Lauren Laverne has announced she'll step back from BBC Radio 6 Music Breakfast Show and host a new programme. Last August, Laverne shared she had been diagnosed with cancer but was "expected to make a full recovery" as doctors had "caught it early". After being given the "all clear", the DJ and host will return to radio, albeit on a different show.

Lauren Laverne has announced she will step down from BBC 6 Music's breakfast show, after taking time away for cancer treatment. The presenter, who also hosts Radio 4's Desert Island Discs, will hand over the programme to Nick Grimshaw, who has been keeping her seat warm since August.

Lauren Laverne has announced that she is stepping down from hosting the BBC Radio 6 Music Breakfast Show after six years. Former BBC Radio 1 presenter Nick Grimshaw will take over hosting the slot in February, when Laverne will return to mid-mornings to present a new weekday programme.

Much loved presenter Lauren Laverne has announced she'll be stepping down from presenting the BBC 6 Music breakfast show. Lauren said it had been "a huge honour – and so much fun – to host the breakfast show for six wonderful years,