Michael Ball to Succeed Steve Wright as Host of BBC Radio 2's Sunday Love Songs
Following the unexpected death of Steve Wright, Michael Ball is set to take over the beloved Sunday Love Songs show on BBC Radio 2 starting in June.
- Michael Ball will become the new host of Sunday Love Songs on BBC Radio 2, taking over from Steve Wright who passed away in February.
- Ball aims to continue Wright's legacy, promising a show filled with beautiful music and listener stories every Sunday morning.
- Paddy McGuinness is introduced as the new host for the Sunday slot from 11am-1pm, following Ball's move to the earlier time.
- Steve Wright, a veteran presenter for over four decades, was remembered as a 'truly wonderful broadcaster' and awarded an MBE for services to radio.
- Wright's death was described as 'unexpected', following an incident at his London home in February.