Nick Grimshaw QUITS Radio One with Jordan North and Vick Hope lined up as replacements

EXCLUSIVE: Nick Grimshaw QUITS Radio One after 14 year stint with Jordan North and Vick Hope lined up as replacements… as insiders insist departure was not about money

Nick Grimshaw has quit Radio 1 after 14 years at the station.  

The presenter, 36, who joined BBC Radio 1 in September 2007, is hanging up his microphone, with Jordan North and Vick Hope set to takeover his Drivetime show. 

It comes as insiders told MailOnline, Nick’s decision to leave Radio 1 ‘isn’t about money’, but because he wants a new challenge.  

End of an era: Nick Grimshaw has quit Radio 1 after 14 years at the station (pictured in 2018) 

A source told MailOnline: ‘It’s not about the money. He’s done Drivetime, the Breakfast show, hosted late night but now he’s stepping away from radio as he wants a new challenge.  

‘Nick’s loved every minute of his time at Radio 1 and loves broadcasting. He will still be starring on Celebrity Gogglebox. 

‘He has been at Radio 1 for 14 years and wanted a change.’  

Replacements: s: The presenter, 36, who joined BBC Radio 1 in September 2007, is hanging up his microphone, with Vick Hope (pictured this week) and Jordan North set to takeover his Drivetime show

Takeover: Jordan North pictured on I'm A Celebrity last year

Replacements: The presenter, 36, who joined BBC Radio 1 in September 2007, is hanging up his microphone, with Vick Hope (L) and Jordan North (R) set to takeover his Drivetime show

MailOnline has contacted Radio 1 and Nick’s representatives for comment.   

Grimshaw joined BBC Radio 1 in 2007 and was handed the prestigious Breakfast Show slot in 2012 taking over from the hugely popular Chris Moyles.

He stayed on air in the AM until 2018 when he swapped shows with Greg James.

Jordan, 31, and Vick, 31,- who previously took part on Strictly Come Dancing – are said to be looking forward to the challenge of taking over from Nick.