Radio broadcaster Leoš Mareš announced that a huge superstar from the Czech Republic will join the Ranní show team on Evropa 2, filling the vacancy left by the late Patrik Hezucký. According to reports from Vlasta.cz, the new team member is scheduled to make their debut on August 31.
The upcoming addition marks a significant new chapter for the flagship morning program following a period of deep transition for the station. For decades, the show was defined by the dynamic partnership between Mareš and Hezucký, who anchored the airwaves together for 25 years before Hezucký passed away in December 2025 following a long illness, as detailed by Vlasta.cz.
Speaking on Evropa 2, Mareš kept the specific identity of the incoming personality under wraps while raising expectations among listeners. One huge superstar is joining the Ranní show team. It’s a person who is one of the biggest stars,” Mareš said in an on-air interview reported by Vlasta.cz, adding that the new team member ranks among the most prominent figures in the country.
Public Speculation and Fan Anticipation
Following the on-air announcement, listeners and media outlets immediately began speculating about who might step into the coveted morning radio role. According to Vlasta.cz, fan and media guesses range widely across the Czech entertainment landscape, including actors and performers such as Štěpán Kozub, Jakub Kohák, Libor Bouček, Jakub Prachař, and veteran actress Jiřina Bohdalová.
Another frequently mentioned possibility in public discussions is Monika Marešová, the host’s wife, who has previously made popular guest appearances on the station to the delight of listeners, per Vlasta.cz reports. Despite the intense public curiosity, station leadership and Mareš have not confirmed any of the speculative names, maintaining mystery ahead of the late-August premiere date.
A New Era for Evropa 2’s Flagship Program
The introduction of the high-profile guest arrives at a critical juncture for Evropa 2. Mareš first joined the station in 1997 straight out of university, quickly moving from weekend slots to the hitparáda and eventually anchoring the Ranní show. In past interviews, Mareš acknowledged that station executives initially believed radio show hosts had a limited lifespan of two to three years on air.
That trajectory changed permanently when Patrik Hezucký became his permanent co-host. Mareš has frequently credited Hezucký with sustaining the program’s unprecedented longevity, noting that broadcasting solo is exceptionally difficult. In return, Hezucký often praised Mareš as his mentor and a leading figure in Czech radio, cementing a partnership that defined morning broadcasting for a quarter-century.
Remembering Patrik Hezucký
The morning lineup faced profound grief when Hezucký’s health declined toward the end of 2025. He battled a severe illness that caused significant weight loss and vocal changes, details he ultimately shared transparently with his audience, including an appearance on the podcast Lepší už to nebude documented by Vlasta.cz. Hezucký passed away on December 5, 2025, surrounded by his family and close friends.
The arrival of the huge superstar on August 31 represents the first permanent casting change for the show since Hezucký’s passing. Listeners across the Czech Republic continue to tune in as the station prepares to reveal the identity of its newest voice.
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