Zoe Ball quits BBC Radio 2 show after six years to 'focus on family'

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Zoe Ball has announced she's quitting her BBC Radio 2 show after six years. She announced her plans to step down during her usual stint on the airwaves from 6.30am on Tuesday (November 19).

She it has been a “privilege” to share her mornings with listeners as she announced her departure from her BBC Radio 2 breakfast show having fronted the morning programme since 2019 after taking over from Chris Evans.

Zoe 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." READ MORE: 'Crying' Gemma Atkinson says she's alive' after glimpse inside epic 40th birthday celebrations in Manchester Making the announcement she said: "Okay, you lovely bunch, I have some news.

After six years of fun times alongside you all on the breakfast show, I’ve decided it’s time to step away from the early alarm call and start a new chapter. "You know I think the world of you all, listeners, and it truly has been such a privilege to share the mornings with you, to go through life’s little ups and downs." In an official statement, she 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.