Zoe Ball confirmed on Saturday that she would be stepping down from her BBC Radio 2 role in the new year after seven years in the job. The star had spent nearly six years in the role when she first stepped down from her breakfast show in December 2024, before returning to the station again four and a half months later for a new afternoon slot.

Zoe's final stint as presenter for the slot will be next Saturday, but she has confirmed that she will still be on the network for a selection of special shows, including a 'Christmas crooners' special and an era show next year. When she previously stepped down, Zoe was in tears, and told listeners: "It's been such a gift to do this show… Pretty cool to be the first lass to host, and I won't be the last. Remember, girls, you can do anything."

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