Zoe Ball will step down from presenting BBC Radio 2’s Breakfast Show next month to “focus on family”, but said she is “really chuffed” for Scott Mills who will take over the slot. Ball took over presenting the morning programme in 2019 from Chris Evans and announced her departure on Tuesday after six years,

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.

The BBC has revealed a new line-up and schedule changes for Radio 2 as Scott Mills replaces Zoe Ball on the Breakfast Show - see all changes.