After seven years at BBC Radio 1Xtra and a “life-altering experience,” presenter Reece Parkinson is leaving the station. Lady Leshurr is also being replaced as part of a major reorganisation of the schedule.
In 2016, Reece joined 1Xtra and hosted the Weekend Breakfast Show and 1Xtra Talks. The same year he began training for an ultramarathon for a Newsbeat documentary, he was then appointed to the drive-time slot. His training was cut short when he was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes just days before the race, but he completed a 50-mile race six months later.
Remi Burgz will replace Lady Leshurr during drive time, while Joelah Noble will replace her on Saturday afternoons. In addition, Kaylee Golding will be the first weekday presenter from outside London, replacing Remi between 13:00 and 16:00.
1Xtra’s head of station, Faron McKenzie, said, “As a native of Birmingham, I’m so proud to be delivering on that promise and bringing 1Xtra to such an amazing and diverse city.” He added that Reece would be “missed by everyone at the network, and we wish him the best of luck with his exciting new projects,” and that he was eager for the new lineup to begin on April 3.
BBC Radio 1Xtra has announced a significant change to its presenting lineup, with longtime presenter Reece Parkinson departing after seven years. He replaces Lady Leshurr, who has been off the air since October 2020, when she was charged with assault. The new lineup will take effect on April 3, with Remi Burgz, Joelah Noble, and Kaylee Golding assuming their respective positions.
Reece Parkinson joined 1Xtra in 2016 and rose through the ranks to host a weekend show before assuming his current position. During his time at the station, he trained for an ultra-marathon until he was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes; however, six months later he completed a 50-mile race. Reece stated that he spent his time at 1Xtra “fulfilling my intention to bring positivity and light to the audience.”
The head of 1Xtra, Faron McKenzie, is “excited to see Kaylee represent, connect with new audiences, and inject her fun, Brummie energy into 1Xtra afternoons.” Reece will be missed by everyone at the network, and we wish him the best of luck with his exciting new projects, he added.
BBC Radio 1Xtra is entering a new era with a significant reorganisation of its presenting lineup. Longtime host Reece Parkinson and Lady Leshurr are departing as a result of the 3 April transition. Remi Burgz, Joelah Noble, and Kaylee Golding will be taking over their respective slots, with 1Xtra’s head of station, Faron McKenzie, stating that he is “excited to see Kaylee represent, connect with new audiences, and inject her fun, Birmingham energy into 1Xtra afternoons.” Reece stated that his time at 1Xtra had been spent “fulfilling my intention of bringing positivity and light to the audience” and that he was eager to create more “life-altering experiences at scale in my next project.”
