BBC Radio 2 stars announces huge move as she’s snapped up by rival station
A BELOVED star of BBC Radio 2 has announced a huge move as she’s snapped up by a rival station.
Gaby Roslin will soon be joining Magic Radio to host a new weekend show, with the blonde beauty ditching the BBC and seemingly subtly snubbing her old radio station.
Gaby previously covered shifts on Breakfast at BBC Radio 2, with her famously filling in for Zoe Ball last summer.
Over the years, Gaby has appeared on several BBC Radio shows, with her often sitting in for famous faces who were absent.
In 2009 she sat in for Alan Carr on BBC Radio 2, with her also known for covering Vanessa Feltz and JoAnne Good on BBC Radio London.
In 2010, Gaby permanently replaced JoAnne as co-host of the BBC London 94.9 breakfast show and remained until January 2013.
She was then given her own weekly Saturday show, live from noon until 2pm, in January 2013, and a year later, she was moved to an extended Sunday afternoon show.
Gaby has also worked at Virgin Radio in the past when she filled in for Chris Evans.
But now the 60-year-old star is taking on a brand new project, with her gearing up to host a brand new show on Magic.
Saturday, January 25, will be Gaby’s first day at the iconic radio brand, with her set to present the 10am to 1pm show.
“I am so excited to finally be able to share the news that I’m joining the Magic Radio family,” she said, adding, “Literally an opportunity that couldn’t be missed.”
She went on to gush: “How lucky am I that I get to spend Saturday mornings with the fabulous Magic Radio listeners – finding out how everyone plans to spend their weekend and spending some time with them at the start of the best two days of the week.”
She also took to Instagram in a joint post with Magic FM, which sparked chatter from Gaby’s fans.
Many fans of the TV and radio star were quick to congratulate her, although others questioned if this was really the end of her Radio 2 journey at the BBC – with Gaby seemingly snubbing her old gig.
One fan asked: “Does that mean no more cover on R2?” to which she responded: “Hope you enjoy listening to @magicfm.”
She then snubbed Radio 2 again when another fan asked: “Congratulations. Does that mean you won’t be on Radio 2 anymore?” and she replied with: “Hope you enjoy the show.”
Other fans were overjoyed with Gaby’s new job, with one writing: “Yay! That’s a great match!! Xx.”
Another then said: “Congratulations @gabyroslin! She’s been at the top of her game for over 30 years!“
Fellow radio legend Zoe Ball then said: “Go girl xxxx,” underneath the announcement post.
Magic Radio Content Director Paul Sylvester said of Gaby joining the team: “Gaby is one of Britain’s best broadcasters and we’re delighted to be able to announce today that she’s joining the Magic family.
“Alongside our current much-loved on-air team, and with Gok Wan, Nicki Chapman and Mel Giedroyc, also joining us in January, 2025 is set to be an exciting year for the station with much more to come.”
This comes after a huge shakeup was announced for BBC Radio 6 after a fan favourite presenter quit and announced an exciting new project today.
Today, Lauren Laverne announced she would be stepping down from BBC Radio 6’s Music Breakfast Show after six years.
On Instagram she confirmed: “I will be moving to mid mornings and the wonderful @maryannehobbs_ will start a new show later this spring.
“These transitions are always more emotional than you’d imagine they might be, and for me that is very much about the incredible team in pic 2 – who made it such a joy to host the breakfast show every day for the past six years,” she continued.