Sian Welby set to return to Capital Breakfast this September
Sian Welby is returning from maternity leave to co-host Capital Breakfast with Jordan North and Chris Stark.
Sian announced she was pregnant live on-air last February and took time off to give birth to baby Ruby. She was on Facetime to the show this morning with Ruby, who had just slept for eight hours non-stop, Sian said. She also revealed that she’ll be back on the show from 2 September.
Kemi Rodgers, who has been covering for Sian, will take on a brand-new show, hosting weekday mornings from 10am – 1pm. She will also continue to present her Saturday show from 9am – 12pm.
Rio Fredrika, who is currently covering the morning show, announced on Instagram last weekend that after six years she is leaving Capital, saying she wants to take some time out to work on her next adventure.
Speaking about returning to Capital Breakfast, Sian Welby said: “I’m so thrilled to get back into the studio with Jordan and Chris! We have some huge plans for when I return, so make sure you’re tuned in. I’d also love to thank Kemi for doing an outstanding job while I’ve been away. See you in September!”
Kemi Rodgers said: “I’m absolutely over the moon to be the new host of weekday mid-mornings on Capital! I’m also delighted because it means I’ll still get to see the Breakfast team every day as we’ll be show neighbours!
“It’s been a blast working with Jordan and Chris these past few months, and I’m so excited to start this new chapter.”
Brent Tobin, Managing Editor of Capital, commented: “We’re incredibly excited to have Sian back at Capital from September, and we know our listeners will be too. It’s fantastic that Kemi will be taking on mid-mornings on Capital – it’s a well-deserved move and an exciting new opportunity.”
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