BBC Radio 1 has confirmed Mollie King's temporary replacement on air as she goes on maternity leave.
The presenter, Saturdays singer and former Strictly Come Dancing contestant revealed in August that she is expecting her second child with fiancé Stuart Broad.
It has now been announced that Radio 1 and 1Xtra's Jeremiah Asiamah will sit in for Mollie alongside regular co-presenter Matt Edmondson for their Monday to Thursday afternoon show, starting on Monday, December 2.
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"No pressure covering one of the biggest shows on Radio 1, just gotta make sure I don’t throw up mid link," Jeremiah said.
Matt added: "Jerry was the number one name on both mine and Mollie’s list for her maternity cover – we’re both huge fans of his and I’m hoping he can learn a thing or two about being incredibly cool from me."
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Mollie's break means she will also temporarily leave her Radio 1's Future Pop show on Thursdays, with Maia Beth and Jodie Bryant – who have previously hosted the show – confirmed to sit in for the star.
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"I live and breathe pop music, so many of the artists we play on Future Pop I’ve seen go from playing support slots to headlining sold out shows – I can’t explain what a joy it is to be supporting their journey and helping give a platform to talented artists who really deserve it," Maia said.
Jodie added: "I am beyond excited to present Future Pop on BBC Radio 1 and help listeners discover their next favourite pop star! Championing new artists during such an exciting pop era is a proper dream come true. Let’s go!"
"Everyone at Radio 1 is thrilled for Mollie as she embarks on this new chapter and we wish her the best of luck on her maternity leave," Radio 1 head Aled Haydn Jones said.
"It’s also an amazing opportunity for Jeremiah, Maia and Jodie who I’m sure will do a brilliant job at covering her shows."
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