Zoe Ball, the beloved BBC Radio 2 Breakfast DJ, recently announced her departure from the show after six years. She cited a desire to prioritize family and focus on her children, Woody and Nelly. Ball's final show will air on December 20th, 2023.
Zoe Ball is a proud mum to two children, Woody, 23 and Nelly, 14, whom she shares with her ex-husband, Fatboy Slim, also known as Norman Cook. The couple were married from 1999 until their split in 2016. The beloved BBC Radio 2 Breakfast DJ recently shocked fans by announcing on air that she's stepping down from her role after six years, saying: 'After six incredible years on the Radio 2 Breakfast Show , it's time for me to step away from the very early mornings and focus on family.
It's been a privilege. I think the world of you listeners and I'm grateful to my bosses here for their support, especially this year.' Her final show airs on Friday, 20 December. Over the summer, Zoe shared a snap of her daughter Nelly alongside BBC Radio 1 presenter Greg James, and fans couldn't help but notice the striking resemblance between mother and daughter. One fan commented: 'She doesn't half look like you @zoetheball,' while another added: 'Wow a mini you' Another observed: 'wow, doesn't she look like you! apple doesn't fall far from the tree.' Zoe took a step back from her radio role following the recent loss of her mother, Julie Peckham, who passed away in April after battling cancer. She broke the news on Twitter with a gentle tribute, saying: 'Sleep tight dear Mama.' After the funeral, Zoe shared fond memories of her mother on social media, along with a heartfelt message about the ceremony, describing it as 'perfect', reports the Daily Record. The emotional post read: 'Yesterday we said goodbye to our dear Mama, Granny J. it was the perfect day and she would have loved it. Forever in our hearts Mama, thank you for your magic and love. missing you so much but holding tight to each other.' Zoe expressed gratitude to all those involved in the funeral and also sent words of encouragement to those fighting cancer, adding: 'Thank you to everyone who sent kind messages, cards and flowers
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