Kiss breakfast show host Bam Bam has left the London station. Bam Bam, real name Peter Poulton, had been on holiday for a fortnight when it was announced he would not be returning. Robin Banks, who has been filling in for the holidaying Poulton, will continue to present to station's flagship show in the short term. No word as yet as to a permanent replacement, though the station is known to be planning a relaunch and there's a high chance any new show would come as part of that package.
Bam Bam, who is apparently planning to work on "new broadcasting projects", enjoyed considerable success at the EMAP station, making Kiss FM's breakfast show the biggest in London among the 15-24 age group, and the third biggest overall.
Confirming Bam Bam's departure, Kiss PD Andy Roberts told reporters: "It's important to keep a youth station such as Kiss fresh and vibrant. After seven years of the Bam Bam breakfast it is time for a change and it's good to be able to say goodbye on a high. We wish him well for the future".