Trevor Nelson to replace Scott Mills on BBC Radio 2 show

Zoe Ball revealed on Tuesday (November 19) morning she was stepping down from her Radio 2 Breakfast Present in December 2020 after practically six years within the position.

Following the announcement, she additionally revealed that Mills could be changing her on the Breakfast Present within the new yr.

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He mentioned: “Zoe and I’ve been such good pals now for over 25 years and have spent a lot of that point as a part of the identical radio household right here at Radio 2 and in addition on Radio 1.

“She’s carried out an unbelievable job on this present over the previous six years, and I’m past excited to be handed the baton.”

“It feels ever since recording my first exhibits as a child for an viewers of 1, my mum, all roads since have led to this superb alternative.

“It truly is a lifelong dream come true to observe within the footsteps of Sir Terry, Chris and Zoe to be the brand new presenter of the Radio 2 Breakfast Present.”

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Ball added: “Scott and I’m going method again to our Radio 1 days, when he was doing early mornings earlier than me.

“He’s been an in depth good friend for years, and I’m past thrilled it’s him taking up the Breakfast Present. Breakfast has all the time been his dream, and what a yr he’s had – from racing world wide to his lovely wedding ceremony to Sam.

“He’s not solely a blooming good producer however the most effective in radio. I can’t wait to tune in on the college run!”

Who will exchange Scott Mills on weekday afternoon BBC Radio 2 present?

Scott Mills presently hosts the weekday afternoon programme (2pm-4pm) on BBC Radio 2.

Nevertheless, Trevor Nelson will take over that present within the new yr when Mills replaces Zoe Ball.

Nelson mentioned: “It’s going to be nice being on daytime. It’s the final word privilege as a broadcaster to entertain the nation on the most important station within the UK day-after-day.

“I’m seeking to have numerous enjoyable and can be bringing a little bit of soul to the brand new present.

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“Common listeners can be happy to know that my ‘guess the artist’ sport 5 Seconds to Identify can be coming with me, so hopefully newbies will take pleasure in taking part in alongside.”

Nelson presently presents Rhythm Nation each Monday to Thursday (10pm – midnight).

DJ Spoony will fill the hole left by Nelson’s departure by transferring his Friday night time present The Good Grove to the four-weekly timeslot.