Zoe Ball has confirmed she will be leaving the Radio 2 Breakfast Show later this month.

The Sussex-based radio presenter confirmed on her breakfast show this morning that she would be leaving the show after December 20.

She will, however, be remaining on Radio 2, a spokesman for the station confirmed.

Scott Mills will take over the show on her departure.

Zoe said: “After six incredible years on the Radio 2 Breakfast Show, it’s time for me to step away from the very early mornings and focus on family.

"It’s been a privilege. I think the world of you listeners and I’m grateful to my bosses here for their support, especially this year.

"Huge thanks go to my awesome team on the show, Tina, Mike and Richie, and of course our listeners, with whom I’ve shared some of life’s highs and lows, the good, the bad and the daft times.

"My last show will be on Friday December 20, just in time for Christmas with plenty of fun and shenanigans. While I’m stepping away from the Breakfast Show, I’m not disappearing entirely – I’ll still be a part of the Radio 2 family, with more news in the New Year.

"I’m excited to embrace my next chapter, including being a mum in the mornings, and I can’t wait to tune in on the school run!”

Zoe Ball has been based in Sussex for a number of years having previously married to DJ Fatboy Slim.

She previously lived in Ditchling, according to The Sun, and is thought to have also lived in Lewes.

She now lives in a townhouse between Brighton and Hove, according to the MailOnline.

Zoe first joined BBC Radio in October 1997 as the co-host of the Radio 1 Breakfast Show with co-presenter Kevin Greening. From October 1998 to March 2000, Zoe hosted the programme solo, the first woman to do so.