Change is happening once again at BBC Radio 2 as Nicki Chapman says goodbye to her early morning listeners.
The Pop Idol legend took to Twitter to let her fans know that her time in the 'damn early' seat had come to an end.
The 56-year-old had spent the last few weeks hosting the slot and entertaining a nation of early risers and people working late shifts, writes The Mirror.
Radio 2 listeners will need to get used to change as there have been quite a few shake ups in the presenting team - with some listeners going elsewhere for their radio fix.
Radio 2 has seen younger hosts over the last few years with veteran stars like Paul O'Grady, Ken Bruce and Steve Wright making way for new presenters like former Radio 1 DJ Scott Mills and comedian Rob Beckett.
When listening figures were released earlier this month, it revealed that Radio 2 is reported to have lost just over half a million listeners over 12 months amid the changes - down 3.9 per cent.
Last week Nicki spoke of the change to the schedule and thanked her listeners for tuning in and reassured them she would be back on Radio 2 airwaves once again in the future.
She said: "Friday Finale, last time sitting in the hot seat or should that be damn early seat on @BBCRadio2. Massive thanks to all the fabulous late shifters, truckers & early birds who have let me be part of this wonderful community at silly o'clock & for your lovely messages today."
One Twitter follower asked: "Last time ever? I love the skirt by the way."
The radio presenter quickly cleared things up, replying: "Last time covering early breakfast but pleased to say still part of the R2 Family x."
Nicki, who was a key figure during the 90s/00s pop music era, thanks to working with Simon Fuller and his management company 19 Entertainment, has been a regular presenter on Radio 2 over the years, regularly filling in for Zoe Ball on the Breakfast Show and Vanessa Feltz on Early Breakfast.
Since Graham Norton left station, the popular star has also been hosting The Saturday Show with Nicki Chapman since the start of 2021.
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