Overview

• Vick Hope confirmed her pregnancy live on air on May 19 and began maternity leave after the Radio 1 Big Weekend on May 24.
• Sophie Habboo, known for her NewlyWeds podcast with Laing and her stint on Made in Chelsea, will join Going Home from June 2 to June 18.
• Katie Thistleton started her own maternity leave in early May, leaving Jamie Laing as the sole original host until Habboo’s arrival.
• Sam MacGregor and Danni Diston are slated to take over as co-hosts on June 23 to ensure continuity on the drivetime programme.
• Social media star GK Barry will present the Friday-to-Sunday afternoon show from July 4 through the end of July.