Zoe Ball to leave BBC Radio 2 breakfast show

Zoe Ball has announced she is stepping down as presenter of Radio 2’s Breakfast Show in December.

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, more to be announced soon.

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