August 12th 2024.
Since Thursday, Zoe Ball has been noticeably absent from her usual spot as the host of Radio 2's Breakfast show. This came as a surprise to listeners who have grown accustomed to waking up to her familiar voice. On Friday, August 9, Gaby Roslin stepped in to welcome the audience at 6:30am instead of the 53-year-old presenter. And this unexpected absence continued into Monday morning, with Scott Mills taking over for Zoe and jokingly reassuring listeners that they hadn't overslept.
According to the BBC, Zoe will be taking some time off and plans to return in September, although no further details were provided. Typically, presenters will give their listeners a heads-up if they plan to be off the air, but on Zoe's last show on Thursday, she simply said, "See you at dawn." This is not the first time that Zoe has taken a sudden break from her show, as she previously took time off in April following her mother's sudden passing. Her mother had been diagnosed with cancer just 12 weeks prior.
Scott Mills, who usually has an afternoon slot on Radio 2, has stepped in to fill Zoe's shoes while she is away. On Monday morning, he greeted listeners by saying, "Good morning. You weren't expecting me, were you? Welcome to Monday. It's Scott Mills." He then reassured listeners that they were not late for work and that they hadn't overslept. He also mentioned that it was August 12th, just to make sure everyone was on the same page.
No further information has been given about Zoe's absence, and she has not addressed it herself. Will Young, who was a guest on her show last Thursday, shared his excitement for the upcoming chat on his social media. However, instead of speaking with Zoe, he ended up speaking with Gaby about his new album. Zoe had only just returned to her show on August 5th after taking a break for her mother's birthday - the first one since her passing.
In a light-hearted moment, Zoe jokingly asked, "What did I miss?" after mentioning that her family, including her two children with ex Fatboy Slim, were feeling "bereft." In March, Zoe announced her mother's cancer diagnosis and took some time off to care for her. After her mother's funeral, Zoe shared a heartfelt message on Instagram, saying, "Thank you for teaching us how to love unconditionally, to always show courage and empathy, and how, even in the darkest of days, laughter is the greatest of gifts."
Her mother passed away on April 24th, and Zoe shared, "We are bereft without you, but will hold on tight to each other. Your grace and your smile that lit up every room you were in, will light the stars to guide us." The Agency entertainment team is open to hearing more about Zoe's story, and if you have any celebrity news, videos, or pictures, you can reach out to them by email, phone, or through their Submit Stuff page. They would love to hear from you.
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