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BBC Asian Network 'Breakfast' presenter hosts on-air party for school leavers

BBC Asian Network hosted the biggest on air leavers’ party for thousands of pupils around the country who will be leaving school this summer without a proper celebration.

This morning (Friday, 3rd July) students set their alarms from 7am to join radio presenter Harpz Kaur, with huge celebrity surprises including Arjun, Jaz Dhami, Mickey Singh and an extended Love Friday mix during the morning show.


With many leavers’ parties unable to take place this year, due to the coronavirus pandemic, Ms Kaur was inspired to put together a celebration, including Jhalak from West Sussex who was organising her school prom before it was cancelled.

Harpz Kaur: “I remember how excited I was counting down the days to my Prom and saying bye to my friends and teachers at school.

“Due to lockdown - it’s been so hard for students in that position, who right now would have been excited to wear that dress, or get a fresh fade!

“So I decided, an on air party would do the job for now. There’s no excuse to not party from home right? That’s why I arranged some BIG guests, familiar voices and lots of fun and games for them to enjoy and of course - the music’s sorted too.”

Harpz followed Jhalak live on air while she got ready for her leavers’ party in style by receiving make up tips from celebrity YouTuber Kaushal, followed by a pizza delivery.

Later in the show Jhalak and other school leavers continued getting ready with well wishes from other celebrity guests and a half hour School Leavers Love Friday mix special.

Kan D Man & DJ Limelight curated a School Leavers After Party playlist and ended the celebration by sharing messages from parents, teachers and friends to give pupils a send-off they deserve.

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