Helen Skelton has been announced as BBC Radio 5's newest presenter after taking over the role from Love Island's Laura Whitmore.
It comes after Laura Whitmore announced her departure from the BBC Radio 5 Live Sunday morning slot earlier this week, after four years on the show.
Countryfile star Helen will take on the new role behind the scenes from the middle of August, it is reported that the show will combine discussions of sport and current affairs, building up to the station’s afternoon live football coverage.
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During the coronavirus lockdown, former Blue Peter presenter Helen previously hosted a Sunday afternoon slot on the network which saw her speak to celebrity guests about keeping well and and occupied during the pandemic.
The BBC announced the news of Helen's new gig on Friday afternoon on Twitter: "We’ve got some exciting news.
"@HelenSkelton will present a new-look Sunday morning programme on BBC Radio 5 Live. The new show, from 10am to midday, launches on August 14th. Welcome Helen."
Listeners were delighted to hear the news of Helen's arrival, with @PaulFF55 commenting: "Excellent addition to a Sunday."
Graham Bean added: "Best tv and radio presenter by a country mile", Rosie Straughair praised: "Great news. Helen is always a breath of fresh air." @ClaireBlading99 exclaimed: "Brilliant! Helen will be a great addition and has such a kind personality."
The mum-of-three recently returned to TV earlier this year following the shock split from her estranged husband Richie Myler. Despite her very public break-up Helen, ever the professional, put on a brave face to front Channel 4's coverage of the Rugby League.
Helen will take over the 10am-12pm slot on BBC Radio 5 to present a "new-look" Sunday programme.
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