BBC has "no plans" to axe Moyles

The BBC has refuted reports that Chris Moyles will be replaced by a younger star later this year.

The Sun had suggested that the Radio 1 presenter's contract may not be renewed in a move to bring fresh blood to the station.

However, a spokesperson rubbished the claims last night, telling The Daily Telegraph: "There are no plans to take Chris off the Breakfast Show. He has a hugely successful show with over seven million viewers."

Last month, Moyles came under fire for making remarks about singer Will Young's sexuality. He had earlier been forced to apologise for suggesting that Polish people make good prostitutes.