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RTÉ News
03-05-2025
- Entertainment
- RTÉ News
Zoe Ball returns to BBC Radio 2 with new Saturday show
Radio presenter Zoe Ball has returned to BBC Radio 2, four-and-a-half months after she left her breakfast show on the station, jokingly declaring she is "back once again with the ill behaviour". Ball previously left the station to "focus on family" and opened her new Saturday afternoon show with A Taste of Honey's Boogie Oogie Oogie. Speaking at the start of the show, she said: "It's me - Ballette. Back once again with the ill behaviour. "Should we kick off with this? Let's get this show on the road, seat belts off, doors to manual." Ball's opening remark was taken from Renegade Master by DJ Wildchild, which was remixed by her ex-husband Norman Cook, who is best known as Fatboy Slim, in 1998. As Booker T and the MGs' Green Onions played in the background, Ball went on to ask if she still needed to do time checks on the afternoon show or whether "everyone is just so relaxed and laid back that we don't even need those anymore". She continued: "It's lovely to be back on a Saturday. This is where it all began for me, back in the day when I used to sweep up and make the teas. I used to do early mornings, and then I did the slot where Rylan (Clark) is." "In fact, I said to producer Geoff with a g, I went, 'Well, I'll pop in then about two, alright? And then we'll run things through'. And he went, 'Halfway through your show, love. Might want to come in a bit earlier than that'. "I made it. I made it thanks to Geoff with a g's daughter Emily, who made me a cake. It is absolutely magnificent, Emily. "And, apparently, when Geoff with a g got home last night, she'd made one, wasn't happy with it, made another. She made three cakes. "Emily, you're an absolute queen. Thank you very much indeed. "See Nelly, my daughter, who was out at a rave on the beach last night - that's what you could be doing, clean living life - thank you very much." When saying goodbye to her breakfast show in December 2024, Ball received messages from singer Kylie Minogue, England footballer Alessia Russo, and Doctor Who star David Tennant. Former BBC Radio 1 DJ Scott Mills took over her slot in January 2025, and his previous weekday slot of 2pm to 4pm has been filled by Trevor Nelson. Ball took a break from hosting The Zoe Ball Breakfast Show in the summer of 2024 before returning last September. After making the decision to leave last November, she revealed she wakes up most days with "awful headaches" due to a health condition that causes pain in the jaw joint and surrounding muscles. She said she had a temporomandibular (TMJ) joint disorder, which affects the movement of the jaw. Ball was the BBC's highest-paid on-air female presenter in 2023/24 with a salary between £950,000 and £954,999. The ranking saw her second on the list of top-earning talent behind Gary Lineker, according to the corporation's annual report published in July 2024. She was previously married to musician and DJ Cook, and the pair have two children together: a son, Woody Fred Cook, born in 2000, and a daughter, Nelly May Lois Cook, who was born in 2010. Ball was the first woman to present the BBC Radio 1 Breakfast Show solo when her co-host Kevin Greening left the show in 1998. She departed the role in 2000 and went on to become the first permanent female breakfast show host at BBC Radio 2 almost 19 years later. Ball will present her new BBC Radio 2 show from 1pm to 3pm on Saturdays.
Yahoo
03-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Zoe Ball returns to BBC Radio 2 after quitting the Breakfast Show 4 months ago
Zoe Ball is returning to BBC Radio 2 after she left her breakfast show to 'focus on family' nearly five months ago. The 54-year-old, who was the station's first female breakfast show host, took over the role from Chris Evans in January 2019. During her final Radio 2 Breakfast show, Zoe received messages from singer Kylie Minogue, England footballer Alessia Russo and Doctor Who star David Tennant when she said goodbye for the last time in December 2024. After her departure, former Radio 1 DJ Scott Mills took over her slot in January 2025 and his previous weekday slot of 2pm to 4pm has been filled by Trevor Nelson. But today (May 3), Zoe will be making a comeback to Radio 2 and interviewing comedian Roisin Conaty when she presents her first new weekend show at 1pm. The synopsis for the two-hour show on the Radio 2 website describes her new Saturday slot as 'the best songs and chat for a Saturday'. Later this week, she will also play a part in the BBC's VE Day 80: A Celebration to Remember, taking place at the Horse Guards Parade in London. The DJ will present the live concert on Thursday (May 8) from 8pm to 10pm on BBC One and BBC iPlayer. Sharing a post on her Instagram stories about the event, she said: "Thrilled to be playing a small part on Thursday. "There are some wonderful surprises and some very moving moments." In the summer of 2024, Zoe took a break from hosting The Zoe Ball Breakfast Show, returning in September. She then announced her decision to leave after almost six years in November 2024, saying it was time for her to 'step away from the very early mornings and focus on family'. Zoe was previously married to musician and DJ Norman Cook, known as Fatboy Slim, and the pair have two children together: a son, Woody Fred Cook, born in 2000, and a daughter, Nelly May Lois Cook, who was born in 2010. She was the first woman to present the BBC Radio 1 Breakfast Show solo when her co-host Kevin Greening left the show in 1998. Recommended reading: Zoe Ball lands new TV role just months after quitting BBC Radio 2 show Zoe Ball to star in popular BBC TV series following Radio 2 return, reports say Zoe Ball is in 'a good place' after quitting BBC Radio 2 breakfast show However, the Celebrity Gogglebox star departed the role in 2000 and went on to become the first permanent female breakfast show host at BBC Radio 2 almost 19 years later. She presented a Saturday morning show on BBC Radio 2 from 2009 to 2012 and returned permanently to Radio 2 in 2017 as the host of the Saturday afternoon show, a role she held until she began hosting the breakfast show. Zoe will present her BBC Radio 2 show from 1pm to 3pm on Saturdays.
The Herald Scotland
23-04-2025
- Entertainment
- 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.
