Earlier this week, Zoe Ball was unveiled as the first woman presenter of the BBC Radio 2 Breakfast Show would be replacing Chris Evans. This follows a long presenting career which began in the Nineties, when she hosted Channel 4’s The Big Breakfast and the BBC One children’s programme Live & Kicking.

“To be the first woman to present this very special show is both an honour and privilege,” said Ball, explaining that she would be taking over in January 2019.

“Believe me, I’m not underestimating the enormity of the task ahead, to follow not one but two of my broadcasting idols, into such a well-loved show is somewhat daunting.”

But while many were excited by the news, some have suggested that Sara Cox – who often acts as a stand-in for Evans – should have succeeded him. Indeed, the Cox vs Ball debate has raged on social media ever since the announcement, only increasing in intensity after Cox humorously responded to people commiserating that she hadn’t got the job.

“I did get it!” she joked. “Zoe is just filling in for the 42 weeks I’m on holiday… thanks though x.”

Rachel Riley’s response to the Zoe Ball breakfast show debate is beyond brilliant