Zoe Ball breaks silence on Radio 2 shake-up as replacements are announced
03.04.2024 - 00:17
/ ok.co.uk
Zoe Ball has spoken out in support of a controversial shake-up at Radio 2.
The BBC have announced that former Take Me Out host Paddy McGuiness and singer and actor Michael Ball will be taking over the station's Sunday morning shows. Michael, 61, will take over Steve Wright's Love Songs, following the tragic passing of Steve earlier this year. While Top Gear presenter Paddy, 50, will be fronting a brand new show.
Radio 2 Breakfast host Zoe, 53, has shown her support for the new hosts. Sharing her excitement on Instagram, she welcomed Paddy with a post captioned: "Welcome, Bolton massive." The announcement that Paddy will be joining the Radio 2 team has left listeners divided, with some taking to social media to express their disappointment. One wrote: "Why does the BBC keep giving Paddy McGuinness DJ work?" "Why is Radio 2 replacing real DJ’s with people off the telly / comedians? It’s really strange", asked another.
While a third penned: "Just lost another Sunday morning listener!" However, not everyone was displeased with the decision, with Rylan also showing his support, as he commented: "Great news xxx" on the announcement. While another said: "I'm sure he will do a great job and good luck to him." Paddy will be taking over the 11am-1pm slot from Michael, who has been moved to the 9am to 11am, where he will be hosting Love Songs with Michael Ball. After the news was made public, Michael shared a statement paying tribute to his predecessor Steve.
He wrote: "Steve made Love Songs ‘appointment to listen’ radio. I’m beyond excited and more than a little nervous to be tasked with the chance to continue with his extraordinary legacy. "Beautiful, moving, relaxing and uplifting music to lift the soul on a Sunday morning,
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