Graham Norton’s BBC Radio 2 replacement has been announced

Claudia Winkleman has been announced as the next presenter of BBC Radio 2’s Saturday morning show, replacing Graham Norton, who is due to leave in December.

The Strictly Come Dancing presenter will replace Norton in the Saturday morning radio slot between 10am and 1pm every Saturday, from February 2021.

Winkleman said in a statement, “I’m not often speechless but the chance to be with the wonderful Radio 2 listeners every Saturday has left me, quite frankly, gobsmacked.

"I hope my voice comes back in time for the first show, as I can no longer simply rely on a fake tan and a fringe."

"There's nobody I'd rather be with at the weekend, it's a privilege and an honour," Winkleman added.

The BBC confirmed that Winkleman would present her new show throughout the year next year, including during the months where she also presents Strictly on Saturday nights.

Graham Norton leaving BBC Radio 2 after a decade

Graham Norton will leave his Saturday morning BBC Radio 2 slot next month, with his final programme due to take place on Saturday 19 December 2020.