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Vernon Kay says Jeremy Vine 'isn't that guy in real life' as he exposes radio co-host's antics

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Karasin, E. (2026, September 4). Vernon Kay says Jeremy Vine 'isn't that guy in real life' as he exposes radio co-host's antics. Evening Standard. https://www.standard.co.uk/showbiz/vernon-kay-jeremy-vine-real-life-cohost-b1295802.html

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Vernon Kay made lighthearted comments about his BBC Radio 2 co-host Jeremy Vine, describing him as the "naughty boy" and "mischief maker". Kay claimed that Vine's on-air persona doesn't reflect his real personality, saying he is a fun but mischievous individual. The exchange occurred during an interview with hosts Naga Munchetty and Charlie Stayt at a music festival in Stirling.

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Vernon Kay, a host on BBC Radio 2, was speaking to his colleagues Naga Munchetty and Charlie Stayt about the atmosphere at the Stirling Festival. When asked about his relationship with colleague Jeremy Vine, Kay said that Vine is not as serious in real life as he appears on air, describing him as "the mischievous one" who likes to play pranks. Kay also mentioned that he had spent time out drinking with new Prime Minister Boris Johnson in Manchester.

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The live music event takes place at City Park in Stirling from Friday, September 11 to Sunday, September 13, with performances from stars like Chaka Khan, The Script, Emeli Sandé, Simple Minds and Lulu. asserted

event → take → Khan

When asked by hosts Naga Munchetty and Charlie Stayt what the atmosphere is like with his colleagues at the festival, he said: "It's so much fun. asserted

It → ask → festival

We've all grown up career wise together. asserted

We → grow → ?

“It feels like a school trip when you actually feel like yourself rather than being trussed up in a school tie.” asserted

you → feel → tie

Munchetty asked: "Who's the mischief maker?" to which Kay immediately replied: "Rylan [Clark].” asserted

Kay → ask → Clark

Munchetty then probed: "Is the teacher Jeremy Vine?" asserted

Vine → probe → ?

Kay insisted:"No, no, no, Vine is the one back of class flicking wet tissue at the teacher. asserted

Vine → flick → teacher

Kay, who presents the weekday mid-morning slot on Radio 2, has a playful relationship with current affairs presenter Vine, 61. asserted

who → present → Vine

"It'll sound like name-dropping.” asserted

It → sound → dropping

Kay had previously revealed he had spent “Saturday nights” out drinking “pints” with the new PM in Manchester. asserted

he → reveal → Manchester

Read More "I've got lots of mutual friends with Andy Burnham. asserted

I → read → Burnham

I know him quite well,” the presenter has said in the past. asserted

presenter → know → past

When asked if he had ever been to Chequers - the Prime Minister's country retreat - Kay responded: "I've been there before. asserted

I → ask → Chequers

Kay added of Burnham: “Nice bloke, that's all I can say. asserted

I → add → Burnham

Vine replied "nice doesn't always cut it", to which Kay quipped: "It does on a night out though Jeremy, with your mates." asserted

It → reply → mates

He admitted they have shared a pint before, saying: "Back in the day. asserted

they → admit → day

Vernon Kay says Jeremy Vine 'isn't that guy in real life' as he exposes radio co-host's antics

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