[Jono]

Thought I'd let you guys know that Aled will be presenting the Surgery next Sunday.

[TIAL]

Yay! I might actually listen to that.

[Andy B]

I said the same thing........

[catherine]

Aled shouldn't be a presenter that isn't his job role.

[Console]

He's done presenting before though, and it's not like he doesn't know how to work a desk or is afraid to talk on air.

[DevilsDuck]

Aled could be good, but i think he can become flustered quite easily

He likes to push back onto Chris(not a gay pun) if the going gets tough on him

[catherine]

He's done presenting before though, and it's not like he doesn't know how to work a desk or is afraid to talk on air.

I understand that but i just don't think he has presenting quality. When he took over The Chris Moyles Show for an hour it was cringeworthy and that is what made it funny but i couldn't put up with him as a presenter on a weekly basis.

[ladbroke]

He's done presenting before though, and it's not like he doesn't know how to work a desk or is afraid to talk on air.

I understand that but i just don't think he has presenting quality. When he took over The Chris Moyles Show for an hour it was cringeworthy and that is what made it funny but i couldn't put up with him as a presenter on a weekly basis.

It would be horrific, I don't find him entertaining at all, and he tries way too hard.

[Aled]

Aled shouldn't be a presenter that isn't his job role.

Thank God you don't run Radio 1.

[Aled]

but i just don't think he has presenting quality.

How the heck would you know what I'd be like as a presenter? I didn't until we did a pilot. I'm glad those that run Radio 1 and make those kind of decisions full time thought it fair to actually HEAR me before making judgements like that.

[Aled]

When he took over The Chris Moyles Show for an hour it was cringeworthy and that is what made it funny

I'm glad you noticed it was funny - I'm sure that was a pure coincidence on a show that's based on humour. I'm sure my cringeworthy style is the exact style I'd employ on a show dedicated to people's problems!

[Aled]

I don't find him entertaining at all,

Your avatar says it all. I'm not really on the show for you.

[S4B]

OK now I know you're all gonna accuse me of licking Aleds arse here but I think that this show really is his sort of thing. I think he sounds great on air and has got much more confident while Rachel has been away - let's face it (sorry Bruvva) but when did we last have a spell of shows where Aled wasn't the main producer?

Remember the Surgery is NOT a breakfast show, it requires a different pace and emotional commitment.

I am not licking your arse Aled but I think you'll be fabulous! Hope I'm home in time to hear it, if not it'd better be on "listen again"!

[jclink]

It's a totally different venue. And I've always seen the surgery as sort of a sensitive show, at least in terms of the problems being handled, to that end, Aled has always struck me as that type of person (sensitive to others) and thus I think he'd be ideal. Again to re-iterate what others have said, it's not the Breakfast Show.

[Sunny So Cal]

The Surgery isn't on the air for comedic value and broadcasting isn't something that Aled just fell into. I'm fairly certain Radio 1 knows what they're doing by allowing him to present.

I see no one has wished him luck yet...Good luck, Aled.

[catherine]

Aled i don't dislike you, i have said before on these boards i really do like you. You have to admit you need to prove yourself to listeners and a lot of listeners will have doubts about you before you have even started. It is no good having a bitch fit, prove me and others wrong and make us eat our words. You will have a much better time gloating then having a tantrum.

[S4B]

Cat, why should he have to prove you wrong? Surely you should give him a chance - if you like him - before you have a go at him? I don't think Aled had a tantrum, he was just making a very valid point.

I also don't think you'll ever eat your words. Once you've said something it seems to be gospel as far as you're concerned.

[catherine]

Everybody has doubts about people when they start something new and they will get positive, negative or nuetral feed back. I am kind of negative about this right now, so what? If 6/7 out of 9 people really like this idea why should the couple of negative things matter?

[S4B]

You can only give feedback once you've heard something. How can you feedback on something you have not experienced? Give him a fair chance and then feed back! Don't start by saying someone shouldn't be doing it!

[Bonanzoid]

[badzena]

I find it amazing that Aled actually gets bad comments here! I think he'd be alright - from what I've heard on the show, he has plenty of relationship experience!

[TIAL]

but i just don't think he has presenting quality.

How the heck would you know what I'd be like as a presenter? I didn't until we did a pilot. I'm glad those that run Radio 1 and make those kind of decisions full time thought it fair to actually HEAR me before making judgements like that.

Oh snap!

[derekacorahsdad]

Hi Aled,I hope you really enjoy yourself doing the show ,I will be listening!!!

[MK Chris]

I think he'll do well. Let's face it, he can't be any worse than Kelly; but even compared to Kelly's predecessors, he'll hold his own I reckon.

[Vivienne]

Thought I'd let you guys know that Aled will be presenting the Surgery next Sunday. He's being lined up as a potential permanent cover for Kelly Osbourne.

Smashing! He'll be really sensitive to people with problems.