BBC announce huge presenter shake-up as noughties kids tv presenter steps in to cover late night radio show
A MAJOR BBC presenter shake-up has seen a noughties kids TV presenter drafted in to cover a late night radio show.
CBBC viewers during the 2000s likely recognise the star from her near-decade long stint.
More recently, presenter Angellica Bell won Celebrity MasterChef in 2017 and provides cover on The One Show.
She wrote on Instagram: “It’s time to let you in on my news…..as of next Monday, I’ll be covering the Radio 2 Late Night Show for a bit.
“I’m really looking forward to playing you some brilliant music, letting you delve into some of my vinyl collection, and of course, I’ll be reading out your messages.
“So whether you’re winding down after a long day or you’re on the night shift for work, tune in from 10pm till midnight!
“Seriously, I can’t wait, but you need to be joining me! Make it a date night! @bbcradio2.”
One follower responded: “Wonderful news! Congratulations Angellica xxx.”
Another added: “Looking forward to it Angellica. Love Radio 2.”
Angellica, 48, is covering the slot until DJ Spoony’s newly relaunched Radio 2 show starts.
Meanwhile, Spoony – also known as Johnathan Joseph – revealed he emergency brain surgery just before Christmas.
The 54-year-old told Instagram followers that he had a subdural haematoma.
The NHS describes it as a “serious condition” where blood pools between the skull and surface of the brain.
Spoony later returned to the airwaves to front the afternoon slot on December 30.
Before his op, the star had been suffering from severe headaches, a key symptom, for close to a month but had battled through and continued with his day to day routine.
When it got too much, he eventually went to A&E, was sent for a CT scan and a small bleed on the brain was discovered.
He was immediately referred to Addenbrookes in Cambridgeshire for specialist treatment.
What is a subdural haematoma?
A subdural haematoma is a type of bleeding that occurs between the dura mater (the outermost layer of the meninges covering the brain) and the arachnoid mater (the middle layer).
This condition typically results from a head injury that causes blood vessels, particularly veins, to tear and bleed into the subdural space.
The accumulation of blood puts pressure on the brain, which can lead to symptoms such as headache, confusion, vomiting, and in severe cases, loss of consciousness or neurological damage.
Quick medical attention is crucial to manage and treat a subdural haematoma effectively.
The music star described the surgery as “routine” though praised the “very high standard” of skill from the surgeon and their team.
He continued: “Within 10mins of the operation I was on my way back to the ward. Fully alert. Chatting. Not groggy after the general.
“Couldnt wait to have that banana by my bed as I’d been nil by mouth since 1pm the previous day.
“That was the best banana I’ve ever had….as for the ginger shot. Perfect.”