Zoe Ball's BBC Radio 2 return confirmed as star announces brand new show

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Zoe Ball is returning to BBC Radio 2 after leaving last year. The 54-year-old quit her morning breakfast show in December with her pal Scott Mills taking over hosting duties.

And now, two months later, it has been announced that she will host a brand new weekly music instalment as well as two specials, including a BBC TV show celebrating the six decade long career of Scots West End legend, Elaine Paige.Zoe will launch her Saturday show between 1 and 3pm, playing some of her favourite hits, which she has promised to showcase her having "lots of laughs" as well as striking up a bond with her listeners.Helen Thomas, Head of Radio 2, says: "Zoe is one of the UK's most loved presenters, so I'm thrilled to announce that she has a new home on Radio 2 on Saturday lunchtimes, plus she'll be hosting various specials for us throughout the year." Zoe hosted her last Radio 2 Breakfast Show on Friday, December 20, after six years and most recently presented two episodes of Christmas Crooners over the festive period.

As previously announced, she will also host Elaine Paige: 60 Years in Showbusiness, a world exclusive concert honouring the extraordinary career of the Scot on Sunday (1-3pm).The news comes after Zoe's eldest child, musician Woody Cook, revealed that his mum had been helping out in her local cafe after leaving her radio show. "These crazy party people I grew up with are now gardening, making puzzles and working in the local café.

It's very funny to see that transitional period, just as I'm kind of leaving the nest and now at the start of something big for me in music," he told MailOnline.