Overview
- During a live Radio 2 discussion on Tuesday, Vernon Kay joked ‘shut your face’ to co‑host Jeremy Vine while they argued about whether nearby residents were being “nimbies.”
- Kay later explained on air that the line is a favourite catchphrase he learned from Shane Richie and that he intends it to be affectionate, while acknowledging some listeners may find it offensive.
- The exchange took place in the context of coverage of the proposed Universal United Kingdom Resort, a major tourism project due in 2031 that is said to promise thousands of jobs and millions of visitors.
- The interaction fits a pattern of light‑hearted disagreements between Kay and Vine, who have previously clashed on topics such as Ryanair boss Michael O’Leary’s airport drinking proposal.
- Listeners and editors should watch for any formal complaints or BBC responses, but current reports present the moment as jocular banter tied to a substantive local development debate rather than an editorial incident.