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flag Emma Willis to host BBC Radio 2’s Saturday lunchtime show starting January 2026, succeeding Zoe Ball.

flag Emma Willis, 49, will take over BBC Radio 2’s Saturday lunchtime show in January 2026, succeeding Zoe Ball after Ball’s brief tenure. flag Willis, a long-time Radio 2 presenter who has filled in for others and co-hosted Heart Radio’s Sunday show, shared on BBC The One Show that she feels nervous stepping into the role but is excited to create her own version of the program. flag She acknowledged Ball’s legacy as “the queen of Radio 2” but emphasized she’s not replacing her. flag Willis highlighted her focus on listeners and connection with the audience, while Radio 2’s Helen Thomas praised her as a popular broadcaster. flag The show will be part of Radio 2’s Superstar Saturday lineup.

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