Capital FM breakfast team join Metro

Metro Radio has poached North East presenters Steve and Karen from 105-106 Capital FM to replace Tony Horne at breakfast.

They’ll make the move in Spring 2012 once their contract at Global Radio ends.


The news was confirmed to RadioToday.co.uk by Bauer, after much speculation on Twitter and the local press.

Metro Radio Programme Director Chris Pegg said: “Steve and Karen are extremely talented, and I have always admired their breakfast show. It’s fantastic that they are joining Metro Radio the station they grew up listening to.

“They really love the North East, having both grown up on Tyneside. Their on air chemistry and ability to deliver a locally relevant, fun based show gives me every confidence that they are the perfect fit for Metro Radio at breakfast. I can’t wait for them to start.”

Brian Moore has been covering the flagship show since Tony Horne left without explanation in July, after six years.

Published on Sunday, September 25th, 2011 at 2:38 pm

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  • Maria1971uk

    Looks like it’ll be Metro Radio for me in the mornings come the Spring!

  • Kimhelyer

    well thats me switching to metro radio roll on spring can’t stand the current 3 on capital not at all funny

  • John22

    dont believe capital have made such a rick,switched to metro as soon as they dissapeared

  • Chris4669

    After a year of walking to work, I eventually had to start driving again, and was excited to get to listen to Steve and Karen again. But oh no!!!!! They are no longer in my car sharing the journey with me. I’ve tried my hardest with the new presenters but I just can’t cope……… Hurry back I need my S&K fix in the mornings

  • guest

    THANK GOD just heard today roll on spring. BIG mistake by capital. Never listened to Metro for years will def be going back in the spring if not before as I’m nearly cutting my throat by time getting to work listening to Matt Bodge & Jojo they are sooooooo exciting NOT !

  • Callendercakes

     i cant bear morning radio now i dont put it on at all hurry up and get back on air xxx