Zoe Ball to join Greatest Hits Radio this autumn

Broadcaster Zoe Ball is set to join the commercial station Greatest Hits Radio this autumn, according to reports. The move follows her recent unsuccessful bid to become a main presenter on the BBC’s Strictly Come Dancing.

Ball, who stepped down from her long-running BBC Radio 2 Breakfast Show a year ago, was reportedly approached by Greatest Hits Radio some time ago. A source familiar with the situation said the station had wanted her for a while and that she decided to accept the offer after learning she did not get the Strictly role. The source added that Ball loves radio presenting, knows many people at the commercial station, and is eager to start.

Ball confirmed earlier this year that she had applied for the Strictly presenting job after longtime hosts Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman announced they were stepping back. She was informed in April that she was not selected. Speaking on her podcast, Ball said she had “worked through the seven stages of grief and rejection” over the decision but was ultimately supportive of the new hosts. She stated she was thrilled for the successful candidates and believed the show was in safe hands.

The BBC has since announced that the new...