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    Jamie Laing tells critics he’s ‘not just a posh idiot’ ahead of BBC Radio 1 arrival

    by Ellie Muir Mar 04, 2024 2 minutes
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    Jamie Laing, the Made in Chelsea star joining BBC Radio 1’s drivetime roster, has insisted that he is “not just a posh idiot” after facing backlash over his appointment.

    Radio 1 announced last month that Laing would be taking over longtime presenter Jordan North’s slot on the Going Home show from Monday to Thursday each week, alongside Vick Hope.

    Laing, 35,

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