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Zoe Ball announces painful health condition weeks after BBC Radio 2 return

It’s the latest in a few health setbacks for the DJ

The Independent UK · Jun 3, 2025

Zoe Ball makes BBC Radio 2 return after stepping back from breakfast slot

‘I’ve had a few lie-ins,’ admitted presenter after taking five-month break from radio

The Independent UK · May 3, 2025

Zoe Ball reveals body transformation after £120 ‘menopause treatment’

BBC Radio 2 presenter underwent a lymphatic drainage massage designed to target ‘fluid retention or menopause symptoms’

The Independent UK · Apr 10, 2025

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Zoe Ball’s father says she’s in ‘a good place’ after quitting BBC Radio 2 breakfast show

Broadcaster stepped away from BBC Radio 2 Breakfast show last year to ‘focus on family’ – but she will return to the airwaves this spring

The Independent UK · Mar 24, 2025

Zoe Ball will host ‘new show’ on BBC Radio 2, says Gaby Roslin

The presenter previously hinted she would return for ‘new adventures’ – but did not disclose in what capacity

The Independent UK · Jan 24, 2025

Zoe Ball breaks down in tears as she presents final Radio 2 Breakfast show

‘I can’t see the buttons through my giddy tears,’ said presenter during last broadcast

The Independent UK · Dec 20, 2024

Vernon Kay forced to pull out of BBC Radio 2 slot on ‘doctors orders’

Listeners said host’s voice sounded ‘awful’ during Monday’s episode

The Independent UK · Sep 24, 2024

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Zoe Ball returns to Radio 2 show with question for overjoyed listeners after six-week absence

Ball took an extended leave of absence following the death of her mother

The Independent UK · Sep 23, 2024

Zoe Ball’s BBC return revealed amid growing concern among Radio 2 listeners

Fans have been worried about host after extended absence

The Independent UK · Sep 19, 2024

Zoe Ball fans question her mysterious Radio 2 absence as son returns to social media

The BBC presenter has been missing from the air for five weeks

Evening Standard · Sep 18, 2024

Zoe Ball sparks fresh concern as Scott Mills fills in for another week of radio

Ball has taken an extended leave of absence following the death of her mum

The Independent UK · Sep 16, 2024

BBC Radio 2 confirm Zoe Ball’s future after unexpected absence

Host returned briefly after an extended absence following the death of her mother, before leaving again

The Independent UK · Sep 6, 2024

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