Jaz Singh from ‘The Traitors’ to front new weekday afternoon show on BBC Asian Network
BBC Asian Network has announced updates to its weekly schedule, including the launch of a new afternoon show and the addition of several new presenters from across the UK.
Among the highlights is the introduction of a new afternoon programme airing Monday to Thursday from 3pm to 6pm, hosted by Jaz Singh. This marks Singh’s first full-time radio role. He first gained public attention as a contestant on ‘The Traitors’, and later hosted Asian Network Motivation as a rotational presenter. He has also covered various shows on the network and presented a documentary on BBC Radio 4. His new show will blend music and entertainment while offering content that mirrors the experiences of British Asian audiences.
Jaz Singh says: “As a finalist on BBC ‘The Traitors’ to now hosting my own live radio show with BBC Asian Network, I’m beyond grateful to the people that are putting their trust and time into me because this is a dream!! Expect the biggest tunes, good vibes and be prepared to see a side of me you’ve never witnessed before!”
Also joining the line-up is Harleen Nottay, who will present The Everyday Hustle every Monday morning from 6am to 6:30am. An award-winning presenter, producer and reporter from Scotland, Nottay has worked on BAFTA-winning ‘Scam Interceptors’, Channel 4’s ‘The £12 Million Rental Scam: UNTOLD’, and has been a regular contributor to BBC One’s ‘Morning Live’. Her show will focus on entrepreneurship, offering insights, challenges, and success stories from the British Asian business community.
Harleen Nottay says: “I’m absolutely thrilled to be joining the BBC Asian Network team as the new host of ‘The Everyday Hustle’. It’s a real privilege to pick up the mantle and bring fresh conversations to the show and I’m especially honoured to represent Scottish voices on the network.”
In further changes to the station, Midland based duo Kades and Mr.O will take over the Friday night show (9pm-12am) from DJ Limelight, who will continue to present Asian Network’s New Music Show every Wednesday, 8pm-10pm.
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Ahmed Hussain, Head of Asian Network, says: “We’re entering an exciting new chapter at Asian Network, and I’m thrilled to welcome our new presenters to the team. Jaz Singh’s new afternoon show is a key part of our commitment to celebrating British Asian voices and music culture. His energy and charisma are infectious and I’m confident he’ll quickly become a familiar and much-loved presence in our listeners’ daily routines.
“It’s also vital that we continue to reflect the diversity of our audiences across the UK, so I’m proud to see new talent joining us from different regions. I can’t wait to hear what Jaz, Harleen, Kades and Mr.O bring to their shows.
These rafts of changes follow on from the network’s move to Birmingham in April 2025, part of the BBC’s Across the UK strategy.
The new schedule begins from Monday 1st September.
