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Scottish Sun
31-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
BBC disaster as Radio 2 loses half a million listeners after Zoe Ball quits and is replaced by Scott Mills
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) BBC Radio 2's presenter switch-up has seen the channel lose half a million weekly listeners. Back in December, former Radio 1 broadcaster Scott Mills, 51, was revealed as Zoe Ball's replacement as she took a break from the plum presenting spot. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 7 BBC Radio 2's listening figures have plummeted since a presenter switch up Credit: PA 7 Scott Mills took over the Breakfast Show slot, yet listeners have dropped as the year goes on Credit: Supplied 7 Zoe Ball quit her Breakfast Show in December Credit: PA 7 Zoe has since returned to the BBC Radio 2 fold with The Zoe Ball Show, which airs every Saturday Credit: PA At the time Zoe, 54 - who had been absent from a handful of shows due to issues off air - told how December 20 would be her last early-morning programme after six years as she chose to "focus on family." Listeners were quick to spot three clues she was set to up sticks, including a family tragedy. She has since returned to the BBC Radio 2 fold with The Zoe Ball Show, which airs every Saturday. Yet between April and June 2025 the station has lost half a million listeners compared to figures from three months earlier. Scott took over in January 2025. Between January and March 2025, 13.11million listeners tuned into the station overall. Yet during the most recent time period reviewed, this dropped to 12.62million. Specifically for the Breakfast Show, figures marked 6.45million average weekly listeners from January to March. Yet between April and June, this has dropped to 6.22million. Zoe Ball says it's 'lovely to be back' as she returns to BBC Radio 2 after stepping down from breakfast show ALL CHANGE Zoe's last BBC Radio 2 Breakfast show was on Friday, December 20 - with "plenty of fun and shenanigans" ahead of Christmas. Yet at the time, Zoe said she would remain on BBC Radio 2. 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." Telling her listeners about her decision, she said: "I've decided it's time to step away from the early alarm call and start a new chapter. Zoe Ball's career so far Zoe was born in Blackpool and is daughter of the children's TV presenter Johnny Ball and his wife Julia. She appeared on television at a young age as part of the studio audience of the Saturday morning children's show, Saturday Superstore when her father was a guest. The star began her career in broadcasting as a presenter on the pre-school programme Playdays. After various behind the scenes roles, she earned a spot as a regular host of Top of the Pops, when she alternated with the likes of Jayne Middlemiss and Jo Whiley. In 1996, she was chosen to front BBC One's saturday morning show Live & Kicking, which led to stints on The Big Breakfast on Channel 4. But she maintained a huge presence on the radio as she was chosen to be the co-host of BBC Radio 1 Breakfast alongside Kevin Greening in October 1997. Zoe was later appointed the sole host of the show in a groundbreaking move by the corporation as she was the first female DJ to hold the post. The presenter chose to leave the station in March 2000 to start a family, where she was succeeded by Sara Cox. As a mainstream face in TV through the noughties, she hosted a range of huge programmes for ITV, including the Brit Awards in 2002, Extinct in 2006, and both Soapstar Superstar and Grease Is The Word in 2007. In mid-2002, she returned to radio when she joined Xfm (later known as Radio X), when she was the voice of the weekday drivetime show until December 2003. In 2004, she stood in for Ricky Gervais while he filmed the second series of The Office. In October 2005, she appeared as a contestant on the third series of Strictly Come Dancing, where she was partnered with Ian Waite, The star impressed viewers with her footwork and the duo waltzed into third place. In 2011, she returned to the franchise as she took over as the host of the magazine spin-off show, It Takes Two. She also filled in for Claudia Winkleman on the main show in 2014, when The Traitors star took leave after her daughter suffered serious burn injuries. After 10 years fronting the show, Zoe announced she was quitting her role on BBC Two in May 2021. Zoe's journey in BBC Radio 2 started in 2006 when she fronted specialist documentaries. Over the years she sat in for names such as Dermot O'Leary, Ken Bruce and Chris Evans. After several shake-ups, she returned to the station on a permanent basis when she took over Dermot's Saturday afternoon slot between 3pm and 6pm. In October 2018, Chris Evans moved to Virgin Radio and he personally announced that Zoe would take over his popular slot. She started presenting the breakfast show on 14 January 2019. "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." She added she would also miss her colleagues, saying they were "like family to me". The early morning presenter added: "But I won't miss the 4am alarm call, if I'm completely honest. "You know I love you all to bits." 7 Zoe quit the early morning slot to 'focus on family' Credit: BBC 7 She is now back on the channel with a Saturday show Credit: PA
The Irish Sun
31-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
BBC disaster as Radio 2 loses half a million listeners after Zoe Ball quits and is replaced by Scott Mills
BBC Radio 2's presenter switch-up has seen the channel lose half a million weekly listeners. Back in December, former Radio 1 broadcaster 7 BBC Radio 2's listening figures have plummeted since a presenter switch up Credit: PA 7 Scott Mills took over the Breakfast Show slot, yet listeners have dropped as the year goes on Credit: Supplied 7 Zoe Ball quit her Breakfast Show in December Credit: PA 7 Zoe has since returned to the BBC Radio 2 fold with The Zoe Ball Show, which airs every Saturday Credit: PA At the time told how December 20 would be her as she chose to "focus on family." Listeners were quick to she was set to up sticks, including a family tragedy. She has since returned to the BBC Radio 2 fold with The Zoe Ball Show, which airs every Saturday. Yet between April and June 2025 the station has lost half a million listeners compared to figures from three months earlier. read more radio 2 Scott took over in January 2025. Between January and March 2025, 13.11million listeners tuned into the station overall. Yet during the most recent time period reviewed, this dropped to 12.62million. Specifically for the Breakfast Show, figures marked 6.45million average weekly listeners from January to March. Most read in Celebrity Yet between April and June, this has dropped to 6.22million. Zoe Ball says it's 'lovely to be back' as she returns to BBC Radio 2 after stepping down from breakfast show ALL CHANGE Zoe's Yet at the time, Zoe said she would remain on BBC Radio 2. 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." Telling her listeners about her decision, she said: "I've decided it's time to step away from the early alarm call and start a new chapter. Zoe Ball's career so far Zoe was born in Blackpool and is daughter of the children's TV presenter Johnny Ball and his wife Julia. She appeared on television at a young age as part of the studio audience of the Saturday morning children's show, Saturday Superstore when her father was a guest. The star began her career in broadcasting as a presenter on the pre-school programme Playdays. After various behind the scenes roles, she earned a spot as a regular host of Top of the Pops, when she alternated with the likes of In 1996, she was chosen to front BBC One's saturday morning show Live & Kicking, which led to stints on The Big Breakfast on Channel 4. But she maintained a huge presence on the radio as she was chosen to be the co-host of BBC Radio 1 Breakfast alongside Kevin Greening in October 1997. Zoe was later appointed the sole host of the show in a groundbreaking move by the corporation as she was the first female DJ to hold the post. The presenter chose to leave the station in March 2000 to start a family, where she was succeeded by As a mainstream face in TV through the noughties, she hosted a range of huge programmes for ITV, including the Brit Awards in 2002, Extinct in 2006, and both In mid-2002, she returned to radio when she joined Xfm (later known as In October 2005, she appeared as a contestant on the third series of Strictly Come Dancing, where she was partnered with In 2011, she returned to the franchise as she took over as the host of the magazine spin-off show, She also filled in for Claudia Winkleman on the main show in 2014, when The Traitors star took leave after her daughter suffered serious burn injuries. After 10 years fronting the show, Zoe Zoe's journey in BBC Radio 2 started in 2006 when she fronted specialist documentaries. Over the years she sat in for names such as Dermot O'Leary, After several shake-ups, she returned to the station on a permanent basis when she took over Dermot's Saturday afternoon slot between 3pm and 6pm. In October 2018, "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." She added she would also miss her colleagues, saying they were "like family to me". The early morning presenter added: "But I won't miss the 4am alarm call, if I'm completely honest. "You know I love you all to bits." 7 Zoe quit the early morning slot to 'focus on family' Credit: BBC 7 She is now back on the channel with a Saturday show Credit: PA 7 Between April and June, Scott's Breakfast Show listening figures have dropped to 6.22million. Credit: PA
The Irish Sun
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Huge blow for Natalie Cassidy and Joanna Page as show AXED just one year after launching
NATALIE Cassidy and Joanna Page have been dealt a huge blow after the BBC failed to re-commission their podcast. The EastEnders alum, 42, and Gavin and Stacey favourite, 48, had teamed up for the audio shows discussing all things on and off the box. Advertisement 6 Natalie Cassidy and Joanna Page's Off The Telly podcast is coming to an end Credit: Off The Telly - BBC 6 It came after Natalie Cassidy quit EastEnders after 32 years Credit: BBC 6 Her co-hist, Gavin and Stacey icon Joanna Page, asked fans for their favourite moments from Off The Telly Credit: Off The Telly - BBC Natalie had Yet the episodes, which generally clock in at under an hour long, will now come to an end. Welsh screen star "Send us a voicenote," before stating the contact number. Advertisement read more natalie cassidy The Sun has reached out to the BBC for comment. A BBC spokesperson told us: 'What started as a six month project turned into more than a year of joyous TV chatter, and over 80 heart-warming episodes. "Though they both loved making the series, Natalie Cassidy and Joanna Page have very busy schedules and on the 21st May, the final episode of Off the Telly will be released on BBC Sounds. "Thank you to Nat and Jo for their warm recommendations and insider analysis, and to the whole team for keeping listeners in the loop with what to watch. Advertisement Most read in Celebrity "We look forward to working with Nat and Jo again soon!" Natalie, who told of her ALL CHANGE The podcast scrap came after we reported how BBC Daytime have commissioned a new series - under the working title Natalie Cassidy Learning to Care - for BBC One and iPlayer. Advertisement The actress will fulfil her longtime ambition of wanting to train as carer. This means enrolling at one of the UK's top Health & Social Care colleges - alongside the next generation of carers. EastEnders Natalie Cassidy rushes to her nephew's aid in hospital after he dramatically collapsed and 'woke up in a body bag' In recent years, Natalie has cared for family members and volunteered in local groups. The show follows her journey across classroom to community care services - as she's there for life's toughest moments. Advertisement While to make things official, the actress will have to pass her final exam. Natalie said: 'I'm thrilled to be embarking on a new adventure with BBC Daytime. EastEnders stars who QUIT MICHELLE Collins has seen her second EastEnders stint boost her bank balance. Yet what stars have quit this year? The Sun exclusively reported how Michelle, 62, was down to £20,000 in her company accounts when she agreed to a Her character, Cindy Beale, was presumed dead off-camera in 1998. Yet what about the 2024 exits? Earlier this summer, loyal soap fans appeared to note how It came after Alan Ford enjoyed just six-months on-screen. Fans also Additionally, a host of stars have One of the most successful stars to come from the BBC One soap is Rob Kazinsky. He played Stacey Slater's brother Sean Slater from 2006 to 2009, he has starred in Hollywood blockbusters Pacific Rim and Ben Hardy, who quit EastEnders as Bobby Beale almost a decade ago, went on to break Hollywood the following year, when he starred as Archangel in X-Men: Apocalypse. Since then, he has played Roger Taylor in Queen biopic Michelle Ryan played Zoe Slater until 2005. She starred as the lead in short-lived American series Bionic Woman from 2007 to 2008. "In a series exploring social care, I will be going back to college and learning for the first time since leaving school at 16. "Caring has always been a huge part of my life, from watching my mum care for my nan, to being a mother to caring for my dad, this series is close to my heart and I can't wait for you to see it.' Advertisement She also fronts the Channel 4 consumer affairs show What's the Big Deal? The screen favourite also took part in The Masked Singer earlier this year, in disguise as Bush. Natalie also 6 The pair's 'busy schedules' are to blame for the show ending Credit: steve bright Advertisement 6 Joanna is best known for her role as Stacey Shipman in Gavin and Stacey on the BBC Credit: PA 6 Natalie has bagged a host of new media work since her EastEnders exit Credit: Getty
