❚ We may earn commission from links on this page. Our editorial is always independent (learn more).
BBC Radio 1 presenters confirmed to leave station amid line-up shake-up
TikTok stars GK Barry and Charley Marlowe are among the presenters joining the line-up.
Peter Dazeley/Getty Images
- Molly Moss
Published: Wednesday, 15 July 2026 at 2:51 pm
Subscribe to Radio Times: 10 issues for £10
Six BBC Radio 1 presenters are set to leave the station amid a huge shake-up, the station has confirmed.
Ad
Dean McCullough, Rickie Haywood-Williams, Melvin Odoom, Nat O’Leary, James Cusack and Swarzy are all stepping away in order to make room for fresh faces.
“We thank them for their passion, creativity and dedication and wish them all the very best for whatever comes next,” Radio 1 said in a statement.
TikTok stars GK Barry, Charley Marlowe and Mylo & Rosie are among the new additions to the line-up.
"🚨 schedule changes 🚨coming to radio 1 this September x", Radio 1 wrote on Instagram in a post announcing the news.
Want to see this content?
This page contains content provided by Instagram. We ask for your permission before anything is loaded, as Instagram may use cookies and other technologies. To view this content, choose 'Accept and continue' to allow Instagram and its required purposes.
Accept and continue
Barry, who made history as the youngest panellist on Loose Women when she joined in 2024, will present a series of Radio 1 shows across the year, starting in September.
GK Barry. Samir Hussein / Getty Images.
Marlowe, who is best known for narrating BBC Three's I Kissed A Girl, will be taking over from O’Leary to co-host Group Chat alongside Vicky Hawkesworth between 10:30 am and 1pm from Friday to Sunday.
Meanwhile, presenting duo Danny Mylo & Rosie Rosie are set to take over the Early Breakfast slot from McCullough, while Emil Franchi will be the new face of Weekend Breakfast.
Charley Marlowe. Kate Green/Getty Images
BBC Radio 1 is also launching the brand new The Official Chart: First Look, which will be hosted by presenter and journalist Lauren Layfield.
Meanwhile, Haywood-Williams and Odoom will be replaced on Radio 1's Live Lounge show by Jeremiah Asiamah, who will host alongside Charlie Hedges, who is staying with the station.
Read more:
- Hugh Bonneville to feature in new adaptation of beloved Sherlock Holmes story The Hound of the Baskervilles
- Harry Potter franchise announces new companion series ahead of TV show launch this Christmas
Ad
Check out more of our Audio coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Authors
Molly MossTrends Writer
Molly Moss is a Trends Writer for Radio Times, covering the latest trends across TV, film and more. She has an MA in Newspaper Journalism and has previously written for publications including The Guardian, The Times and The Sun Online.
Ad
Ad
Subscribe for £1 per week
Too much to watch this autumn? Let Radio Times magazine and app do the choosing, with expert picks across TV, streaming and film.
Loading...
Ad
Loading...