Zoe Ball to leave role as presenter of her BBC Radio 2 show

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 2 min read 100% complete by Sammy GecsoylerDecember 13, 2025 at 04:57 PM

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Zoe Ball is leaving her BBC Radio 2 show, with her last program airing next Saturday. Emma Willis will replace her, joining the Radio 2 family and hosting Saturday afternoons. Ball, formerly the second-highest paid BBC presenter, stepped down from her Breakfast Show in late 2024 to focus on family, resulting in a salary decrease. Willis expressed her excitement about joining Radio 2 and following in Ball's footsteps. Ball will continue to host special programs and launch a new series of the podcast Eras, focusing on Phil Collins, on BBC Sounds and Radio 2 in January.

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BBC Radio 2 ×560% Emma Willis ×370% Zoe Ball ×680%

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