Zoe Ball emotionally signs off final Radio 2 Breakfast Show: “It’s been very special”

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announced last month that she would be bringing her time as presenter of the Radio 2 Breakfast Show to an end. Speaking to listeners at the time, she reflected on “six incredible years” in the role, and explained that the decision came for her as she was ready to “step away from the very early mornings and focus on family”.Her final show took place this morning (December 20), and saw her receive countless messages of thanks from listeners, fellow presenters, and famous faces including David Tennant and Revd Kate Bottley.After breaking out an assortment of tracks for the final episode – including songs by Led Zeppelin, The Beatles, David Bowie, Elbow and more – Ball addressed listeners to reflect on her time on the show, and thank them for their support.“It’s been such a gift to do this show, to follow wonderful Terry [Wogan] and, of course, Chris [Evans], tough acts to follow.

Pretty cool to be the first lass to host and I won’t be the last. Remember, girls, you can do anything,” she began.“So to the biggest stars of our Breakfast Show, that’s you all of our listeners – young and old, and those in the middle – thank you for tuning in, whether as a lone listener, as a family, as a work gang on your morning jogs, dog walks, truck drives, training, commutes or hiding in bed, it’s been a real privilege to keep you company through your morning manoeuvres.

You’re just there, and I’m just here having a chat with a mate.”She continued: “It’s such a special, intimate relationship. It’s never lost on me that we’ve been through life’s little highs and little lows together.