Zoe Ball has announced on BBC Radio 2 this morning (Tuesday, November 19) that she has decided to step down as presenter of her weekday Breakfast Show in December. Ball joined BBC Radio 2 back in 2006. In January 2019, she became the first woman to present the Radio 2 Breakfast Show, taking over from Chris Evans.
During her time at Radio 2, Zoe has interviewed some of the world's most popular entertainers, including Sir Michael Caine, Daniel Craig, Dame Judi Dench, Idris Elba, Hugh Grant, Chris Hemsworth and Kylie Minogue. Zoe Balls to step down from BBC Radio 2 Breakfast show Now after nearly six years presenting the BBC Radio 2 breakfast show, Ball has revealed she is stepping down. 📢 Zoe Ball has decided to step down as presenter of the weekday Radio 2 Breakfast Show.
She will remain on the station, more to be announced soon. Read more ➡️ https://t.co/I2YRvujZk3 pic.
twitter.com/kzUUeK9i1m — BBC Press Office (@bbcpress) November 19, 2024 Making the announcement on Tuesday (November 19) she said: "After six incredible years on the Radio 2 Breakfast Show, it’s time for me to step away from the very early mornings and focus on family. "It’s been a privilege.
I think the world of you listeners and I’m grateful to my bosses here for their support, especially this year. "Huge thanks go to my awesome team on the show, Tina, Mike and Richie, and of course our listeners, with whom I’ve shared some of life’s highs and lows, the good, the bad and the daft times." Wh.
