Graham Norton cuts a sad figure as he leaves his LAST day at Radio 2 after 10 years

It was announced last month that he would retire from radio on Saturday morning after 10 years.

And Graham Norton cut a strange figure on Saturday when he left London ‘s Wogan House after broadcasting his last show on Radio 2.

The presenter, 57, gathered in a warm navy coat as he made his way home, after sending a farewell greeting to his loyal audience.

Proceedings: Graham Norton cut a strange figure on Saturday when he left London Wogan House after broadcasting his last show on Radio 2

Proceedings: Graham Norton cut a strange figure on Saturday when he left London Wogan House after broadcasting his last show on Radio 2

Graham married his winter coat with a coral jumper, orange scarf and dark jeans, keeping him warm longer with a hot drink welded in his hand.

The Irish star followed instructions by wearing a monochrome face mask, while feeling it, he still put a radio 2 surgeon around his neck.

The TV personality also had a large shopping bag, no doubt filled with the farewell greetings he had previously received from his colleagues.

Graham had a glimpse of the gifts he received on his Instagram, which included a cake with a face on it and a Lego model off in his studio.

Farewell: The presenter, 57, took off in a warm navy coat as he made his way home, after saying goodbye to his loyal audience

Farewell: The presenter, 57, took off in a warm navy coat as he made his way home, after saying goodbye to his loyal audience

Writing the trap, he wrote: ‘Cover party for one! Thank you for the beautiful tweets and messages today! Thanks also to all @ BBCRadio2 in Wogan ‘s house especially the brilliant skipper @malprin 10 years away in a dream! @mariamcerlane I’ll see you on the other side !!! Xxx. ‘

Meanwhile, during his final slot on Saturday morning, Graham said goodbye to his audience after a decade of showing on the station.

He said: ‘It’s just a gig, it’s just a job, but it was an honor to be a part of your mornings too.

‘I’m getting emotional now. Someone told me I would be emotional and I said “no, I can’t … I think of the six stairs I climb, the tears are gone now”. “

Leaving gifts: Graham had a glimpse of the gifts he received on his Instagram, which included a cake with a face on it and a Lego model off in his studio

Leaving gifts: Graham had a glimpse of the gifts he received on his Instagram, which included a cake with a face on it and a Lego model off in his studio

Greeting message: Grabbing the knot, he wrote: ‘Wrap party for one!  Thank you for the beautiful tweets and messages today!  '

Greeting message: Grabbing the knot, he wrote: ‘Wrap party for one! Thank you for the beautiful tweets and messages today! ‘

He went on to say: ‘It was an honor to be a part of your Saturday mornings because it’s beautiful to just share your life and hear your messages, and that was the greatest joy of being on Radio 2, it really is. ‘

After playing de Reach ‘s favorite song with S Club 7, he signed it by saying:’ Thank you so much for tuning in and taking part in the show. I will miss you. Until next time, stay safe and healthy. ‘

Graham is now ready to join Virgin Radio UK, and will present a new show on Saturday and Sunday.

Time to move on: Meanwhile, during his final slot on Saturday morning, Graham said goodbye to his audience after a decade of showing on the station

Time to move on: Meanwhile, during his final slot on Saturday morning, Graham said goodbye to his audience after a decade of showing on the station

Last month, Graham shared a statement about his departure and said it was a ‘surprise’ to join Virgin Radio as he was ‘satisfied’ where he was, but he didn’t want to miss out on weekend shows.

Graham said: ‘I’m really excited and surprised to join Virgin Radio UK in 2021.

‘I was very happy where I was but the opportunity to hold concerts over the weekend seemed too good to miss out on.

‘Plus the energy and enthusiasm of Virgin Radio is contagious and I can’t wait to get started! Did I mention that the studios are very close to my house? ‘

New Guard: Last month, Graham announced that he would be joining Virgin Radio UK for a new show after his appearance decided to leave BBC Radio 2.

New Guard: Last month, Graham announced that he would be joining Virgin Radio UK for a new show after his appearance decided to leave BBC Radio 2.

Golden opportunity: In a statement, Graham said he was 'surprised' to join the network as he was 'satisfied' with his whereabouts, but did not want to lose out. out on weekend getaways

Golden opportunity: In a statement, Graham said he was ‘surprised’ to join the network as he was ‘satisfied’ with his whereabouts, but did not want to miss out on weekend performances

Virgin Radio UK content director Mike Cass said: ‘Graham Norton is one of the few unique talents in broadcasting. I am delighted to welcome him to the Virgin Radio family in the new year.

‘It takes twice as much wit, doubling the feast and doubling the love over Saturday and Sunday. ‘

It was announced in November that Claudia Winkleman would take over his slot on BBC Radio 2.

Presenter Strictly Come Dancing, 48, confirmed on the Zoe Ball Breakfast Show that she would be taking over the post from February, where she will be hosting it between 10am and 1pm.

Inspirational: Claudia Winkleman is set to replace Graham Norton as a guest on Saturday morning's show on BBC Radio 2 and said she was 'gobsmacked' about getting her job

Inspirational: Claudia Winkleman is set to replace Graham Norton as a guest on Saturday morning’s show on BBC Radio 2 and said she was ‘gobsmacked’ about getting her job

Going to Instagram to gush about the news, Claudia said she was ‘gobsmacked’ for getting the job and felt she had big shoes to fill.

Claudia said in a statement: ‘I don’t speak often but the opportunity to be with the amazing Radio 2 audience every Saturday has left me, in fact, devastated.

‘I hope my voice comes back in time for the first show because I can’t rely on a fake tank and fringe now. There’s no one I’d rather be with at the weekend, it’s an honor and a privilege. ‘

Sharing another post describing how she felt about the news, Claudia said she was ‘excited’ and ‘scared’, while joking about filling big shoes. Put on socks. ‘

Coming soon: Strictly Come Dancing presenter on Zoe Ball's Breakfast Show confirmed her takeover from February

Coming soon: Strictly Come Dancing presenter on Zoe Ball’s Breakfast Show confirmed her takeover from February

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