The former T4 host will take over from long-time presenter Nicky Campbell in November.

By Lauren Morris

Published: Wednesday, 01 September 2021 at 12:00 am


TV presenter Rick Edwards is set to become the next host of BBC Radio 5 Live Breakfast alongside Rachel Burden following the departure of Nicky Campbell.

BBC Radio 5 Live announced the news on Twitter this morning, confirming that the former T4 host would be taking over from Campbell in November.

“THIS. IS. EXCITING!” Edwards wrote on Twitter, before adding: “Hold on, I have to get up WHEN.”

THIS. IS. EXCITING! https://t.co/xDkIG0vOaV

— Rick Edwards (@rickedwards1) September 1, 2021

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