The BBC has finally announced who will take over as host on the airwaves for Steve Wright's Pick of the Pops show on Radio 2 following his tragic passing earlier this year.
02.04.2024 - 12:49 / ok.co.uk
Steve Wright's Radio 2 replacement has been confirmed after his unexpected death in February.
The beloved radio presenter was found dead at his home aged 69. Michael Ball will be taking over as presenter on BBC Radio 2's Sunday Love Songs. Michael currently presents on Sundays from 11am-1pm, however from June, he will present Love Songs with Michael Ball from 9am to 11am.
After the news was made public, Michael said in a statement: “Steve made Love Songs ‘appointment to listen’ radio. I’m beyond excited and more than a little nervous to be tasked with the chance to continue with his extraordinary legacy. "Beautiful, moving, relaxing and uplifting music to lift the soul on a Sunday morning, coupled with the stories, suggestions, requests and precious memories from you, the listener, will ensure that this won’t be just MY show, but OUR show.
I hope you will join us as we continue to share the love.” A further change is coming for Radio 2, as it was announced that Paddy McGuinness will host a new Sunday show from 11am-1pm from June after Michael's move. Nicky Chapman had been presenting the Love Songs show after the sudden death of Steve Wright. He passed away on 12 February, with the news confirmed by his family in a heartfelt statement a day later which read: "It is with deep sorrow and profound regret that we announce the passing of our beloved Steve Wright.
"In addition to his son, Tom, and daughter, Lucy, Steve leaves behind his brother, Laurence and his father Richard. Also, much-loved close friends and colleagues, and millions of devoted radio listeners who had the good fortune and great pleasure of allowing Steve into their daily lives as one of the UK's most enduring and popular radio personalities. "As we all
.The BBC has finally announced who will take over as host on the airwaves for Steve Wright's Pick of the Pops show on Radio 2 following his tragic passing earlier this year.
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