BBC presenter Lauren Laverne has announced that she will be stepping down as host of BBC Radio 6 Music. After six years of helming the morning show, she will be returning to her previous mid-morning slot.
She has not been presenting the show since August when she announced that she was undergoing treatment for a cancer diagnosis.
“As listeners will know, I had a really tough 2024 and worried at times that I wouldn’t be able to return to the station I love so much,” said Laverne. “It has been a huge honour (and so much fun) to host the breakfast show for six wonderful years, but it is time to pass the baton on, and to set my alarm a little later.”
“During my recovery I learned all over again about the power of music, the people you surround yourself with and the emotional support and joy radio can provide. 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.”
Laverne’s new weekday show will feature her regular features Desert Island Disco and People’s Playlist, as well as live sessions. Mary Anne Hobbs will be taking a sabbatical and will return to 6 Music later in the spring with a new show.
The new host of the 6 Music Breakfast Show will be Nick Grimshaw, who has been presenting the show in Laverne’s absence. “I’ve had the greatest four months covering for Lauren,” said Grimshaw. “6 Music is a precious place, a station I love, I’m honestly honoured to be asked to work there and can’t wait to continue supplying the best new music from the world’s most interesting artists.”
The changes will take place in February, with Nemone hosting the breakfast show from 13 January. Laverne’s return to 6 Music follows her receiving the all-clear after treatment, having announced in November that she would be “back to work” soon.
