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.

Zoe Ball’s BBC Radio 2 replacement has reacted to his new appointment as breakfast show host. On Tuesday (19 November), it was revealed that Ball would be leaving her role after six “incredible” years – a position she joined after replacing Chris Evans in 2018.

Presenter Zoe Ball has said she is “really touched” while thanking fans and friends for their messages after she announced she was leaving BBC Radio 2’s Breakfast Show next month.The 53-year-old will step down from presenting the show next month to “focus on family”,