BBC Radio 1's Mollie King's replacement announced as she steps down amid pregnancy

BBC Radio 1 is gearing up for a major shake-up as presenter Mollie King, from the afternoon pairing with Matt Edmonson, heads off on her maternity leave.

The Saturdays hitmaker, who thrilled fans with her announcement back in August, is set to bid farewell to her broadcasting gig next month.

Stepping into her shoes is the vibrant Jeremiah Asiamah, with his debut show with Matt due to air on Monday, December 2. The young broadcaster couldn't contain his mixed emotions online, posting: "I'm covering the one of the biggest shows on Radio 1 for the next few months with the homie @matthewedmondson."

Jeremiah also shared an honest confession about his jitters, revealing: "I'm sick to my stomach with nerves. If you know me, my goal in life is to make at least one person smile and laugh. I am forever grateful to Radio 1 for the opportunity."

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Social media erupted with support for the 26 year old, as @paydrouk led the fanfare with: "Massive congratulations is in order here, very well deserved." Meanwhile, over at Radio 1, Natalie O'Leary was full of encouragement, remarking, "Yesssss Jerry! This is bloody great news xxxx."

Not wanting to be left behind, DJ Danny Howard added his voice to the excitement, commenting: "Okkkkaaaay then! Big moves my bro and I don't even think you know how much you're going to smash this. Can't wait to listen."

Mollie and her star fiance Stuart Broad shared the joyful news in August that they're expecting their second bundle of joy, with a heartwarming photo of Stuart planting a kiss on Mollie's baby bump. The couple is already doting parents to their little girl Annabella, who made her grand entrance into the in November 2022.

Tragically, just 10 days after sharing their happy announcement, Mollie's world was rocked by the loss of her father Stephen to a brain tumour. In a remarkable show of strength, Mollie took on a gruelling challenge for in March, cycling from London to Hull and raising a whopping £3.1 million for charity.

Opening up to Women's Health UK, Mollie reflected on the profound impact of discovering her dad's illness during her pregnancy with Annabella. She shared the poignant lesson she learned: "I think [the lesson] is just be kind to yourself; you never know what's around the corner."

Describing her dad as the epitome of health and fitness, Mollie expressed her disbelief at his diagnosis: "My dad was the healthiest person I knew," she recounted. "He was really athletic; he'd run three marathons and he was still super strong. To then find out half-way through my pregnancy that he had a brain tumour and that we didn't have long with him was such a shock. I think [the lesson] is just be kind to yourself; you never know what's around the corner."

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