasn’t looking to become a celebrity, and just wanted to be known for his talents as a dancer.
Speaking in 2014, he told press: “We’ve never been the kind of people who go out to clubs to try and get photographed by the paparazzi or be the centre of attention.”
Timeline of BGT Winners
Britain’s Got Talent has been thrilling fans since it burst onto the scene in 2007.
Here we take a look at all the BGT winners – from the first ever one to the most recent:
2007: Paul Potts – The first ever winner of BGT was opera singer Paul Potts. He saw off competition from Connie Talbot, The Bar Wizards, Bessie Cursors, Damon Scott and Kombat Breakers to win.
2008: George Sampson – In series two of Britain’s Got Talent a young George Sampson wowed judges and viewers with his impressive dance moves.
2009: Diversity – Dance troupe Diversity scooped the BGT crown and beat of competition from singer Susan Boyle, who was strongly tipped to win the show.
2010 – Spellbound: Gymnastic troupe Spellbound really impressed judge Simon Cowell with their stunning routines and incredible stunts in 2010. At the time, the music mogul said: “I can only say on live television that was one of the most astonishing things I have ever seen.”
2011 – Jai McDowall: Viewers were stunned when Jai McDowall won the show in 2011, as young singer Ronan Parke was the favourite to win the series.
2012 – Ashleigh and Pudsy: Ashleigh Butler and her adorable pooch Pudsey stole hearts when they performed in series six of the talent show.
2013 – Attraction: Hungarian shadow artist group Attraction won the seventh series of Britain’s Got Talent. The squad had taken part in the German version of BGT in 2012, however, they had only placed seventh.
2014 – Collabro: Classical music band Collabro faced tough competition in the 2014 final as all the finalist were singers, but they went on to scoop the crown.
2015 – Jules O’Dwyer & Matisse: Dog lovers everywhere could’t get enough of Jules O’Dwyer and pet pup Matisse. The impressive duo even performed on a tightrope to secure their win.
2016 – Richard Jones: Army man Richard Jones became the first magician in the show’s history to win Britain’s Got Talent.
2017 – Tokio Myers: Pianist Tokio Myers impressed the judges with his blend of classical and electronic music.
2018 – Lost Voice Guy: Stand-up comedian Lost Voice Guy, who performs with a speech synthesiser, was diagnosed with cerebral palsy when he was six months old. However, he defied the odds and is a BGT champ.
2019 – Colin Thackery: Veteran army officer Colin Thackery warmed the nations hearts with his singing voice. He was crowned winner of BGT after singing Michael Ball’s Love Changes Everything.
2020 – Jon Courtenay: Singer and pianist Jon Courtenay was Ant and Dec’s Golden Buzzer act. After he won the £250,000 prize he said: “”Just amazing, I can’t believe it.”
2022 – Axel Blake: Comedian Axel Blake scooped the crown after the show was off air for two years during Covid.
2023 – Viggo Venn: Known for his high-vis jackets, comedian Viggo Venn was victorious in 2023.
2024 – Sydnie Christmas: The reigning champ is singer Sydnie Christmas.
As well as performing at the Royal Variety Show several times, the dance troupe have gone on to tour the UK multiples times, carried the London 2012 Olympic Games torch and even released their own fitness DVD.
Jordan then starred in I’m A Celebrity in 2016, but was fourth to be booted out.
The star also appeared as a host on The Greatest Dancer alongside Alesha Dixon in 2019.
Meanwhile, Perri now looks completely different from his time on BGT, and recently showed off his six pack.