NATIONAL: Chris Evans announces he is leaving BBC Radio 2

RADIO 2 breakfast show host Chris Evans has announced he is leaving the station.
Chris Evans. Picture: Nick Ansell / PA WireChris Evans. Picture: Nick Ansell / PA Wire
Chris Evans. Picture: Nick Ansell / PA Wire

The broadcaster and his wife Natasha are expecting twins.

He was emotional as he told his listeners this morning: '˜The twins are on their way... I'm going to leave Radio 2.'

He added: '˜Some of us are mountain climbers and if you get to the top of your favourite mountain, you become a mountain observer, so I've got to keep climbing.'

Mr Evans formerly presented the Drivetime show on BBC Radio 2, between 5pm and 7pm on weekdays.Â