Zoe Ball Bids Farewell to BBC Radio 2 Breakfast Show After Six Successful Years
Zoe Ball has announced she will be stepping down from her role as the presenter of the BBC Radio 2 Breakfast Show after six years, with her final show set for 20 December 2024. The 53-year-old presenter, who first joined BBC Radio in 1997, revealed her decision during a broadcast, expressing her desire to focus on family and transition into a new chapter of her life.
Ball, who became the first female to host both the Radio 1 and Radio 2 breakfast shows, has been a beloved figure in British radio, known for her warmth and humour. She praised her listeners and team for their support throughout her tenure, stating: “It’s been a privilege… I’m excited to embrace my next chapter, including being a mum in the mornings.”
Taking over the breakfast show will be Scott Mills, a long-time colleague and friend of Ball. Mills, who currently presents Radio 2’s afternoon slot, described the opportunity as a “life-long dream come true” and expressed his admiration for Ball’s six years at the helm, calling her an “incredible” host. His new role will officially commence in early January 2025.
This announcement comes amidst changes within Radio 2’s schedule, with Trevor Nelson moving up to take Mills’ current afternoon slot. Radio 2 remains the UK’s most listened-to radio station, with Ball’s breakfast show being the most popular, attracting over six million listeners.
Ball’s departure follows a challenging year, during which she took a break to care for her mother. Her contributions to broadcasting have earned her a spot as the BBC’s highest-paid female presenter, with a salary reported between £950,000 and £954,999. Despite stepping down from breakfast broadcasting, Ball confirmed she will still be part of the Radio 2 family, with more details about her future role to be announced in the new year.
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