Overview
- Ball delivered an emotional final broadcast on December 20, thanking listeners during her Saturday afternoon sign-off.
- On-air tributes included an introduction from Romesh Ranganathan and listener messages, with guests Ricky Gervais, Joel Dommett and Angela Hartnett joining the show.
- The BBC confirmed Ball will continue with one-off programmes, starting with a new Eras podcast series on Phil Collins for Radio 2 and BBC Sounds.
- Willis, known for The Voice and Big Brother, said she was "chuffed" to join Radio 2 and will assume the Saturday lunchtime show in the New Year.
- Rumours that Ball could move to Strictly Come Dancing remain unconfirmed, which she acknowledged playfully when asked on air.