Zoe Ball’s statement in full as she quits BBC Radio 2 show after 6 years to 'focus on family'

ok.co.uk:

As Zoe Ball confirmed on Tuesday (19 November) that she is stepping down from hosting her BBC Radio 2 Breakfast show, the presenter, 53, shared an emotional statement with her loyal listeners.The long-time presenter began: "Ok 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 focus on family.

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, we got through the lockdown together, didn't we? "We’ve shared a hell of a lot, the good times, the tough times, there’s been a lot of laughter.

And I am going to miss you cats. I'm going to miss my amazing Prod Squad who I adore. Already missing Mike, I'm going to miss Tina and Richie.They've all become like family to me, like you lot.