Michael Ball announced as Steve Wright’s replacement on BBC Radio 2’s Love Songs show

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 Singer and West End star Michael Ball will take over a new Sunday Love Songs show on BBC Radio 2, it has been announced, following the death of popular presenter Steve Wright earlier this year. “Steve made Love Songs ‘appointment to listen’ radio,” Ball, 61, said in a statement. “I hope you will join us as we continue to share the love.” open image in gallery Michael Ball with his longtime singing partner, Alfie Boe Wright was one of Radio 2’s most popular long-serving hosts, and presented Love Songs even after he stepped down from the channel in September 2022. open image in gallery Steve Wright died in February this year Meanwhile, Top Gear star Paddy McGuinness will host a new Sunday show from 11am to 1pm when Ball moves to the earlier time, broadcasting his show from Salford as part of the BBC’s bid to better represent audiences around the UK.