Pregnant Mollie King ‘leaves Radio 1’ – and her replacement is revealed
PREGNANT star Mollie King has revealed that Jamie Laing will be replacing her on BBC Radio 1.
The 35-year-old radio presenter – who is pregnant with her first child with cricketer Stuart Broad – is heading on maternity leave next week.
Sharing a photo alongside her co-host Matt Edmondson, Mollie shared a touching farewell message as she takes a break from her hosting duties.
She wrote: “Can’t believe yesterday was my last show with @matthewedmondson before my “Matt leave” starts!
“Thank GOD I thrashed him in Matt vs Mollie. It’s all starting to feel very real now!! I’m going to miss @bbcradio1 so much while I’m off!
“I’ve spent pretty much spent every weekend with you lovely listeners since 2018 so it’s going to take a bit of getting used to!”
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She continued: “I think I’ll have to start calling round my family and friends and testing them on the Mols Teasers.
“And @matthewedmondson as much as we joke around, I’m going to miss you so very much.
“Who will I turn to when I’ve got a ridiculous hypothetical question to ask, or when I fancy a game of Initial Reaction?
“But it won’t be for long and the amazing @jamielaing is stepping into my shoes while I’m away – have an absolute blast Jamie!
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“Can’t wait to listen to you both! There’s one more Future Pop show next Thursday so be sure to tune into that!”
BBC Radio 1 announced today that Jamie will join Matt to host the 1pm-4pm on Friday to Sunday, their first show together will be on Friday 28 October.
Speaking about his new role, Jamie said: “Presenting on Radio 1 is honestly a dream come true!! I simply can’t wait to begin!!”
Matt said: “I’m going to miss Mollie so much whilst she’s on ‘Matt Leave’, and although she is literally irreplaceable, we are going to temporarily replace her.
“All I asked for was someone funny, blonde, and a little bit posh, and the universe delivered in the shape of Jamie Laing!
“I’m a huge fan of Jamie’s and I’m so pleased he’s agreed to step in and co-host the show with me after several begging emails.”
Molly opened up about her pregnancy in an exclusive interview with The Sun.
“I’m feeling good,” she says. “I’m due mid-November, so not long to go. It’s something we’ve wanted for a really long time.
“I wouldn’t say I’ve always been broody, but I have always wanted a family. It’s been about the right person and the right time.
“I have five nephews and I absolutely love looking after them, which is what made me feel this is what I want.
“We’re feeling incredibly lucky. I know Stuart’s going to be such a good dad – he’s so excited.”
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Mollie and England cricketer Stuart, 36, first met through mutual friends in 2012, but didn’t get together until 2018.
After five months, their relationship fizzled out due to “conflicting schedules”.
Then, in 2019, they rekindled their romance, before announcing their engagement on New Year’s Day last year. The baby means their wedding plans are now on hold though.