Zoe Ball announced on air this morning on Radio 2 and BBC Sounds that she has decided to step down as presenter of the weekday Radio 2 Breakfast Show in December. Zoe will remain on the station, more to be announced soon.

BBC Radio 2 presenter Zoe Ball has revealed that Scott Mills will take over her breakfast show as she steps down after six years “to focus on family”. Announcing her departure on air on Tuesday, she told listeners: “I’ve decided it’s time to step away from the early alarm call and start a new chapter.

BBC Radio 2 has announced Scott Mills as the new host of the station's weekday breakfast show. The Radio 2 DJ will take over from colleague Zoe Ball in December, who announced plans to step down from the early morning show today (November 19) after six years at the helm.