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flag Zoe Ball is leaving her BBC Radio 2 show in December 2025, with Emma Willis taking over in January 2026, sparking speculation she may return to Strictly Come Dancing.

flag Zoe Ball is stepping down from her BBC Radio 2 Saturday lunchtime show on December 20, 2025, with Emma Willis taking over in January 2026. flag Her departure has fueled speculation she may return to Strictly Come Dancing, where hosts Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman are exiting after 11 years together. flag Daly and Winkleman, who co-hosted since 2014, are concluding their run with the Christmas special, marking the end of a long era. flag Daly, who has hosted since the show’s 2004 debut, shared emotional reflections, calling Strictly a “third child” and “second family,” and was moved to tears during her final performance. flag The BBC has not confirmed any replacements, but Ball’s past involvement with the show has made her a leading fan favorite.

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