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Zena to leave 1Xtra
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1Xtra Breakfast co-host Zena will be departing the station on 29 August 2008.
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The presenter is leaving the UK to start a new life in the United States with her husband, footballer Cory Gibbs, who has recently been signed to the American MLS Football league.
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Zena has become a firm favourite with the audience since signing to the station in October 2007 as Trevor Nelson's co-host for the 1Xtra Breakfast Show.
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She also recently undertook co-host duties for the 1Xtra Loves Summer shows in Malia and Ibiza.
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Head of Programmes Lorna Clarke says: "Zena had no radio experience before joining 1Xtra and made an immediate impact with our audience on the breakfast show as co-host with Trevor Nelson, one of the UK's most experienced broadcasters.
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"I know the audience will miss her banter and entertaining take on life and, above all, her passion for music."
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Trevor Nelson says: "I'm just gutted that Zee is leaving. We have a special on-air chemistry, which is so hard to find.
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"She's a one-off girl and a rare combination of gorgeous, talented and feisty – well, she almost gave as good as she got!
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"She was a joy to work with and I really wish her all the best on her exciting journey in life."
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Zena says: "To be part of something from the start as fresh, fun and crazy as the 1Xtra Breakfast has truly been an honour.
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"To wake up every day and come to work genuinely looking forward to the day is very special.
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"Trevor, the Breakfast team and the 1Xtra listeners have contributed to an amazing 11 months, and I will miss the show immensely.
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"As well as being excited about the future I am very sad to leave."
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Trevor Nelson will be joined by a new co-host in the autumn.
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