Hits Radio have announced former X Factor finalist Fleur East, 31, will be replacing Gemma Atkinson, 34, on the breakfast show next month. The I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! star will present the show alongside hosts Greg Burns and James Barr. Speaking of her new role, she said: “We’re buzzing with excitement to launch this new show and be a morning companion for so many people around the UK. There will be early starts, but Breakfast Radio has the power to brighten up any morning, and we’re all about bringing that fun and positive energy.”
Gemma announced she will be stepping down from her role on the breakfast show on Instagram last month.
She told fans she will be in “no fit state” to fulfil her early morning commitments when her newborn has arrived.
But, the Strictly Come Dancing star reassured her fans she won’t be leaving for good and will be returning for the drive time show.
As part of a lengthy statement, she commented: “I’ll be returning to @hitsradiouk on a brand new drivetime show with the wonderful @wesbutters.
“I figured being woken up by a baby throughout the night will leave me in no fit state to wake you guys up at breakfast,” she added.
