Zoe Ball: First reactions as BBC Radio 2 host kicks off breakfast show role
6 years, 2 months ago

Zoe Ball: First reactions as BBC Radio 2 host kicks off breakfast show role

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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. Read our privacy policy Zoe Ball has kicked off her slot as the first female weekday breakfast host on BBC Radio 2 after replacing Chris Evans. Settling into the presenter’s chair, Ball began by playing Aretha Franklin “Respect”, telling listeners: “Good morning Radio 2 superstar listeners, here we go.” The 48-year-old then breathed a sigh of relief, saying: "And, relax. Ball’s previous experience includes hosting the Radio 1 breakfast show and weekend breakfast shows on Radio 2. Ball previously revealed her plans for the breakfast show to BBC News, saying: “The thing we really wanna do is bring lots of music, lots of energy, not too much chat – but enough, and we want people to have learned something by the end of the show.”

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Zoe Ball to return to Radio 2 months after emotional breakfast show departure
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Zoe Ball to return to Radio 2 months after emotional breakfast show departure

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Zoe Ball departed her Radio 2 breakfast show with her biggest audience in almost two years
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Zoe Ball departed her Radio 2 breakfast show with her biggest audience in almost two years

Daily Mail  

Zoe Ball departed her Radio 2 breakfast show with her biggest audience in almost two years, new listening figures show. Zoe Ball departed her Radio 2 breakfast show with her biggest audience in almost two years, new listening figures show Ball, 54, who had been at the helm of the how since 2019, left the programme in December telling listeners …

Zoe Ball sends ‘tearful’ message to Scott Mills as he takes over show
2 months ago

Zoe Ball sends ‘tearful’ message to Scott Mills as he takes over show

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Scott Mills says his BBC Radio 2 Breakfast debut is ‘hard to process’ after replacing Zoe Ball
2 months ago

Scott Mills says his BBC Radio 2 Breakfast debut is ‘hard to process’ after replacing Zoe Ball

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The slow and steady rise of BBC Radio 2’s new Breakfast Show host Scott Mills
2 months ago

The slow and steady rise of BBC Radio 2’s new Breakfast Show host Scott Mills

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Scott Mills defends high BBC pay as he takes over Zoe Ball show: ‘I’ve worked for this my whole life’
2 months ago

Scott Mills defends high BBC pay as he takes over Zoe Ball show: ‘I’ve worked for this my whole life’

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Lauren Laverne quits BBC 6 Music breakfast show
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Lauren Laverne quits BBC 6 Music breakfast show

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Zoe Ball breaks down in tears as she presents final Radio 2 Breakfast show
3 months, 1 week ago

Zoe Ball breaks down in tears as she presents final Radio 2 Breakfast show

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Zoe Ball emotionally signs off last Radio 2 Breakfast show with moving final song
3 months, 1 week ago

Zoe Ball emotionally signs off last Radio 2 Breakfast show with moving final song

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Zoe Ball is left in tears as she kicks off final Radio 2 Breakfast Show after being flooded with support from celebrity pals
3 months, 1 week ago

Zoe Ball is left in tears as she kicks off final Radio 2 Breakfast Show after being flooded with support from celebrity pals

Daily Mail  

Zoe Ball kicked off her final BBC Radio 2 breakfast show with Daft Punk's One More Time after teasing that she might sing a song from a musical instead. The DJ, 54, began the programme in an upbeat mood, quoting adapted lines from Les Miserables' One Day More by telling listeners: 'Another day, another destiny, one final show from me, …

Zoe Ball reveals painful health condition after stepping down as BBC Radio 2 Breakfast show host
4 months ago

Zoe Ball reveals painful health condition after stepping down as BBC Radio 2 Breakfast show host

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The changing BBC rich list: How host of new faces are set to top the cost-cutting Beeb's highest earners after Gary Lineker stepped down from MOTD, Zoe Ball quit breakfast show and Huw Edwards left in
4 months, 1 week ago

The changing BBC rich list: How host of new faces are set to top the cost-cutting Beeb's highest earners after Gary Lineker stepped down from MOTD, Zoe Ball quit breakfast show and Huw Edwards left in

Daily Mail  

Change is underway at the top of the BBC's rich list, with a host of big name departures leading to new faces at the top of the salary rankings. She is set to replaced by Scott Mills Earlier this month it was announced the BBC's highest paid star, Gary Lineker, was leaving Match of the Day - despite reportedly offering …

Zoe Ball looks cheery as she is seen for the first time after quitting her £950,000 role as Radio 2 Breakfast Show host to 'focus on family'
4 months, 1 week ago

Zoe Ball looks cheery as she is seen for the first time after quitting her £950,000 role as Radio 2 Breakfast Show host to 'focus on family'

Daily Mail  

Zoe Ball headed shopping on Wednesday as she was seen for the first time after she announced she is leaving her £950,000 role as BBC Radio 2's Breakfast Show host. Zoe Ball headed shopping on Wednesday as she was seen for the first time after she announced she is leaving her £950,000 role as BBC Radio 2's Breakfast Show host …

From high living to heartbreak – why original Nineties ladette Zoe Ball said enough
4 months, 1 week ago

From high living to heartbreak – why original Nineties ladette Zoe Ball said enough

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It truly has been such a privilege to share the mornings with you,” Zoe Ball told BBC Radio 2 listeners on Tuesday morning. Days before her 55th birthday celebrations this weekend, Ball feels it’s time to “focus on family”, she explained – this is the beginning of a “new chapter”. There’s a real warmth to her; you feel safe around …

Zoe Ball’s Radio 2 replacement Scott Mills reacts to announcement of new BBC job
4 months, 1 week ago

Zoe Ball’s Radio 2 replacement Scott Mills reacts to announcement of new BBC job

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Zoe Ball steps down as presenter of BBC Radio 2 Breakfast Show as new replacement revealed
4 months, 1 week ago

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

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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 …

Zoe Ball returns to Radio 2 show with question for overjoyed listeners after six-week absence
6 months, 1 week ago

Zoe Ball returns to Radio 2 show with question for overjoyed listeners after six-week absence

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BBC Radio 2 confirm Zoe Ball’s future after unexpected absence
6 months, 3 weeks ago

BBC Radio 2 confirm Zoe Ball’s future after unexpected absence

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Zoe Ball thanks neighbours for calling fire brigade after leaving candle burning at home
1 year, 5 months ago

Zoe Ball thanks neighbours for calling fire brigade after leaving candle burning at home

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Zoe Ball shares health update as she misses Radio 2 breakfast show
2 years, 2 months ago

Zoe Ball shares health update as she misses Radio 2 breakfast show

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Vanessa Feltz quits BBC Radio 2 and BBC Radio London after almost 20 years on air
2 years, 8 months ago

Vanessa Feltz quits BBC Radio 2 and BBC Radio London after almost 20 years on air

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BBC announce new Newsnight and BBC Breakfast presenters
2 years, 8 months ago

BBC announce new Newsnight and BBC Breakfast presenters

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Erin Molan's new breakfast radio show sees an audience increase of just 0.2 per cent
4 years ago

Erin Molan's new breakfast radio show sees an audience increase of just 0.2 per cent

Daily Mail  

She joined 2DayFM's breakfast show back in January, but the addition of Erin Molan to the prime time program has been a slow burn for the radio station. According to a ratings report by Mumbrella on Thursday, the 37-year-old's breakfast show, which she hosts alongside Dave Hughes and Ed Kavalee, only saw an audience increase of 0.2 per cent. Slight …

Carrie Bickmore is 'lined up to host 2DayFM's breakfast show'
5 years, 5 months ago

Carrie Bickmore is 'lined up to host 2DayFM's breakfast show'

Daily Mail  

The radio industry is abuzz with rumours that Carrie Bickmore will front 2Day FM's Sydney breakfast show next year. Carrie already hosts an afternoon show for the SCA-owned Hit Network alongside comedian Tommy Little. Meanwhile, there has been speculation Carrie could potentially join Nine's struggling Today show next year - but Radio Today insists this isn't going to happen. Part …

Chris Evans bids emotional farewell to BBC Radio 2 with last breakfast show
6 years, 3 months ago

Chris Evans bids emotional farewell to BBC Radio 2 with last breakfast show

The Independent  

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Zoe Ball beams as catches up with beau Michael Reed after filming Strictly spin-off It Takes two
6 years, 4 months ago

Zoe Ball beams as catches up with beau Michael Reed after filming Strictly spin-off It Takes two

Daily Mail  

She was revealed as the first female host of the Radio 2 Breakfast Show in its 51-year history last month. Delight: Zoe Ball, 47, appeared in high spirits as her boyfriend Michael Reed picked her up at The Hospital Club after filming Strictly spin-off show It Take Two on Monday Grinning from ear-to-ear, Zoe layered her statement coat over a …

Zoe Ball to present BBC Radio 2 breakfast show, replacing Chris Evans
6 years, 5 months ago

Zoe Ball to present BBC Radio 2 breakfast show, replacing Chris Evans

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Zoe Ball to be paid less than Chris Evans for hosting Radio 2 breakfast show
6 years, 5 months ago

Zoe Ball to be paid less than Chris Evans for hosting Radio 2 breakfast show

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Zoe Ball set to take over BBC Radio 2 Breakfast Show from Chris Evans, say reports
6 years, 6 months ago

Zoe Ball set to take over BBC Radio 2 Breakfast Show from Chris Evans, say reports

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Dave Berry to take over from Johnny Vaughan as host of Capital FM breakfast
13 years, 4 months ago

Dave Berry to take over from Johnny Vaughan as host of Capital FM breakfast

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Sara Cox replaces Zoe Ball on Breakfast Show
25 years, 3 months ago

Sara Cox replaces Zoe Ball on Breakfast Show

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