BBC Radio 1 will see a major shake up as Annie MacManus, professionally known as Annie Mac, is set to leave the station in July to take on her new creative outlet of writing and podcasting.
The BBC said that Mac had fronted “some incredible moments on BBC Radio 1, from live sessions to landmark interviews with the world’s biggest artists. Sending all of our love, appreciation and luck for the future to Annie.”
The DJ and presenter has been associated with the broadcasting station for 19 years, starting as a production assistant in 2002 landing her first solo show in 2004.
Mac told her followers on Twitter and Instagram that it was “hard to articulate what this job has meant to me”, going on to outline her career trajectory since joining the station as a production assistant in 2002.
What’s next for the presenter? She intends to take time to focus on her writing, spend more time with family, and work on podcasting. Her debut novel titled Mother Mother is due for publication in May. For the next three months Annie will also be presenting a show with fellow Radio 1 presenter Nick Grimshaw for a new BBC streaming platform, Radio 1 Relax.
The presenter also hosts the popular podcast Changes With Annie MacManus, which sees her interview fellow creatives about changes in their personal and professional lives.
She said: “I will be coming back to radio broadcasting when the time is right”. She thanked listeners for “allowing me into your lives. Thank you for brightening my days.” Her last show will be broadcast on 30 July.
She will be replaced by Clara Amfo, who will take over Annie’s regular slot.
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