Zoe Ball to Step Down from BBC Radio 2 Breakfast Show
After six years, Zoe Ball announces her departure, with Scott Mills set to take over the iconic radio slot.
- Zoe Ball will leave her role as BBC Radio 2 Breakfast Show host at the end of the year, marking the end of an era for her 6.3 million listeners.
- Ball's decision to step down comes as she seeks to focus on her family and personal life, following a challenging year marked by personal loss.
- Scott Mills, a seasoned broadcaster with a long history at BBC Radio, has been named as Ball's successor for the Breakfast Show.
- Mills, who has been with BBC Radio since 1998, expressed excitement about taking on the new role and following in the footsteps of iconic presenters.
- Ball will continue to be part of the Radio 2 family and plans to make regular appearances on Channel 4’s Celebrity Gogglebox.