TV presenter Emma Willis speaks candidly about feeling ‘strain’ as she takes over the BBC Radio 2 present on Saturday from Zoe Ball – as she states ‘I had a stress dream’
TV presenter Emma Willis has opened up a few ‘stress dream’ as a consequence of feeling nervous as she takes over from Zoe Ball as BBC Radio 2 host. Emma opened her first BBC Radio 2 present on Saturday and admitted ‘the strain instantly dawned on her’.
Emma, 49, was introduced as the brand new presenter final month following Zoe Ball, 55, deciding to go away the afternoon slot after simply seven months. Emma opened up on her emotions whereas on air for her personal present.
She stated: “Wow! I am unable to cease excited about that little jingle in my head as a result of it is my very personal! Normally I am in right here and I am preserving seats heat and I am masking for individuals and I swan in and swan out. Now, I’ve bought my very own present and I’ve to be right here each week and it is instantly dawned on me… the strain that I really feel proper now!”
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Emma revealed she had a ‘stress dream’ earlier than happening air. She instructed her listeners: “I had a stress dream on a Sunday night time about this very second the place the entire staff have been right here, like they’re proper now, taking a look at me. And I used to be so excited I stated I actually naughty phrase and Geoff who works on the present, sank to the ground and stated, “it is over earlier than it even started” and that’s what is ringing by way of my head proper now!”
Emma additionally spoke about her nerves earlier within the week and in addition shared a candy message that she had from Zoe. She instructed felloe radio hosts Clara Amfo and Roman Kemp: “I am tremendous excited however I am a bit nervous as a result of it is Zoe Ball. Taking on her present however I simply should assume it isn’t taking on her present, let’s not consider it like that as a result of that will terrify me.”
“She despatched me a message “it’ll be nice, you are going to be effective” and I stated “OK, thanks”.
Each Saturday afternoon from 1-3pm, Emma will host a programme stuffed with conversations that includes particular company and listeners, alongside a fastidiously curated choice of top-quality music.
Whereas Emma was fixture on Coronary heart Radio for six years with Stephen Mulhern, since 2019 she has been a daily stand-in on Radio 2, filling in for stars together with Sara Cox, Claudia Winkleman and Romesh Ranganathan.
Zoe Ball stated in an announcement: “Spending Saturday lunchtimes with the Radio 2 gang has been an absolute hoot, the listeners, the tales, and naturally my weekly giggles with Romesh and Rylan. I’m over the moon for the fabulous Emma to take the reins, she’s pure sunshine and goes to carry all the enjoyment (and tunes!) to your Saturdays!’
Helen Thomas, Head of Radio 2, expressed her delight, saying: “Emma is among the UK’s hottest broadcasters, so I am thrilled that she’s becoming a member of the all-star Radio 2 household of presenters. I am sure that our loyal listeners will welcome her with open arms.
“I am unable to wait to listen to Emma’s new present as part of our Famous person Saturday weekend schedule, which options Tony Blackburn, Dermot O’Leary, Romesh Ranganathan, Rylan, Liza Tarbuck, Gary Davies and Fearne Cotton.”
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