BBC 1Xtra's Breakfast Show co-host Zena McNally has announced that she will leave the station this week. The presenter is moving to the US with her husband, footballer Cory Gibbs, who has recently been signed up by US football team, The Colorado Rapids. McNally joined the station as Trevor Nelson's Breakfast Show co-host in October last year and also co-hosted the 1Xtra Love Summer shows in Malia and Ibiza this year.
Head of Programmes Lorna Clarke said: "Zena had no radio experience before joining 1Xtra and made an immediate impact with our audience on the breakfast show as co-host with Trevor Nelson, one of the UK's most experienced broadcasters. I know the audience will miss her banter and entertaining take on life and above all her passion for music".
Trevor Nelson said: "I'm just gutted that Zee is leaving. We have a special on air chemistry, which is so hard to find. She's a one off girl and a rare combination of gorgeous, talented and feisty - well she almost gave as good as she got! She was a joy to work with and I really wish her all the best on her exciting journey in life".
Zena said: "To be part of something from the start as fresh, fun and crazy as the 1Xtra Breakfast has truly been an honour! To wake up everyday and come to work genuinely looking forward to the day is very special! Trevor, the Breakfast team and the 1Xtra listeners have contributed to an amazing 11 months, and I will miss the show immensely. As well as being excited about the future I am very sad to leave".