DJ Moyles is still key man, says Radio 1 boss

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Moyles, 35, is at the centre of rumours that he could leave his breakfast show in July amid claims that BBC bosses are lining up Vernon Kay as his replacement.

Industry figures have revealed that Moyles's breakfast show has 7.04 million listeners — a drop of almost 700,000 over three months.

But Mr Parfitt defended Radio 1's longest-serving presenter, whose £494,000-a-year contract ends in seven months. "Chris has my support all the way," he said. "I admire his broadcasting skills and he is a key part of my team."

But when asked if he was confident that Moyles would be at the helm of the breakfast show beyond next July, Mr Parfitt responded: "Well that's next year. I won't speculate on who or who not may be here in a year's time."