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strictly come dance fans have supported zoe ball To present primetime show after star announces decision to step down radio 2,
ball – which last year Quit hosting iconic breakfast show Has presented a Saturday afternoon show on the radio station since May – focusing on family following the death of his mother.
Earlier this week, the 55-year-old announced that she would be leaving the weekend program And fans are wondering if her exit could be a sign that she’s in line for one of these strictly Presenting jobs left vacant by the departure of Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman.
“Zoe Ball has recently left her Radio 2 show, so she could be a contender strictly,” one fan wrote on X.
Another wrote on Instagram, “I’m so hoping Zoe is going to be one of the new SCD hosts.” “Does this mean Zoe will be the new presenter of Strictly?? Hopefully!” The third one said.
Ball attended strictly In 2005 – tied for third place with her professional partner Ian White. He later hosted the spin-off show it takes two For a decade, taking over from Winkleman Cheat The host began presenting the main show.
this saturday strictly The grand final will be the last episode of Daly and Winkleman’s program. The host got emotional during Sunday night’s results show when the judges surprised him with a video montage commemorating his years. strictly,
Speaking in the video, chief judge Shirley Ballas said: “Between the two of them, they are magic. They showed me the ropes and cared about me and I, of course, am going to miss them deeply.”
An emotional Winkelman responded: “We love you, we’re so lucky. It’s an honor.” Daly said: “You guys are like family to us and we will always think of you all. We had the most amazing time.”
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Ball announced his Radio 2 exit at the weekend and revealed it to fans Emma Willis will take over the presentation slot,
“I love being around my dear friends Romesh (Ranganathan) and Rylan (Clark), and you know, I love you all a little bit more, but I’m not completely disappearing,” she said. “Obviously, it will be the Christmas Crooners and I’m doing an era show in the new year, more on that later.
“But I’m thrilled to tell you that you’ll be in the safest of hands, because there’s a super lady who is no stranger to you all, but this means that she will officially become a member of the Radio 2 family.”
Willis said in a statement: “I’m a huge fan of Radio 2, so I’m absolutely delighted to be joining the family – and it’s a real honor to follow in the huge footsteps Zoe has left behind, she’s someone I admire and look up to.
“I am very much looking forward to spending my Saturday lunch with the Radio 2 audience and I will happily enjoy a Romesh and Rylan sandwich!”
Ball will perform her final show on Saturday December 20 from 1-3pm. She will continue to host Radio 2 Special, as she has done throughout 2025.