Scott Mills to Host Radio 2 Breakfast Show

Zoe Ball has announced her departure from BBC Radio 2's Breakfast Show after six years, to focus on her family following a challenging year marked by the loss of her mother to cancer. Her final show will air on December 20, and she will continue to be part of Radio 2, with details on her future role expected next year. Scott Mills, a long-time radio colleague, will take over the Breakfast Show, expressing excitement as he fulfills a lifelong dream. Ball's departure has prompted mixed reactions from listeners, with some lamenting the change in hosts. Zoe is noted for her pioneering role as the first female host of both BBC Radio 1 and Radio 2 breakfast shows, and her contributions to the radio industry are highly celebrated. The station also announced shifts in other programming, with Trevor Nelson and DJ Spoony among those taking on new roles.