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BBC Radio 1 has announced a major schedule shake-up with new presenters.

The fresh faces will join the station for the 2024 Christmas Takeover between Boxing Day and New Year’s Eve.

BBC Radio 1 are on the lookout for new presenters
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BBC Radio 1 are on the lookout for new presenters
Jack Saunders is best known for presenting the flagship new music show every weeknight on BBC Radio 1
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Jack Saunders is best known for presenting the flagship new music show every weeknight on BBC Radio 1Credit: Getty
Mollie King joined the station in 2018 to co-host a show with Matt Edmondson
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Mollie King joined the station in 2018 to co-host a show with Matt EdmondsonCredit: Getty

The takeover was first introduced in 2019 by BBC Radio 1’s Head, Aled Haydn Jones.

Since then, it has been a key platform for aspiring presenters aiming to establish careers in national radio.

Thirteen former guest presenters have gone on to earn permanent positions at Radio 1.

Applications for this year are open now via the  and close at 11.59pm on Thursday, September 26.

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Radio 1 is looking for DJs and presenters with prior radio experience, whether in community, hospital, student, or local radio.

Nat O’Leary says: “Applying for the Radio 1 Christmas Takeover back in 2021 was the best thing I ever did.

"Those two days of cover felt like a dream come true and then to land my own show shortly after was quite literally unbelievable.

"If I could give one piece of advice I’d say take that chance, BE YOURSELF and have fun!!!”

Aled Haydn Jones, Head of Radio 1, says: “I’m so pleased Radio 1’s Christmas Takeover is returning for 2024.

"We’ve had so many success stories since its launch and it has proven crucial in finding and developing the next generation of presenting talent, not just for Radio 1 but also the wider industry.

"I’m excited to see what this next round brings!”

Greg James has been part of the station since 2007
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Greg James has been part of the station since 2007Credit: BBC
Jamie Laing co-hosts with Vick Hope
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Jamie Laing co-hosts with Vick HopeCredit: Alamy
Vick Hope hosts the BBC Radio 1 drivetime show Going Home with Vick, Katie and Jamie with Katie Thistleton and Jamie Laing
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Vick Hope hosts the BBC Radio 1 drivetime show Going Home with Vick, Katie and Jamie with Katie Thistleton and Jamie LaingCredit: Getty
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