Radio 1 in another shock shake up as Mollie King and Matt Edmonson switch shows – after Jordan North’s exit
THEY’VE proved a powerful partnership after joining the BBC Radio 1 presenting team back in 2018.
And now Mollie King, 36, and Matt Edmonson, 38, are being rewarded for their success with a brand new slot.
The Sun can exclusively reveal the pair are taking over from Dean McCullough and Vicky Hawkesworth on the afternoon show which airs from 1-3pm from Monday to Thursday.
Insider said Saturday’s singer Mollie and comedian Matt’s new roles would be announced in the coming days.
A source said: “Mollie and Matt have been massively popular in their afternoon slot from Friday to Sunday and now they’re being moved to Monday to Thursday.
“It’s huge for them after grafting over the weekend for so long and they were thrilled when they were told.
“Dean and Vicky are staying at the station and will be moved onto a new slot too.
“It’s a really exciting time at Radio 1 with new talent coming through, especially with Jamie Laing taking over Drive Time from Jordan North.”
Earlier today it was revealed Mollie would be cycling 500 miles from London to her late dad’s hometown of Hull to raise money for Comic Relief.
The Sun confirmed how Jordan was leaving Radio 1 to join Capital FM earlier this month.
Announcing Jamie as his replacement where he would host Drive alongside Vick Hope, Head of Radio 1 Aled Haydn Jones said: “I’m so excited to officially welcome Jamie to the Radio 1 family.
“From his hugely popular BBC podcast to his appearances on the network, our young audiences have loved him.
“His infectious energy and love for music and culture will bring an exciting new element to Drivetime, I can’t wait for people to hear all of the exciting new ideas Vick and Jamie have lined up.”
Aled added: “Jordan has been an amazing presenter and a valued colleague at Radio 1, and I’m so proud of his journey with us.
“He has always connected with the Radio 1 audience through his shows and projects, as witnessed by the huge amount of money raised for Comic Relief during his rowing trip from London to Burnley.”