Ellie Taylor to host BBC Radio 2 show replacing Emma Willis
Comedian and former Strictly contestant takes over Saturday lunchtime slot from September 26.
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Comedian Ellie Taylor will take over BBC Radio 2's Saturday lunchtime slot this autumn, replacing Emma Willis. Ms Taylor, a former contestant on Strictly Come Dancing, will begin her temporary presenting role on September 26. This date coincides with the first live episode of the upcoming Strictly series.
Ms Taylor, who competed on Strictly in 2022, shared her enthusiasm for returning to the station. "I cannot wait to be back at Radio 2 and am thrilled to be looking after Emma’s Saturday show while she waltzes off to Strictly," Ms Taylor stated. She anticipates providing listeners with "plenty of great tunes, guests and surprises" and "a lot of fun" during her tenure.
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Emma Willis's New Role
Emma Willis will present her final BBC Radio 2 show before the Strictly season commences this Saturday. From 1pm to 3pm on that day, she will be joined by Strictly judge Anton Du Beke. Ms Willis is set to co-host the main Saturday night Strictly Come Dancing show alongside new additions Josh Widdecombe and Johannes Radebe.
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Helen Thomas, head of Radio 2, expressed her pleasure at Ms Taylor's upcoming contribution. "I’m so pleased Ellie will be joining us throughout the autumn and winter, it is always such a joy to hear her on Radio 2," Ms Thomas said. She added that Ms Taylor's "warmth and laughter will be a great addition to our superstar Saturday line-up, whilst Emma sashays over to the Strictly ballroom."
Additional Presenting Duties
In addition to her Radio 2 role, Ms Taylor will also begin presenting the BBC Two programme It Takes Two on September 28. She will be taking over from Janette Manrara and Fleur East in this capacity.
Strictly Host Earnings
Details regarding the payment for the new Strictly Come Dancing hosts have not been officially released. It is also unclear whether the three new hosts will receive the same remuneration. The Express reported that previous hosts Claudia Winkleman and Tess Daly earned an estimated £150,000 for each series they hosted. Given their status as new presenters, it is possible the current hosts may earn less than this figure for an entire series.
Questions this report answers
+Who is replacing Emma Willis on BBC Radio 2?
Ellie Taylor will temporarily replace Emma Willis on BBC Radio 2's Saturday lunchtime show. Taylor, a comedian and former Strictly Come Dancing contestant, begins her role on September 26.
+Why is Emma Willis leaving her Radio 2 show?
Emma Willis is taking a break from her BBC Radio 2 Saturday lunchtime show to co-host Strictly Come Dancing. She will be one of the main presenters for the Saturday night episodes of the popular dance competition.
+When does Ellie Taylor start her new presenting roles?
Ellie Taylor will begin presenting BBC Radio 2's Saturday lunchtime show on September 26. She will also start hosting the BBC Two programme It Takes Two on September 28.
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