BBC Radio 1 has revealed that six of its presenters will be leaving the station – including Rickie Haywood-Williams and Melvin Odoom. The pair have hosted their mid-morning show alongside Charlie Hedges, who’ll be staying on with the station, for seven years. Dean McCullough, Nat O’Leary, James Cusack and Swarzy will also be leaving the station. “We thank them for their passion, creativity and dedication and wish them all the very best for whatever comes next,” Radio 1 said in a statement.The departures come as part of BBC Radio 1’s schedule shake-up, with the station welcoming five new permanent hosts: I’m A Celeb’s GK Barry, social media star Charley Marlowe, broadcasters Mylo & Rosie and ex Absolute Radio host Emil Franchi. Mylo and Rosie will be taking over the weekday Early Breakfast show from Dean McCullough, having previously presented on West Yorkshire’s Pulse 1. Meanwhile, Rickie and Melvin will be replaced on Radio 1’s coveted Live Lounge show by Jeremiah Asiamah, who’ll host alongside Charlie Hedges. Existing presenter Vicky Hawkesworth and Marlowe will take the station’s midmorning slot from Friday to Sunday, while Franchi is replacing Cusack as the new host of Weekend Breakfast. Taking to Instagram to announce his exit, Odoom said that presenting on Radio 1 has been “a dream”, having started at the BBC as a broadcast assistant for BBC 1Xtra. “We are so proud of everything we’ve achieved here and so excited to share what’s coming next! Our last show is the end of August and don’t forget you can catch me covering for my brother DJ Spoony on Radio 2 for the next few months,” he said. Watch Apple TV+ free for 7 dayNew subscribers only. £9.99/mo. after free trial. Plan auto-renews until cancelled.Try for freeADVERTISEMENT. If you sign up to this service we will earn commission. This revenue helps to fund journalism across The Independent.Watch Apple TV+ free for 7 dayNew subscribers only. £9.99/mo. after free trial. Plan auto-renews until cancelled.Try for freeADVERTISEMENT. If you sign up to this service we will earn commission. This revenue helps to fund journalism across The Independent.While Haywood-Williams added: “The biggest thank you goes to the listeners. You amazing bunch have been the best part of the job — making us laugh every single day and reminding me why radio is so special.”More to follow.