Get all your news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One app.

Get all your news in one place.

100's of premium titles. One news app.

The Latest Breaking News from Zoe Ball

Emma Willis is bracingly honest and has serious mettle – she is the perfect star to steer Strictly into a new era

TV: As the ‘Love is Blind’ host is finally confirmed as one part of the new presenting lineup, Katie Rosseinsky explores why she can bring good rapport and real emotion to one of the biggest jobs in UK showbusiness

The Independent UK

Zoe Ball proves a floral dress and white trainers are the ultimate styling duo at this year's RHS Chelsea Flower Show

Stylish and practical – what's not to love about this combination?

Woman & Home

Zoe Ball has ‘dreaded’ news about a family member confirmed during Who Do You Think You Are? appearance

The presenter was given some information about her grandmother that left her very emotional

Woman & Home

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

Josh Widdicombe drops major Strictly hint after 'being offered hosting job alongside Emma Willis'

The comedian, 43, impressed BBC bosses with his ‘deadpan wit’ during the auditions

Evening Standard

Josh Widdicombe says Strictly Come Dancing appearance was ‘worst day of my career’

Comedian is tipped to become one of the new hosts of the popular reality TV show

The Independent UK

Fleur East admits to being ‘bothered’ by missing out on Strictly hosting job

‘I’ve kind of lied to myself that I’d be all right with not doing it or not being considered,’ the ‘It Takes Two’ presenter said – amid rumours that Emma Willis has secured the job

The Independent UK

Emma Willis 'on the mend' after starting therapy as Strictly hosting role 'confirmed'

The presenter, 50, is thought to have been offered one of the hosting roles on Strictly

Evening Standard

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

Strictly pro Johannes Radebe could be the show’s newest presenter after becoming late frontrunner

The professional dancer is reportedly joining Emma Willis as a presenter on the show

The Independent UK

Strictly pro Johannes Radebe 'set for unique hosting role alongside Emma Willis' after 'incredible audition'

The 39-year-old South African dancer - who joined Strictly in 2018 - ‘impressed bosses with his chemistry tests’

Evening Standard

Bad luck Ball. Work rejection grief hurts like hell – here’s how to stop it spiralling into a crisis

IN FOCUS: The radio presenter has revealed that she’s out of the running to present ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ – and has admitted that she is ‘grieving’ a lost opportunity. Katie Rosseinsky asks the experts about why career grief can hit so hard, and how we can turn it around

The Independent UK

Zoe Ball hints 'multiple people' will host Strictly after getting rejected from role

The 55-year-old dropped a major hint about the ‘fabulous’ new presenters of the BBC dance competition

Evening Standard

Zoe Ball out of the running for Strictly Come Dancing presenting role

The broadcaster said she has been grieving the rejection.

Evening Standard

Zoe Ball feels 'grief' and 'rejection' after failing to land Strictly hosting role

After hinting she might've been given the coveted position, the presenter is no longer in the running

Woman & Home

Zoe Ball reacts to Strictly hosting snub after months of rumours

IN FULL

The Independent UK

Get all your
news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One news app.

The Independent UK

Zoe Ball confirms she didn’t get Strictly host job: ‘The right decision has been made’

‘I have worked through the seven stages of grief and rejection over the last couple of days,’ she reportedly said

Evening Standard

Zoe Ball shares 'grief and rejection' over Strictly hosting snub - as other candidates 'left sobbing'

Ball spoke out after Emma Willis was reportedly confirmed as one of the new Strictly hosts

Woman & Home

Jo Whiley's son gave her the sweetest gift that's left listeners in tears - it's such a good idea to show someone you care

Jo’s son’s gesture was so creative and thoughtful, and has left listeners in 'happy tears'

The Independent UK

Surprise candidate emerges as frontrunner for new Strictly host

IN FULL

Get all your
news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One news app.

The Independent UK

Former Strictly contestant could host 2026 series as four frontrunners emerge

BBC star could be waltzing from dancefloor to presenter spotlight after becoming ‘surprise hit’ in auditions

The Independent UK

Sara Cox, the Scott Mills replacement who’ll bring edge and warmth to breakfast radio

IN FOCUS: The Bolton-born DJ was the obvious choice for a reason, writes Rachel McGrath

The Independent UK

Strictly: It Takes Two format ‘to be refreshed’ for 2026 series

Companion show will reportedly undertake massive transformation – and have new hosts

Woman & Home

Did Zoe Ball just ‘confirm’ role as new Strictly host? Presenter drops biggest hint she’s landed the job

The star teased 'glamorous' new project while friend Jo Whiley strongly suggests it's Strictly-related

Woman & Home

‘I felt unhinged and out of control’: Jo Whiley reflects on her body's reaction to high levels of cortisol

The presenter also discusses the 'myth' of detoxing from cortisol and how she struggles to find a way to manage symptoms

Woman & Home

Zoe Ball shares the real story behind 'iconic' 90s wedding day photo: 'It sums up who I was'

It wasn’t just Zoe who reminisced on the photo - her ex-husband left a sweet comment

The Independent UK

Zoe Ball hints at ‘glamorous’ new gig as Strictly host rumours fly

IN FULL

1 2 3 4 5

People

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

Organisations

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

Places

Fourteen days free

Download the app

One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.