The BBC has confirmed that Kirsty Young is permanently stepping down from hit Radio 4 show Desert Island Discs.
The broadcaster, 50, left the programme last year and announced she has chronic pain condition fibromyalgia.
She was replaced temporarily by DJ Lauren Laverne and originally planned to take just a few months off, but a statement from Kirsty released today (July 5) revealed she would not be returning.
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Kirsty told fans, in a statement relayed by the Beeb’s press office: “After 12 incredibly happy and fulfilling years on Desert Island Discs I’ve decided to step down permanently.
“Having been forced to take some months away from my favourite job because of health problems, I’m happy to say I’m now well on the way to feeling much better.
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