Clara Amfo says depression played a part in Radio 1 exit

Clara Amfo, who joined BBC Radio 1 in 2015 and left in 2024, revealed that her decision to depart was influenced by her struggles with depression. She expressed a desire to leave before the role became a chore, saying, “I was in the flipping trenches,” reflecting on her mental health challenges in early 2023.

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