Zoe Ball steps down as presenter of BBC Radio 2 Breakfast Show as new replacement revealed

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Announcing the news during her show on Tuesday, Ball 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.” She will remain on the station and said more news on her involvement will be announced in the new year. open image in gallery Scott Mills and Zoe Ball outside New Broadcasting House in central London on Tuesday “It feels ever since recording my first shows as a kid for an audience of one, my mum, all roads since have led to this amazing opportunity,” he said. “It really is a lifelong dream come true to follow in the footsteps of Sir Terry, Chris and Zoe to be the new presenter of The Radio 2 Breakfast Show.” Ball said Mills has been a “close friend” for years, and that she was “beyond thrilled” it was him taking over. She also made history as the first female presenter of BBC Radio 1’s Breakfast show, which she hosted for two years from 1998. open image in gallery Zoe Ball celebrating after she became the first female DJ to present the BBC Radio 1 ‘Breakfast’ show Regular listeners of Ball’s morning slot have shared their well wishes online, with one fan writing: “Sorry to hear you’re leaving at #zoeball it’s been a tough year for you, onwards and upwards.” Another said: “A well-deserved break for Zoe Ball!