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The Latest Breaking News from Radio 2

BBC radio breakfast shows enjoy increase in listeners

Radio 2 remains the UK’s most popular station, with an average weekly audience of 12.7 million.

Evening Standard

BBC radio breakfast shows see listeners increase bar one station

Radio 2 remains the UK’s most popular station with Scott Mills at the helm

The Independent UK

Dermot O’Leary plays tribute to Terry Wogan on 10th anniversary of his death

Sir Terry’s 1978 hit single The Floral Dance was played on BBC Radio 2 on Saturday.

Evening Standard

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Strictly needs Zoe Ball – but does she need Strictly?

IN FOCUS: The veteran broadcaster is a frontrunner to replace Tess and Claudia on the BBC juggernaut but, after a difficult few years, will she swap her hard-won work-life balance for one of the biggest roles in TV, asks Katie Rosseinsky

The Independent UK

Zoe Ball says she’d ‘love’ to host Strictly Come Dancing after mounting speculation

Ex-Radio 2 star has broken silence on rumours she'll host BBC series

The Independent UK

Zoe Ball shares family's 'tricky' reaction to her quitting drinking after 'shameful' past experiences

The Radio 2 star, 55, went to rehab after struggling with alcohol abuse for decades

Evening Standard

Zoe Ball reveals she is donating her bras after 'losing weight'

Ball said on her podcast it was ‘brilliant’ she’d lost weight, but that she needs to sort out her bra drawer

Evening Standard

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Zoe Ball’s dad claims she’s in the running for Strictly Come Dancing role – and reveals when BBC will decide

Paddy McGuinness and Stacey Dooley are also believed to be on the BBC’s shortlist

The Independent UK

Zoe Ball shares telling post about 'powerful new year' after quitting Radio 2 show amid Strictly rumours

The radio host, 55, is one of the frontrunners to replace Claudia Winkleman or Tess Daly as a host on Strictly Come Dancing

Evening Standard

Strictly Come Dancing fans back Zoe Ball for hosting job after Radio 2 exit announcement

Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman will present their final episode of Strictly this Saturday

The Independent UK

Zoe Ball to leave role as presenter of her BBC Radio 2 show

Ball will be replaced by Emma Willis but will continue to host special programmes for the station

The Guardian - UK

Zoe Ball leaves BBC Radio 2 Saturday show as Emma Willis named replacement

Speaking on the show, the 55-year-old said she would be leaving in the new year but will still present a number of specials on the station.

Evening Standard

Zoe Ball to leave BBC Radio 2 show as Emma Willis named replacement

Zoe Ball has announced she is leaving her role as presenter of her BBC Radio 2 show.

Evening Standard

Zoe Ball steps down from BBC Radio 2 show and announces her replacement

‘I am thrilled to tell you that you will be in the safest of hands,’ broadcaster tells listeners

The Independent UK

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Brian Hayes obituary

Pioneer of radio phone-ins who hosted a popular show on LBC in the 1970s and 80s, and won Sony awards for his work on BBC Radio 2 and Radio 5 Live

Evening Standard

Standard campaign to tackle youth unemployment shortlisted for top journalism award

Our Destination Unknown campaign has been nominated for the Public Service prize at the 2025 British Journalism Awards

Woman & Home

Lorraine Kelly to make Radio 2 debut in surprise career move amid ITV cuts

While the future of her TV show remains uncertain due to ITV budget cuts, the presenter is branching out into new projects

Evening Standard

Ken Bruce says he no longer listens to his former Radio 2 slot as he reflects on falling audience numbers

The broadcaster signed off from Radio 2 in early 2023 before moving to Greatest Hits Radio, where his mid-morning programme and long-running PopMaster quiz have since become the station’s flagship draw

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The Independent UK

Vernon Kay’s predecessor comments on sharp decline in Radio 2 audience

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The Independent UK

Ken Bruce comments on BBC Radio 2 show’s drop in ratings after Vernon Kay takeover

Veteran presenter said he was ‘aware’ that audience figures for his old show had dropped since he quit in 2023

The Independent UK

Lorraine Kelly makes Radio 2 debut in huge Christmas BBC schedule reveal

BBC Radio 2 will also host a special celebrating the music of Stevie Wonder

Evening Standard

Lorraine Kelly to make Radio 2 debut as BBC reveals Christmas line-up

Kelly will present in Jeremy Vine’s slot over the festive period and Radio 4 will feature a festive special of Desert Island Discs with Kate Winslet.

Woman & Home

‘I avoided walking and running in front of anyone’ - Sara Cox reveals lifelong challenges she overcame to complete ultra marathon

A BBC One documentary follows the presenter's Children In Need journey and the body issues she overcame to run in front of an audience

The Independent UK

Sara Cox says she ‘can’t really walk’ after epic Children in Need challenge

Radio 2 DJ raised more than £10m after completing five marathons across five consecutive days

The Independent UK

Who is Lenny Rush? All you need to know about this year’s Children in Need presenters

BBC Children in Need is returning for a night of entertainment to raise money for young people across the UK. A team of presenters, including Paddy McGuinness, Mel Giedroyc, Lenny Rush, Big Zuu, Rochelle Humes, and Vernon Kay, will host the event. This will be Rush’s third year presenting the…

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