BBC Radio 1 schedule shake-up sees six presenters leave station

Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleBBC Radio 1 has announced a schedule shake-up, which will see six of its presenters depart the station. Rickie Haywood-Williams and Melvin Odoom, who have hosted their mid-morning show for seven years, are among those leaving, alongside Dean McCullough, Nat O’Leary, James Cusack and Swarzy. The station is set to welcome five new permanent hosts, including GK Barry, Charley Marlowe, Mylo & Rosie, and Emil Franchi, as part of the refreshed schedule. Specific changes include Mylo and Rosie taking over the weekday Early Breakfast show, and Jeremiah Asiamah joining Charlie Hedges on the Live Lounge, replacing Rickie and Melvin. The departing presenters expressed their gratitude to listeners and excitement for future projects.In fullBBC Radio 1 stars to leave after 7 years as schedule changes force presenters outMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in

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