Page 18 - Steve Wright News Today

Zoe Ball has shown support for future BBC Radio 2 co-worker Paddy McGuinness over a backlash to his hiring.

Michael Ball is new host of the popular request show established by Steve Wright, who died in February.

BBC Radio 2 presenter Steve Wright sadly died back in February at the age of 69.

BBC Radio 2 has announced that Steve Wright's Sunday Love Songs will be taken over by one of the late star's broadcasting colleagues. Steve tragically died at the age of 69 in February.

The new host for Radio 2’s Love Songs has been announced by the BBC, following the death of Steve Wright earlier this year - see who it is

Michael Ball is to take over BBC Radio 2’s Love Songs show on Sundays 9am – 11am following the passing of Steve Wright.

The legendary radio presenter, who died aged 69, was found dead in his £2million flat after paramedics were called to an incident, MailOnline revealed.

BBC Radio 2 and BBC Sounds has just announced that Michael Ball will take over Steve Wright's show on Sunday mornings following his death.

The new host for Radio 2’s Love Songs has been announced by the BBC, following the death of Steve Wright earlier this year - see who it is

Sunday morning shows in Salford and London are also going out to tender as channel launches new schedules.