Fearne Cotton is leaving BBC Radio 1 after a decade-long tenure, marking the end of an era for the mid-morning show presenter. The 33-year-old DJ made the announcement on her official website, where she also revealed she is expecting her second child with husband Jesse Wood.
Cotton, who has been a staple on the station since 2005, expressed gratitude for her time at Radio 1. 'I have had the most incredible decade broadcasting on Radio 1, meeting wonderful people, helping break artists and watching live music from the world's best,' she wrote. Her final show is scheduled for Friday 22 May, with Radio 1's Big Weekend being her last event for the network.
Clara Amfo, host of the Official Chart Show, will take over Cotton's slot. Ben Cooper, controller of BBC Radio 1 and 1Xtra, praised Cotton's contribution, saying: 'Her warmth, her enthusiasm, her friendliness on air. She's really slick as presenter.'
Cotton and Wood, who already have a son named Rex, are delighted about the new addition. 'I feel extremely blessed and happy that Rex will be a big brother, and we get to welcome another Wood into the world,' she shared. The couple's second child is due later this year.
