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Rick Edwards replaces Nicky Campbell on 5 Live Breakfast

Rick Edwards replaces Nicky Campbell on 5 Live Breakfast
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Rick Edwards is to take over from Nicky Campbell as host of a new-look 5 Live Breakfast from November.

Rick Edwards has been named as the replacement for Nicky Campbell on the new-look 5 Live Breakfast show later this year.

Campbell is stepping down from the slot to present a new late morning phone-in show on the station, while his co-host Rachel Burden is remaining with the programme and will team up with Edwards on the new show.

"When it comes to 5 Live, I'm a long-time listener, first-time breakfast-show-presenter," said Edwards, who has been with the station since 2019 as a relief presenter.

"I've always loved the station's heady mix of news, sport and free-wheeling conversation.

"I realise I have some big boots to fill - I checked, and Nicky Campbell's an eye-watering UK12! - but I'm very excited about popping them on and sitting alongside the brilliant Rachel every morning."

5 Live controller Heidi Dawson added: "With Rachel and Rick, 5 Live Breakfast will continue to be at the heart of the UK conversation, talking about the stories that matter to our listeners.

"From breaking news to the biggest sport stories, 5 Live Breakfast will set up listeners for the day ahead, keeping them connected and making them smile."

The new 5 Live Breakfast launches in November.

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