STAR’S UPSET EastEnders star left ‘heartbroken’ as BBC legend quits iconic show
AN EASTENDERS star has revealed they’re “heartbroken” after a BBC legend quit her iconic show.
It comes after popular presenter Liza Tarbuck, 61, revealed she had stepped down from her beloved Radio 2 show after 14 years.
Last night, Liza told fans that she had decided she “wanted her weekends back”.
The comedian and actress usually hosts the 6pm to 8pm slot each Saturday evening on Radio 2, which she has hosted since 2012.
The news she had quit the show came as a shock to her followers, including her celebrity fans.
EastEnders legend Natalie Cassidy reposted Liza’s Instagram announcement, and revealed her upset at the show coming to an end.
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Writing on the post, the Sonia Jackson star said: “Saturday night’s will never be the same. Heartbroken.”
The actress also added a comment next to Liza’s Instagram post, where she had announced she’d quit her Saturday night show.
“What am I going to do though. The best two hours of radio in my life.,” Natalie penned.
“This is what it must have felt like for Beatles fans when they were no more. I do hope my soul can enjoy you elsewhere.
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“Thank you for being a part of my Saturday teatimes.
“I hope there is a back catalogue of all the 12 years on @bbcsounds so I can pretend you’re still there. 💔👏 LEGEND.”
Natalie wasn’t the only celebrity to react to Liza leaving her Saturday night show.
Fellow Radio 2 star Rylan Clark wrote: “I’m gonna miss you so much. Genuinely. I’m so lucky to have worked with you for so long.
“Thank you for making me cackle on and off air. I love you.”
While Actress Lisa Faulkner penned: “I am so so sad. I LOVE your Saturday show. I love you.
“Saturday nights won’t be the same. You are amazing and will be very missed!”
Broadcasting legend Jo Whiley added: “This is terrible news for us all. Just mentally trying to recalibrate my Saturday evenings. I’ve always loved our time in the garden – me pruning roses and you serenading me with your brilliant eclectic playlist and nothing but positive vibes always.
“No-one cared more about their listeners than you, Liza.
“As a fan, I am bereft. Thank you for the music and chat, the love and support LT. The broadcaster’s broadcaster – much love”
Meanwhile, Liza’s Instagram‘s post read: “We made 2 hrs of radio feel like a private members club, that’s the stuff of dreams.
“Thousands of people enjoyed each other’s company like great friends…
“Thank you for letting me in, it’s been a privilege.”
Helen Thomas, the head of Radio 2 also released a statement after the news of Liza stepping down came to light.
Helen said: “Every Saturday evening, Liza created a truly magical, fantastical world.
“She was beloved by everyone at the station and all her listeners, and the door at Radio 2 will always be open for her.
“Liza will be hugely missed and we wish her the very best of luck for the future.”
It was then revealed that Shaun Keaveny will present the slot until the end of March, with further plans “to be announced in due course”.
Liza is the daughter of comedian Jimmy Tarbuck and his wife Pauline.
Her first big break on TV came in 1987 when she landed a starring role in the Granada Television comedy series Watching.
In 1989, she went on to play Dana in the first of the six Victoria Wood penned anthology comedy plays Mens Sana in Thingummy Doodah.
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She went on to guest star on the Ricky Gervais comedy Extras, and also popped up in French & Saunders.
Liza also hosted The Big Breakfast back in the 90s.
