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Emma Willis to Succeed Zoe Ball on BBC Radio 2’s Saturday Lunchtime Show

Willis acknowledges pressure in following a fan favourite, with BBC Radio 2 citing her experience and placing the programme in its ‘Superstar Saturday’ schedule.

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.