One of the nation’s favourites, Amanda Holden, will co-host the brand-new national Heart Breakfast show alongside Jamie Theakston, as the show broadcasts across the UK for the first time.

Today, Global, the Media & Entertainment Group, is delighted to announce Amanda Holden and Jamie Theakston as hosts of the brand-new UK-wide Heart Breakfast Show, as Amanda joins her new co-host Jamie Theakston live every morning from Monday June 3rd.

Amanda is one of the UK’s most loved presenters, currently starring in Britain’s Got Talent on ITV. Britain’s Got Talent was once again the most watched TV show on Saturday night with an average of 7.9 million viewers and an 8.8 million peak. This is the most watched episode of the series so far since the launch.

“I’m thrilled to be hosting the brand-new national Heart Breakfast Show from June 3rd with the fab Jamie Theakston. Having listened for years I’m excited to be part of the Heart team and working on what will now be the UK’s biggest commercial morning radio show! I’m not sure my face is ready for the early starts mind you, but I’m looking forward to waking you all up!”

Amanda Holden, co-host of the new national Heart Breakfast Show

Heart Breakfast’s co-presenter Jamie said: “This is a massively exciting opportunity in taking this show nationwide and I’m beyond thrilled to have my friend Amanda join me in the fun. Listeners can expect the unexpected from Amanda, just as I have learned to do over the years!”

Also joining the Heart Breakfast show team is former Pussycat Dolls star and TV personality Ashley Roberts, who will be sharing all the latest gossip from the world of showbiz.

In a historic moment for the brand, from Monday June 3rd, Heart Breakfast will be broadcast nationally across the UK for the very first time. Listeners can expect the brightest start to the day with the best feel good music, exclusive star guest interviews, showbiz gossip from Ashley Roberts and the biggest competitions and prizes.

Managing Editor of Heart, James Rea said: “We have been working hard behind the scenes to be able to announce some huge changes to Heart, which we’re thrilled to reveal today. Amanda Holden brings a fresh energy to the brand-new national Breakfast show and we’re delighted that she’s now part of the Heart family. Both Jamie & Amanda’s infectious humour and engaging personalities will certainly brighten up mornings across the UK! We wish them the very best of luck ahead of their first show together on Monday June 3rd. Turn up the feel good indeed!”

“This is a huge moment for Heart and Global, as we launch the largest morning show in commercial radio, Heart Breakfast, across the UK. James Rea and the team have done a sterling job and we can’t wait for Jamie Theakston & Amanda Holden, along with Ashley Roberts, to turn up the feel good every morning!”.

Ashley Tabor OBE, Founder & Executive President of Global

Listen to the brand-new nationwide Heart Breakfast show with Jamie Theakston & Amanda Holden weekdays from 06:30 – 10:00 across the Heart network, starting Monday June 3rd. Tune into Heart on 96 – 107 FM, on DAB digital radio right across the UK, on mobile via the Heart app or the Global Player, online at heart.co.uk, on your smart speaker by saying “play Heart”

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