BBC Radio 2 listeners left 'crying their eyes out' as Steve Wright's show makes return
Radio 2 listeners became overwhelmed with emotion as Liza Tarbuck returned to the airwaves to front Steve Wright's Sunday Love Songs.
Steve Wright died suddenly at the age of 69 and the BBC continued to pay tribute to the legendary broadcaster over the weekend.
The DJ's pal Liza Tarbuck hosted a special episode in Steve's memory and asked listeners to light a candle in his honour today.
When opening the programme, she said: "Good morning to you, we are live in Wogan House. This is Steve Wright's Sunday Love Songs without the chief… without our genius friend.
"So while you're getting a tissue I think it would be lovely if you lit him a candle.
"I make no apologies if I get upset during the next two hours and you shouldn't either."
Social media users took to X and praised Liza for her heartbreaking tribute to the veteran broadcaster.
@AnnieWorle penned: "Like many of you I have lit a candle and keep crying for a man I never met - such is the impact of an amazing talented man. Thank you Liza #SteveWright #lovesongs #lizatarbuck."
@Siany said: "What a beautiful but heartbreaking show. In floods but perfect."
@Gillian tweeted: "Wow, where did all those tears come from? Such an emotional couple of hours. Well done #lizatarbuck RIP#SteveWright."
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@Sophie penned: "Crying my eyes out, well done #lizatarbuck on a beautiful tribute of how Steve Wright touched so many lives for many years, a source of comfort and familiarity. Not been this sad since Princess Diana."
@Mike commented: "#lizatarbuck doing a great job paying tribute to #SteveWright. Not ashamed to say I'm in f**king bits. His shows were a huge part of most of my life, a friend I never met. R.I.P."
@deluce_karen remarked: "Sundays will never be the same. Weeping whilst listening to the wonderful tribute show by #LizaTarbuck #lovetheshowSteve."
@Jill Hudson said: "Poor... #lizatarbuck she is clearly struggling at times. Keep going, Liza - you’re doing a grand job."
Others praised Liza for being able to host the programme as @Claire commented: "Fantastic tributes to Steve on this mornings show. Really felt for Liza when she read out the last kitchen dance message. Well done Liza @BBCRadio2 #lizatarbuck."
@Laura wrote: "Steve would be proud of Liza Tarbuck today. Couldn't think of anyone better for @BBCRadio2 Sunday Love Songs this morning. Hearing so many great memories Steve provided people with. I'm sure there are many tears being shed this morning. Happy & sad."
Liza read out heartbreaking tributes from listeners who thanked Steve for the years of joy and happy memories he gave them.
Listeners last heard Steve's voice last Sunday, as he pre-recorded a Valentine's Day special of Love Songs.
