December 20th 2024.
On Monday, Scott Mills will be taking over from Zoe Ball as the new host of the BBC Radio 2 breakfast show. Zoe, who has been the beloved voice of the show for the past six years, has officially signed off for the last time, and Scott will be stepping into her shoes in January.
Scott and Zoe are not only colleagues, but also close friends. In fact, they go way back to their days at Radio 1, when Scott used to do the early morning show before Zoe. In November, Zoe expressed her support for Scott, saying, "He's not only a brilliant producer, but also one of the best in radio. I'm beyond thrilled that he's taking over the breakfast show. It's always been his dream, and he's had an incredible year - from traveling around the world to getting married to his partner Sam. I can't wait to tune in during my school run!"
Fans who have tuned in to Zoe's show every weekday morning from 6:30am to 9:30am are saddened to see her go. As she played the song "Keeping The Dream Alive" by Münchener Freiheit during her final show, Zoe bid farewell to her listeners, saying, "Take care, lovely peeps. You are my top cats. Merry Christmas everyone."
While Zoe has a friendly and warm personality that has garnered her a dedicated fanbase, Scott is a seasoned BBC radio host known for his energetic presenting style, witty commentary, and engaging interactions with listeners. He was overjoyed to be chosen for the prestigious breakfast slot, calling it a "dream come true" and a culmination of his 24 years at the BBC. He fondly remembered his first show, which had only one listener - his mother.
Scott's journey to the top spot at Radio 2 has been a long one. He started his career as a DJ at the young age of 16 on Hampshire's Power FM and quickly became the youngest presenter in the UK. After working at a few city radio stations, he joined London's Heart FM in 1995. Three years later, he was approached by Radio 1, and he has been climbing the ranks ever since. From hosting the early breakfast show at 4am, he eventually landed a permanent spot on the weekday evening show, which was later renamed "The Scott Mills Show." He also regularly filled in for other Radio 2 presenters, solidifying his position as a mainstay at the beloved station.
In July 2022, it was announced that Scott would be taking over the afternoon slot from the late Steve Wright. Now, after two years, he has finally achieved his goal of hosting the primetime breakfast show at Radio 2.
While many fans are sad to see Zoe go, they have also shown their support for Scott as her successor. Fellow presenter Rylan took to social media to express his love for Zoe and his excitement for Scott, saying, "If you grazed your knee, you would bleed radio. I know how much this means to you and I'm so proud of you." Radio 2 morning listeners also shared their thoughts, with one fan saying, "I used to hide my earphones under my hair in school so I could listen to Scott and Chris Stark on their Radio 1 show." Another fan congratulated Scott, saying, "You are perfect for the position. I'll miss Zoe, but I love this choice."
Scott may have big shoes to fill, but with his decades of experience and passion for radio, he is more than capable of taking over the coveted breakfast slot. We can't wait to see what he has in store for us!
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