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The Herald Scotland
23-04-2025
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- The Herald Scotland
Zoe Ball marks one year since mother's death, saying: I miss you beyond words
Ball said at the time her mother taught her 'how to love unconditionally, to always show courage and empathy, and how, even in the darkest of days, laughter is the greatest of gifts'. On Wednesday, Ball posted several pictures of Ms Peckham, and wrote: 'Miss you beyond words Mama. 'One year today.' Last year, the DJ took leave so Gaby Roslin could 'occasionally' replace her on The Zoe Ball Breakfast Show while she spent time with her mother, who was later taken to a hospice. The presenter later returned before taking a summer break, briefly coming back on August 8 before having another leave of absence. Ball, who is the BBC's highest paid on-air female star, returned in September, and then revealed in November she would be leaving. She then announced she had a temporomandibular joint disorder, which affects the movement of the jaw, according to the NHS. The presenter said that she wakes up most days with 'awful headaches' due to the condition, which causes pain in the jaw joint and surrounding muscles. Ball left her breakfast show at the end of last year, having been at the helm since 2019. Her fellow Radio 2 DJ Scott Mills took over the early morning slot. She is set to return to the airwaves in May to host a new weekly Radio 2 show, from 1pm to 3pm on Saturdays. Ball is also the daughter of former Play School and Think Of A Number presenter Johnny Ball, who appeared in More4's The Baby Boomers' Guide To Growing Old, and 5's The Terry And Gaby Show.
Wales Online
23-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
Zoe Ball marks one year since mum's death as she says she misses her 'beyond words'
Zoe Ball marks one year since mum's death as she says she misses her 'beyond words' The BBC Radio 2 DJ announced the death of her mum Julia Peckham last year, after revealing that she'd been diagnosed with cancer. Zoe Ball paid tribute to her mother, Julia Peckham Zoe Ball has shared an emotional tribute as she remembers her mother, Julia Peckham, on the first anniversary of her passing much-loved BBC Radio 2 presenter, who is known for her vibrant personality and warm voice on air, took to social media to express how much she misses her mother, saying: "Miss you beyond words Mama. "One year today." Last year, Zoe announced the sad news of her mother's death after a battle with cancer, praising her for teaching her "how to love unconditionally, to always show courage and empathy, and how, even in the darkest of days, laughter is the greatest of gifts". During this difficult period, Zoe took a step back from The Zoe Ball Breakfast Show, allowing Gaby Roslin to fill in "occasionally" so she could cherish moments with her mother before she was moved to a hospice. Article continues below Content cannot be displayed without consent After a brief return to the airwaves and a summer hiatus, Zoe came back on August 8, only to take another leave shortly thereafter. Returning in September, Zoe later made the announcement in November that she would be stepping down from her role. She also opened up about her struggle with temporomandibular joint disorder, a condition that causes pain in the jaw joint and muscles, which has been causing her "awful headaches" most mornings. At the end of last year, Zoe bid farewell to her breakfast show, which she had led since 2019, passing the baton to fellow Radio 2 DJ Scott Mills. She is poised to make a comeback on the radio in May, hosting a fresh weekly show on Radio 2, airing from 1pm to 3pm on Saturdays. Article continues below Ball also happens to be the offspring of former Play School and Think Of A Number presenter Johnny Ball, who has made appearances in More4's The Baby Boomers' Guide To Growing Old, and Channel 5's The Terry And Gaby Show.
Yahoo
24-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Zoe Ball tells father she is in a good place after quitting breakfast show
TV presenter Johnny Ball has said his daughter Zoe Ball told him she is in 'such a good place' after quitting her BBC Radio 2 breakfast show. Zoe, 54, left her programme at the end of last year, after being at the helm since 2019. She is set to return to the station in May to host a new weekly show, from 1pm to 3pm on Saturdays. Johnny told Saga Magazine: 'Zoe's taken to broadcasting as well as I did – in fact, she's done better than me. 'She's earned considerably more money from it. 'Her mum died last year and she's had various other problems, but she's chuffed to have packed in the Radio 2 breakfast show, as she's realised every day has 24 hours now. 'Her days used to start at 4am and by the time it got to midday she was knackered. She visited me recently and said: 'I'm in such a good place'.' In November, after Zoe revealed she would be leaving, she announced she had a temporomandibular joint disorder, which affects the movement of the jaw, according to the NHS. She has said that she wakes up most days with 'awful headaches' due to a health condition which causes pain in the jaw joint and surrounding muscles. Earlier in the year, she had announced the death of her mother Julia Peckham and said her family were 'bereft'. She was the BBC's highest-paid on-air female presenter in 2023/24 with a salary between £950,000 and £954,999. This ranked her second on the list of top-earning talent behind Gary Lineker, according to the corporation's annual report published in July. Former Play School presenter Johnny has appeared in More4's The Baby Boomers' Guide To Growing Old, and 5's The Terry And Gaby Show. He was the first celebrity out of Strictly Come Dancing when he competed in 2012, following Zoe becoming a finalist in 2005. Read the full interview in Saga Magazine, or online at
Yahoo
24-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Zoe Ball is in 'a good place' after quitting BBC Radio 2 breakfast show
TV presenter Johnny Ball has said his daughter Zoe Ball told him she is in 'such a good place' after quitting her BBC Radio 2 breakfast show. Zoe, 54, left her programme at the end of last year, after being at the helm since 2019. She is set to return to the station in May to host a new weekly show, from 1pm to 3pm on Saturdays. Johnny told Saga Magazine: 'Zoe's taken to broadcasting as well as I did – in fact, she's done better than me. 'She's earned considerably more money from it. 'Her mum died last year and she's had various other problems, but she's chuffed to have packed in the Radio 2 breakfast show, as she's realised every day has 24 hours now. 'Her days used to start at 4am and by the time it got to midday she was knackered. She visited me recently and said: 'I'm in such a good place'.' In November, after Zoe revealed she would be leaving, she announced she had a temporomandibular joint disorder, which affects the movement of the jaw, according to the NHS. She has said that she wakes up most days with 'awful headaches' due to a health condition which causes pain in the jaw joint and surrounding muscles. Earlier in the year, she had announced the death of her mother Julia Peckham and said her family were 'bereft'. She was the BBC's highest-paid on-air female presenter in 2023/24 with a salary between £950,000 and £954,999. Recommended Reading This ranked her second on the list of top-earning talent behind Gary Lineker, according to the corporation's annual report published in July. Former Play School presenter Johnny has appeared in More4's The Baby Boomers' Guide To Growing Old, and 5's The Terry And Gaby Show. He was the first celebrity out of Strictly Come Dancing when he competed in 2012, following Zoe becoming a finalist in 2005.
