Newsreader Tina Daheley to leave Radio 2 breakfast show
The move comes just a couple of weeks before Sara Cox takes over the show in July.
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Notable Quotes
"It's been one of the greatest privileges of my life to wake up with you every morning, and humbling to have been trusted to deliver the news on the biggest breakfast show in Europe."
— Tina Daheley , Celebrity
"Love you Tina. Class act darling girl. I can highly recommend the later start to your day."
— Zoe Ball , Celebrity
"18 years, incredible, such a pro."
— Sara Cox , Celebrity
"Congrats Tina, great shift x."
— Dermot O'Leary , Celebrity
"superb innings"
— Wretch 32 , Celebrity
Key People
Chris Moyles is a radio presenter who has previously hosted BBC breakfast shows.
Dermot O'Leary is a television and radio presenter known for his work on BBC Radio 2.
Gary Davies is a broadcaster who covered BBC Radio 2's breakfast show following Scott Mills's exit.
Nick Grimshaw is a radio DJ and television presenter known for hosting BBC Radio 1.
Russell T Davies is a notable television writer and showrunner known for reviving the series Doctor Who.
Sara Cox is the new permanent host of BBC Radio 2's breakfast show, taking over from Scott Mills.
Tina Daheley is a newsreader who has worked for BBC Radio 2's breakfast show for seven years.
Trevor Nelson is a prominent DJ and broadcaster known for his role on BBC 1Xtra.
Wretch 32 is a British rapper and songwriter known for his work in the music industry.
A presenter who discussed not getting the hosting job for Strictly.
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The move comes just a couple of weeks before Sara Cox takes over the show in July.
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