Zoe Ball announced on air this morning on Radio 2 and BBC Sounds that she has decided to step down as presenter of the weekday Radio 2 Breakfast Show in December. Zoe will remain on the station, more to be announced soon.

BBC Radio 2 presenter Zoe Ball has revealed that Scott Mills will take over her breakfast show as she steps down after six years “to focus on family”. Announcing her departure on air on Tuesday, she told listeners: “I’ve decided it’s time to step away from the early alarm call and start a new chapter.

Zoe Ball’s BBC Radio 2 replacement has reacted to his new appointment as breakfast show host. On Tuesday (19 November), it was revealed that Ball would be leaving her role after six “incredible” years – a position she joined after replacing Chris Evans in 2018.