Salma El-Wardany and Riz Lateef are the replacement presenters for Vanessa Feltz on BBC Radio London.
Salma will front the show from Monday to Thursday, with Riz hosting Friday mornings.
Salma joined BBC Radio London as a new voice in 2018 and has fronted a host of shows across the schedule. She currently presents the Friday afternoon show at the station.
Riz, was born and raised in the city, and is the main face of BBC London News at 6.30pm.
The new BBC Radio London Breakfast Show will air 7am till 10am from 31st October.
Salma says “I’m incredibly excited to kick off a new era of BBC Radio London Breakfast. Keeping Londoners across 32 boroughs informed, entertained and motivated for the day ahead is not something I take lightly. It’s a privilege to rise every morning with the best city in the world.”
Riz says: “Well what an honour. I’m delighted and looking forward to being ‘your Friday friend’ on BBC Radio London Breakfast, joining a wonderful team. Whether it’s challenging times or joyous moments, I’ll always give Londoners my best with passion, chat and a smile. I’d best start setting my early alarm!”
Sara David, Executive Editor at BBC Radio London, says: “I am thrilled that Salma and Riz will be waking up London. They are superb presenters who will provide the best and brightest way to start the day in the capital.”
This story first appeared on radiotoday.co.uk