Overview
- Speaking on The One Show on January 12, Willis said she is excited yet nervous about taking over and noted Zoe Ball had sent her a supportive message.
- The new programme is scheduled for Saturdays from 1–3pm and will feature conversations with special guests and listeners alongside music.
- Willis brings six years of Heart Radio experience with Stephen Mulhern and has regularly stood in on Radio 2 since 2019 for presenters including Sara Cox, Claudia Winkleman and Romesh Ranganathan.
- Radio 2 head Helen Thomas publicly welcomed Willis and positioned the show within the station’s ‘Superstar Saturday’ roster of established presenters.
- Coverage indicates the first edition is expected this weekend, following Ball’s final Saturday show on December 20.