Martin Kemp has announced he is stepping back from his presenting role on Greatest Hits Radio Mix Tape shows. His last show will be April 4th, with former Breakfast Club presenter Jenny Powell taking over the role on April 10th. The former Spandau Ballet musician first joined the station back in June 2021 and has announced his plans to focus on his live Back to the 80s shows this summer.

He said in a statement: "I’ve had an incredible run on Greatest Hits Radio but it’s time to let someone else share their Mix Tapes with the nation. I’ve got a busy year ahead with my Back to the 80s live shows, so now is the right time to step back and I know I’m leaving the listeners in safe hands with Jenny."

Jenny has also shared her excitement at taking over the role. She said: "I’m so excited! I’ve loved waking up with the Breakfast Club listeners on weekend mornings. But time for a change.

"I’m going to be swapping my early morning alarm calls and turning up the volume on Friday and Saturday nights for the iconic Mix Tape show! Can’t wait to share the music and big energy with everyone!"

She will be broadcasting every Friday and Saturday night from 7pm, live from Greatest Hits Radio’s Manchester studios.

Greatest Hits Radio Content Director Andy Ashton paid tribute to Martin, as he said: "I want to say a huge thank you to Martin for being such a big part of our station over the last five years and for sharing his stories and favourite weekend anthems with our listeners.

"I’m delighted to say that he’ll remain very much part of the Greatest Hits Radio family with a number of projects we'll be announcing later in the year.

"And I’m thrilled that Jenny Powell will be bringing her unique energy to Friday and Saturday nights, coming live from our studios in Manchester.

"I know she’ll do a great job on the Mix Tape, having a conversation with the nation and playing the weekend's essential songs of the 70s, 80s and 90s."