Bauer Media has announced a new host for the weekly chart show that airs on its network of Hits Radio stations around the UK.
The weekly chart countdown will now be fronted by Sam Thompson of 'Made In Chelsea' and other reality TV fame, who has hosted a week day evening show for the Hits Radio network since the start of this year.
"A revamped 'Chart Show' will see Sam bringing more of his personality and fun to the countdown as he chats with artists breaking in to and climbing up those charts", says Bauer, seemingly assuming that that statement makes the revamp sound appealing.
Thompson himself adds: "I cannot believe that I am going to be revealing the number one to the nation every Sunday night! It is an actual dream come true to be hosting the 'Chart Show' and I cannot wait to get started. Who’s going to be my first number one?! Make sure you’re listening this Sunday to find out".
Bauer's chart show goes out from 4-7pm each Sunday on its network of local pop stations, some of which actually operate as Hits Radio. Fans of time will note that that is an afternoon slot, though I guess the number one record is revealed at 6.55pm which may just about qualify as "Sunday night".
Hits Radio Content Director Paul Gerrard adds: "We’re delighted that Sam is set to become an even bigger part of the Hits family with this new show. We can’t wait to hear more of his chats with artists that already make his weekday show such a must listen. We'd also like to thank Sarah-Jane Crawford for all of her hard work on the ‘Chart Show’ over the last almost five years".
Crawford is who Thompson is replacing as chart show host. She will continue to present programmes for the Hits Radio network with a late show in the week and an afternoon show from 4-7pm on Saturday.