When is Zoe Ball coming back? BBC confirms her Radio 2 return

The 53-year-old final hosted The Zoe Ball Breakfast present on Radio 2 again on August 8, greater than a month in the past.

Gaby Roslin and Scott Mills have each stuffed in for Ball in her absence.

What’s occurred to Zoe Ball?

The BBC hasn’t supplied any rationalization as to why Ball has been absent from her Radio 2 present for thus lengthy, in response to the Day by day Mail.

Nonetheless a BBC insider, talking to the information outlet, stated: “No one is aware of what has occurred however everybody loves Zoe. 

“We hope every thing is okay. Zoe is so cherished on the BBC so to not have her round is actually noticeable.”

Followers have seen Ball’s absence, taking to social media to query her whereabouts.

One Radio 2 listener, posting on X (previously Twitter), stated: “Listening and watching all of the #R2InThePark content material.

“What has happend to Zoe Ball? She’s been off the Radio for five weeks in whole – no point out of her in any respect the previous few weeks. I hope she’s okay.”

One other particular person commented: “When is Zoe Ball again on @BBCRadio2.”

Whereas a 3rd particular person added: “I hope #ZoeBall is OK.”

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However some listeners have referred to as for a everlasting change to the internet hosting position on the Radio 2 breakfast present, naming who they suppose ought to substitute Ball.

One particular person on X stated: “I’ve no difficulty with Zoe Ball however I’ve to say I might haven’t any downside with #scottmills taking the position completely.

“Might develop into the subsequent breakfast present leg finish !”

Whereas one other added: “Am I the one particular person to suppose that Scot Mills is a much better Breakfast presenter than Zoe Ball?”

This newest absence comes after Ball took time away from the present earlier within the 12 months after her mom, Julia, was identified with most cancers.

Only a month after the prognosis Ball’s mom died leaving the household “bereft”.

When will Zoe Ball be again on BBC Radio 2?

However in good new for Zoe Ball followers, the BBC has now confirmed when she shall be returning to her Radio 2 present.

A Radio 2 spokesperson stated: “Zoe will return to the Radio 2 Breakfast Present later this month.”

Whereas the spokesperson didn’t verify an actual return date, the Radio 2 web site appears to recommend Ball might return to the airwaves as quickly as Monday, September 23.

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Mills is right down to host The Zoe Ball Breakfast present this week, earlier than September 23’s episode synopsis (with an image of Ball) reads: “Get up and embrace the day with Zoe Ball and the group.

“Zoe retains the tunes rolling on Most Music Monday.”

You may take heed to The Zoe Ball Breakfast Present on BBC Radio 2 weekdays from 6.30am, or compensate for previous episodes by way of BBC Sounds or the BBC web site.