Zoe Ball's new Radio 2 show has been officially unveiled.
The presenter stood down from her Breakfast Show last year, though her return to the station was teased last month by fellow presenter Gaby Roslin.
The BBC has now announced details of Zoe's comeback, confirming that she will air a new Saturday show from May between 1pm and 3pm that will see her play some of her favourite music and have "lots of laughs reconnecting with listeners".
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"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," said head of Radio 2 Helen Thomas.
Additionally, she is set to host a concert special on the station celebrating the career of Elaine Paige, which will be broadcast on May 4 between 8pm and 10pm, while she will also interview the singer in a Radio 2 and BBC TV special in April.
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Zoe broke down in tears as she signed off on the Breakfast Show for the final time in December, telling listeners that it had been "been a real privilege to keep you company through your morning manoeuvres".
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"You’re just there and I’m just here having a chat with a mate," she added. "It’s such a special intimate relationship. It’s never lost on me."
Noting they had "been through life’s little highs and little lows together", Zoe expressed hope that they had "managed to bring some sunshine and light when you’ve most needed it, a daft distraction from the harder stuff".
"I’ve been bowled over by your messages across the years," she continued. "Thank you for sharing with me your stories… Together listeners, there’s been much laughter, some silliness, a few tears, lots of singing, and there has been dancing. May there always be dancing."
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