Tony Blackburn will return to Radio 2 next year, after being taken off air in February following a review into sex abuse at the BBC.
Blackburn was taken off air because his evidence to the Jimmy Savile sex abuse inquiry “fell short” of the standards demanded by the broadcaster, BBC director general Tony Hall previously said.
The 73-year old DJ had claimed he was a “scapegoat”, and strenuously denied reports he was among celebrities who “seduced” a 15-year-old girl who later committed suicide.
Dame Janet Smith’s report criticised the BBC for failing to properly investigate allegations made by the teenager.
Blackburn, one of the BBC’s best-known radio presenters in a career spanning six decades, previously said he was planning to sue the broadcaster.
“This one comment from Dame Janet Smith has ruined it all and I do object to that. I was very, very annoyed about it. But I’m not annoyed now, I’m sad,” he said at the time.
The BBC released a statement on Wednesday saying it “stands by the findings of Dame Janet Smith and the decision it made to take Tony Blackburn off air at the start of this year”.
It added this was “based on Dame Janet’s preference for the documentary evidence relating to meetings that took place over Tony Blackburn’s statements”.
The DJ said in a statement: “I do not seek to criticise the BBC for decisions it has made in the past.
“I have had a difficult year personally, but I’m pleased to be returning to the BBC and can’t wait to get behind the mic again.”
Blackburn will present an hour-long show on Radio 2 on Fridays at 7pm, and will also return to local radio.