BBC Radio 1 today announced that Liam Payne, Demi Lovato, Camila Cabello, The Vamps, Jason Derulo and Hollywood stars including Chris Hemsworth, Chloë Grace Moretz and Kirsten Dunst will host Radio 1’s Superstar Playlist – taking over Radio 1 on Christmas Day.
From 10am-4pm on Christmas Day some of the hottest pop acts and some of the biggest names in Hollywood will join Radio 1 as presenters for the day, truly getting young listeners in the festive spirit with hour long shows, curated by the stars and featuring their favourite tracks – including some Christmas favourites.
There will be a special Radio 1 Superstar Playlist with The Hollywood All Stars where Radio 1’s film critic Ali Plumb will call upon Hollywood megastars including Kirsten Dunst, Chris Hemsworth and Chloë Grace Moretz to choose their favourite songs.
Radio 1’s Superstar Playlist schedule:
10-11am: Radio 1’s Superstar Playlist with Liam Payne
11am-12noon: Radio 1’s Superstar Playlist with The Vamps
12noon-1pm: Radio 1’s Superstar Playlist with The Hollywood All Stars
1-2pm: Radio 1’s Superstar Playlist with Demi Lovato
2-3pm: Radio 1’s Superstar Playlist with Jason Derulo
3-4pm: Radio 1’s Superstar Playlist with Camila Cabello
Liam Payne says: “Looking forward to playing some of my favourite music on Radio 1 this Christmas!”
The Vamps say: “We can’t quite believe Radio 1 have asked us back to host our own on Christmas Day show for a third year but we love it… it’s the best day of the year so bring on the festivities and let’s have a party!”
Demi Lovato says: “I’m so excited to be part of Radio 1’s Christmas Day takeover. I can’t wait to play you some of my favourite songs and sound-track the festive season!”
Jason Derulo says: “I get to play DJ Derulo playing some of my favourite music on Christmas Day for you. Tune in! Let’s get Festive.”
Camila Cabello says: “It’s Christmassssssssss!! I am so excited to be on Radio 1 on Christmas Day playing some of my favourite music!”
The Radio 1 Christmas Day schedule is:
6:30-10am: The Radio 1 Breakfast Show with Scott Mills
10-11am: Radio 1’s Superstar Playlist with Liam Payne
11am-12noon: Radio 1’s Superstar Playlist with The Vamps
12noon-1pm: Radio 1’s Superstar Playlist with The Hollywood All Stars
1-2pm: Radio 1’s Superstar Playlist with Demi Lovato
2-3pm: Radio 1’s Superstar Playlist with Jason Derulo
3-4pm: Radio 1’s Superstar Playlist with Camila Cabello
4-7pm: Jordan North
7-9pm: Radio 1’s Movie Show with Ali Plumb
9-11pm: A Christmas edition of The 8th with Charlie Sloth
11pm-1am: Huw Stephens
