‘It’s time to step away from the early alarm call’

Zoe Ball has announced she is stepping down as presenter of Radio 2’s Breakfast Show in December.

Ball said: “After six incredible years on the Radio 2 Breakfast Show, it’s time for me to step away from the very early mornings and focus on family.”

She will remain on the station, and said more news on what that would involve would be announced in the new year.

Her last show will be on Friday 20 December, “just in time for Christmas with plenty of fun and shenanigans,” she told listeners on her Tuesday show.