Vick Hope's BBC Radio 1 replacement revealed as Jamie Laing's wife lands role

Jamie Laing's wife Sophie Habboo will be replacing on , it has been revealed.

The 35-year-old radio DJ, who is expecting her first child with husband Calvin Harris, has .

Sharing the news on his Instagram account on Thursday morning, Jamie revealed: "I’m so excited to be joining the Radio 1 family… Turns out we’re the first ever Married couple to do it together, soooo I’m not too sure if that’s a good thing or bad thing - hopefully we don’t argue on the Radio! Get ready for the chaos - Catch you on Monday."

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Sophie will appear on Going Home, which runs from Monday to Thursday between 3.30pm and 6pm, from June 2 to June 18, as Vick joins Jamie’s other co-presenter Katie Thistleton on maternity leave.

Sophie, who rose to fame on reality TV show Made In Chelsea, said: “I’m thrilled to finally announce that I’ll be joining the Radio 1 family for the next few weeks.

“I’ve always loved how radio connects people across the nation in real time, and I’m honoured to be stepping in for Vick while she starts her exciting new chapter of life.

“Anyone who knows me knows I’m no stranger to talking to a mic for hours, so I’m excited to connect with new people, dive into some great conversations, and hopefully share a few laughs along the way.

“I’ll also be making a bit of Radio 1 history presenting alongside my husband Jamie Laing, which feels really special, and probably a bit chaotic in the best way. Catch you on-air.”

The pair will become the first married couple to present a show together on Radio 1, but they have previously hosted the NewlyWeds podcast and red carpet events such as the Brit Awards together.

Sophie will appear on the show from Monday to Wednesday.

On June 23, Sam MacGregor and Danni Diston will take over from Habboo as co-hosts on the show.

Radio 1 has also announced that former I’m A Celebrity contestant GK Barry will take over the weekend afternoon show, which runs from Friday to Sunday between 1pm and 4pm, throughout July, beginning on Friday July 4.

Special guests will co-host with the social media star, who presents the Saving Grace podcast.

GK Barry said: “I am so excited to be presenting my own show with BBC Radio 1 across July.

“I thank the whole team for trusting me with such an incredible audience and I’m ready to bring you all into my and music a few hours a week.”

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