Zoe Ball is leaving BBC Radio 2 next month after six years on air following a tough year after losing her beloved mum

BBC Radio 2 presenter Zoe Ball has revealed that Scott Mills will take over her breakfast show as she steps down after six years “to focus on family”. Announcing her departure on air on Tuesday, she told listeners: “I’ve decided it’s time to step away from the early alarm call and start a new chapter.

Zoe Ball announced on air on Tuesday that she would be leaving her role as host of BBC Radio 2's Breakfast Show after six years.

Zoe Ball is leaving her BBC Radio 2 Breakfast Show a fortnight after Gary Lineker said he will leave Match of the Day.

Zoe Ball has announced she is leaving her BBC Radio 2 Breakfast Show after six years - and now the real reason for her departure has been 'revealed'

Zoe Ball announced on air this morning on Radio 2 and BBC Sounds that she has decided to step down as presenter of the weekday Radio 2 Breakfast Show in December. Zoe will remain on the station, more to be announced soon.

Zoe Ball replaced by Scott Mills on Radio 2 breakfast show - Zoe Ball is second highest earner at BBC, according to the latest figures from the broadcaster

Zoe Ball announced she was quitting the BBC Radio 2 Breakfast Show on Tuesday morning, with her final show set to air on December 20, and now her replacement has been confirmed