Sam Thompson takes over The HITS UK CHART on Hits Radio

Hits Radio’s Sam Thompson is taking over The HITS UK CHART, replacing Sarah-Jane Crawford, who is moving to a new show.

Sam will continue to host his Monday to Thursday evening show in addition to a revamped chart show on the station.

Speaking about his new show, which starts this coming weekend, Sam said: “I cannot believe that I am going to be revealing the Number One to the nation every Sunday night! It is an actual dream come true to be hosting the chart show and I cannot wait to get started. Who’s going to be my first Number One?! Make sure you’re listening this Sunday to find out.”

Paul Gerrard, Hits Radio Content Director said: “We’re delighted that Sam is set to become an even bigger part of the Hits family with this new show.  We can’t wait to hear more of his chats with artists that already make his weekday show such a must listen. We’d also like to thank Sarah-Jane Crawford for all of her hard work on the Chart Show over the last almost five years.’

Sarah-Jane Crawford will now be hosting a new look weekday late show Monday to Thursday from 10pm as well as on Saturday afternoons between 4 and 7pm as part of a revamped weekend schedule.