Helen Skelton confirmed as Laura Whitmore’s replacement on BBC Radio 5 Live after Love Island host’s exit-Charlotte Manning-Entertainment – Metro

Helen Skelton has joined BBC Radio 5 Live (Picture: BACKGRID / Rex / BBC)

Countryfile host, Helen Skelton, will be taking to the airwaves in place of Laura Whitmore on BBC Radio 5 Live, starting next month. 

It was recently revealed Laura had made the decision to leave her Sunday morning slot after four years, having presented on the network since 2018. 

It was reported the move has come following her success on Love Island, which she’s been presenting ever since the first winter series aired in 2020.

However, the network has now shared the news of her replacement, with Helen set to take over from the middle of August. 

In a tweet shared on Friday afternoon, BBC Radio 5 Live wrote: ‘We’ve got some exciting news… @HelenSkelton will present a new-look Sunday morning programme on BBC Radio 5 Live.

‘The new show, from 10am to midday, launches on August 14th. Welcome Helen.’

Heidi Dawson, controller of BBC Radio 5 Live, confirmed the news, saying, via The Sun,: ‘Laura has made the difficult ­decision to leave after a brilliant four years. 

‘We’d like to thank her for the energy, insight and humour she has brought to this programme and look forward to ­working with her again in the near future.’

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