Lauren Laverne Steps Down from BBC Radio 6 Music Breakfast Show After Cancer Recovery

Nick Grimshaw will take over the breakfast slot in February, as Laverne transitions to a new mid-morning program.

Lauren Laverne announced her departure from BBC Radio 6 Music’s breakfast show after hosting it for six years, citing her recovery from a cancer diagnosis as a key factor in the decision.
She will return to the station in February to host a new mid-morning program featuring popular segments like People’s Playlist and Desert Island Disco, as well as live music sessions.
Nick Grimshaw, former BBC Radio 1 breakfast show host, has been confirmed as her permanent replacement after covering for Laverne during her treatment over the past few months.
Mary Anne Hobbs, the current mid-morning host, will take a sabbatical and return in the spring with a new program, marking further changes to the station’s daytime lineup.
Laverne expressed gratitude for the support she received during her recovery and emphasized the healing power of music and community in her return to broadcasting.