Zoe Ball replaced on BBC Radio 2 Breakfast Show after sad announcement

The BBC has finally announced who will take over as host on the airwaves for Steve Wright's Pick of the Pops show on Radio 2 following his tragic passing earlier this year.

Crimewatch host Rav Wilding has announced that he and wife Jill Morgan have secretly split after more than a decade together.The TV personality, who is also known for his role on BBC's Morning Live, took to social media to address the rumours about his marriage, sharing a heartfelt message with his followers.The 46 year old, who welcomed a daughter with Jill in 2020, expressed that they had amicably parted ways last year and are now focusing on co-parenting their beloved child. In a candid Instagram post, Rav wrote: "For those asking questions myself and Jill amicably separated last year.

One of the BBC’s highest profile radio presenters has apologized for comments about people with glass eyes in a recent video to promote his new children’s book.

Long-serving presenter Garry Richardson will step down from BBC Radio Four’s Today programme this autumn, the corporation has announced. Garry will present the sports news on the early morning programme for the final time on 9 September 9. It will mark exactly 50 years since the radio presenter's first day as a junior researcher for the BBC back in 1974.

BBC Countryfile has responded to viewer complaints about a recent episode after it decided to shine a light on a health issue faced by rural communities.The show, which aired on 17 March, featured Charlotte Smith and Sean Fletcher exploring the beautiful Marlborough Downs in North Wessex, known for its chalk grasslands, ancient woods, and unique streams. However, during the same episode, Datshiane Navanayagam also visited Devon and Cornwall to highlight the difficulties rural residents face when trying to access NHS dentists.

Stacey Solomon got emotional as she told her fans about the "last episode" of her show, Sort Your Life Out, as she issued a plea to the BBC for "more episodes".The final episode of the latest series aired on Tuesday, 2 April.The show came back to BBC One last month and Stacey, who is 34, and her pals - Dilly Carter, Iwan Carrington and Rob Bent - have been helping families tidy up their homes in a big way. In the last episode, the team helped a couple named Martin and Shirley make their house neat after their two adopted girls left home. Martin and Shirley want to open their home to a foster child when they stop working.

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.

Strictly Come Dancing star Giovanni Pernice has shared some heartfelt words about his time filming hit show Anton and Giovanni's Adventures in Spain.The pro dancer starred alongside fellow Strictly dancer Anton du Beke and the pair travelled together in the BBC programme. Tonight's finale episode saw Anton's family join them for the final part of their journey, and Giovanni emotionally told Anton: "Thank you for having me in your country.To say I'm glad to be here is not enough, I came here because I can see my best friend happier." In response, Anton said: "What a lovely lovely way to spend the summer. Where to next? " This led to Giovanni hinting that their show might return, as he replied: "Well it doesn't really matter where we're going as long as we are together.

Just weeks after making her highly anticipated debut on ITV's This Morning, the BBC are reportedly looking to snatch up Cat Deeley. Cat - who is making waves on the hit daytime TV show - is said to have caught the eye of BBC bosses who are keen to lure her over to their network and host an entertainment show. A source, according to The Mail on Sunday, has claimed that following a 'tit for tat' row between the BBC and ITV over poaching one another's talent, some bosses are said to 'see the tremendous value' in hiring Cat.

Viewers tuned into BBC's Gladiators on Saturday to get their final fix of the revived game show. Saturday's show saw the finalists - Finlay Anderson and Wesley Male, and Marie-Louise Nicholson and Bronte Jones - take on the Gladiators in a bid to be crowned the 2024 champions.

Tess Daly gushed about how grateful she felt as she celebrated her birthday with a scrumptious cake as well as cards and presents from her family and friends. The Strictly Come Dancing host turned 55 on Friday and marked her milestone in style as she took to social media to share some special moments from her day.

A hugely popular BBC sitcom has quietly been axed after three series. Hit show Motherland will not be returning with a fourth season, actress Diane Morgan has confirmed. Diane, 48, who played Liz in Motherland, shared the sad news in a new interview.

Katie Price was cut off by BBC Radio 4 host Clare McDonnell during her appearance on Woman's Hour, after the former glamour model started ranting about the DVLA and her driving ban. Clare had to interrupt Katie as she discussed her driving troubles and why she hasn't been able to get her license back since her ban ended.To keep things fair on the publicly funded radio show, Clare reminded listeners that "the DVLA aren't here" to share their side of the story while Katie vented. During her chat on Woman's Hour, Katie talked about her experiences with cosmetic surgery - advising young women not to have surgery without doing their homework - and about raising a disabled child as a single mum.The brave star was also asked about her many driving bans and recent bankruptcy news.

BBC News star Robin Brant has revealed that he's leaving the channel after 20 years as a correspondent.The broadcaster took to social media to share the sad news. Writing on X, formerly known as Twitter, he said: "NEWS ABOUT ME: I’m moving on from @BBCNews.This weekend will be my last, after 20+ years on the staff.

Radio 2 listeners were in for a shock on Thursday morning when usual host Zoe Ball was replaced by Radio royalty Tony Blackburn. Earlier in the week Tony had emotionally signed off on his last show for BBC Berkshire, Oxford and Solent.

BBC radio star Tony Blackburn became emotional as he signed off the last time after 43 years on the air.The 81 year old broadcasting legend has been a permanent fixture on the airwaves for BBC Berkshire, Oxford and Solent, but is now hanging up his headphones to concentrate on other projects, including work on Radio 2. When he played his last song, You'll Never Find Another Love Like Mine, he joked: "You'll never find another laugh like mine... 43 years on BBC local radio and that's it as far as I'm concerned.Thank you so much.

Courtney Love’s Women.The series will see the music legend share her “ultimate soundtrack to her life” as she reflects on the women in music who have “shaped her journey, her sound and her next chapter”.Across eight episodes that will air from April 8 to April 15, the Hole founder and singer will journey through the eras of her life and the music that made her alongside her friend and music podcaster and writer, Rob Harvilla.Love will recall the musical moments from throughout her formative years as part of the series, including when she discovered disco through the record collection at a childhood care home and recited Sylvia Plath poetry for a Mickey Mouse Club audition.She will also detail her love of Billie Holiday and Nina Simone and recall her time at an all-girl boarding school in New Zealand and in juvenile detention, before she reflects on couch-surfing across America and struggles with drug abuse.Other topics covered in the series will include her acting career, her attempts to creatively matchmake Stevie Nicks and Billy Corgan, hanging out with Debbie Harry at a Limp Bizkit album launch at the Playboy Mansion, Gwen Stefani – after years of public feuding between the pair – her relationship with Nirvana‘s Kurt Cobain, taking pandemic guitar lessons with The Big Moon’s Juliet Jackson and more.Samantha Moy, Head of BBC Radio 6 Music, said in a press statement: “Courtney Love is an icon and a trailblazer – her influence on music and culture over the decades is undeniable.

After three years at the helm of Radio 2, presenter Claudia Winkleman has officially quit her role on the broadcaster's Saturday morning slot.The 52 year old waved goodbye to her listeners on her final show on Saturday, 23 March, and said: "We’ve come to the end and I'm allergic to goodbyes but i do want to say many thanks yous, I would like to thank Helen and everyone at Radio 2." Her voice wavering as it sounded like she was fighting tears, she added: "But my biggest thanks are to you the listeners, I have worked in tele for 24 years and I have never been more nervous than I was taking over for Graham you were warm welcoming and so lovely to me... "I love your weekly messages and updates, I just want to say thank you so much." Hanging up her headphones, the host played one parting song, saying: "This is from me to you, it could only be this…" before playing Wonderwall by Oasis.

As Claudia Winkleman bids farewell to her BBC Radio 2 show on Saturday, 23 March, she'll be leaving the comfort of the studio for the splendour of her home. For when she isn't busy filming at the huge Ardross Castle in Scotland for The Traitors, or at Elstree Studios for Strictly Come Dancing she is likely to be found at her family's stunning mansion – a Grade-II listed London townhouse tucked away near Marble Arch. Claudia treasures her privacy, yet occasionally offers glimpses into her family abode shared with husband Kris Thykier and their three children.

“Downton Abbey” film is coming to the silver screen.According to star Imelda Staunton — who played Lady Maud Bagshaw in the first two movies — a threequel is set to premiere sometime next year.“The Crown” alum, 68, spilled the royal tea in a recent interview with BBC Radio 2 host Zoe Ball.“There will be the final film – there you go,” Staunton dished.Ball then quipped that she hopes that the “Shakespeare in Love” star won’t be reprimanded for revealing the info.“I don’t care,” Staunton bluntly said.The Sun reported Wednesday that the cast will begin shooting this summer at Highclere Castle in Hampshire, England, for a 2025 debut.According to the outlet, Paul Giamatti is also set to reprise his role as Harold Levinson.He last made an appearance on the Julian Fellowes historical drama in a 2013 Christmas special alongside Shirley MacLaine.Two big-screen adaptions based on the 2010 series of the same name were previously released in 2019 and 2022.The OG show ran until 2015, across five seasons, taking the influential Crawley clan and their estate servants throughout the turmoil of the 1910s and 1920s.The ensemble cast included Hugh Bonneville and Elizabeth McGovern as the Earl and Countess of Grantham, as well as Maggie Smith as the Dowager Countess.Smith’s character met her demise in the second film, titled “Downton Abbey: A New Era,” in 2022.Rounding out the show’s ensemble are Laura Carmichael, Jim Carter, Raquel Cassidy, Brendan Coyle, Michelle Dockery, Kevin Doyle, Michael Fox, Joanne Froggatt, Harry Hadden-Paton, Robert James-Collier, Allen Leech, Phyllis Logan, Sophie McShera, Lesley Nichol and Penelope Wilton.Bonneville, 60, previously discussed how the franchise was beginning to weigh him down.“I suspect, on a