Carol Vordermans famous pals rally around her as shes forced to leave BBC job

Carol Vorderman leaves BBC radio show over new social media guidelines

Carol Vorderman’s celebrity friends have rallied around her after she was forced to leave her BBC Radio Wales job after breaching the broadcaster’s new social media guidelines.

The 62-year-old took to Instagram today to share a statement with her 428,000 followers about her exit from the radio show, explaining that she wasn’t willing to stop voicing her political opinions on social media.

Carol’s friends in the industry rushed to the comments section to share their support for the Countdown star.

Ant Middleton wrote: “It’s called SOCIAL media for a reason because it’s what you do outside of your WORK commitments. It’s not called Work Media.

“The 2 should be kept completely seperate. When your work wants to control your social life, that’s when it’s time to say BYE BYE. Good on you Carol.” (sic)

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Dame Kelly Holmes commented: “You do you Carol! Much respect for sticking up for who you are and not allowing corporations to silence you.

“Plus I was looking forward to speaking with you on your show this Saturday, but now you have gone I will politely turn that down too!!”

Alan Carr expressed: “Big respect Carol,” with a red love-heart emoji.

Denise Welch posted five bulging bicep emojis and Kelly Brook said: “Onwards and Upwards!! Would love to see you on @lbc.”

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Carol has fronted her weekend broadcast since 2019, but announced she had no choice but to leave the program behind.

In a statement, she said: “The BBC recently introduced new social media guidelines, which I respect.

“However, despite my show being light-hearted with no political content, it was explained to me that, as it is a weekly show in my name, the new guidelines would apply to all and any content that I post all year round.”

The broadcaster’s new rules state that while a programme is on air, and for two weeks before and after the series, high-profile presenters must not endorse or attack a political party, criticise the character of politicians, or comment on any issue of political debate during an election period.

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