Nick Grimshaw announced as new host of 6 Music Breakfast Show
BBC Radio 6 Music this week announced its new daytime show, which will see broadcaster Nick Grimshaw take over from Lauren Laverne to become the station’s latest Breakfast Show host.
Laverne will move to mid-morning, where she will present a new weekday program, which will feature regular features carried over from her Breakfast Show, including Desert Island Disco and People’s Playlist, as well as live sessions.
Lauren and Nicks’ new shows will debut in February. DJ Nemone will present the Breakfast Show in the meantime, from Monday January 13.
Elsewhere, the station also announced that Mary Anne Hobbs would take a sabbatical and return to 6 Music later in the spring with a new show.
Speaking on Thursday (January 9), Laverne said: “As listeners know, I’ve had a really difficult 2024 and have at times worried that I won’t be able to return to the station that I love so much. It’s been a huge honor (and so much fun) to host the Breakfast Show for six wonderful years, but it’s time to pass the baton and set my alarm a little later.
“During my recovery, I learned once again about the power of music, the people around you, and the emotional support and joy that radio can bring. I’m so grateful to be able to get back to doing what I love and sharing those things with our brilliant listeners every day.
Samantha Moy, Director of BBC Radio 6 Music, added: “It’s really wonderful news that Lauren is feeling better and is ready to return to 6 Music. Like our listeners, we missed her immensely and we can’t wait to have her back on the air.
Commenting on his new role at the station, Grimshaw said: “I’ve had the best four months covering Lauren and I can’t wait to continue waking you up on 6 Music. I want to thank the listeners who have made me feel so welcome over the past few months and Lauren’s fantastic team, who have played an imperative role in making me so happy on air. 6 Music is a precious place, a station I love, I’m honestly honored to be asked to work there and look forward to continuing to deliver the best new music from the world’s most interesting artists.
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