Zoe Ball Returns to BBC Radio 2 Breakfast Show

Zoe Ball, the BBC Radio 2 Breakfast Show host, has returned to her show after a mysterious six-week absence, during which Scott Mills and Gaby Roslin filled in for her. Ball, 53, had been absent since August 8, 2024, and her return was confirmed by BBC bosses. Her time off followed the death of her mother in April, and during her break, she also moved from her countryside home to a townhouse near her ex-husband, DJ Norman Cook. Fans warmly welcomed her back, and she expressed gratitude to her stand-ins and listeners. The reasons for her absence remain largely private, though her son Woody mentioned spending more time with her during this period.