Zoe Ball looked overcome with emotion as she was seen wiping away tears as she left lunch with her BBC Radio 2 colleagues on Tuesday.
The 54-year-old radio host enjoyed a farewell lunch at The elegant Langan’s Brasserie in London and it was not without tears.
The star confirmed he was leaving his breakfast show last month to “focus on family” as he handed the reins to his “best friend” Scott Mills.
Amidst the laughter, Zoe was seen at one point wiping her eyes at the final holiday get-together with her team.
Looking chic, Zoe opted for an all-black ensemble as she adopted a chic rock star look in black jeans and a jacket.
Completing the look with black boots she was seen smiling from ear to ear as she left the restaurant carrying a large Selfridges bag.
Zoe Ball wiped away tears as she enjoyed an emotional farewell at the BBC Radio 2 lunch at London’s stylish Langan’s Brasserie on Tuesday.
Looking chic, Zoe opted for an all-black ensemble as she adopted a chic rock star look in black jeans and a jacket.
Laughing, Zoe was at one point seen wiping her eyes at her team’s final holiday get-together.
Last month, Zoe opened up about her own medical problems when she revealed she was battling a painful health condition that had left her with “horrible” headaches.
He later admitted that his early wake-up calls for his radio show had worsened as he suffers from agonizing pain due to TMJ, which worsens with stress.
TMJ stands for temporomandibular joint, which is the joint that connects the lower jaw to the skull in front of each ear.
TMJ disorders (TMD) are a group of conditions that affect the TMJ and the muscles that control jaw movement.
Symptoms include jaw, neck and shoulder pain, headaches, limited movement or locking of the jaw, dizziness and vision problems.
Zoe will present her final slot on December 20 before Mills, who currently presents Radio 2’s weekday afternoon show from 2-4pm, begins presenting the show in early January.
The star said she is “really happy for my partner” as she and Scott posed for pictures outside New Broadcasting House.
She told reporters she is “very proud” of Mills, 51, adding: “Everything has gone very well.” I’m very happy for my partner and very excited about it.’
Zoe will present her final slot on December 20 before Scott Mills takes over the show in January.
Completing the look with black boots she was seen smiling from ear to ear as she left the restaurant carrying a large Selfridges bag.
He struggles to contain his emotion as he closes the door to his Radio 2 episode
The star was seen fixing her makeup in another shot.
The star posed for a selfie with a fan after building a strong bond with her listeners over the years.
Earlier in the day, Zoe was seen heading to lunch.
Zoe was also seen laughing and smiling as she reminisced with her colleagues.
Ball was the BBC’s highest-paid TV presenter in 2023/24 with a salary of between £950,000 and £954,999, ranking second on the list of highest-earning talent behind Gary Lineker, according to the annual report of the corporation published in July. .
The presenter had taken a mysterious six-week absence from hosting over the summer, with Scott stepping in as her replacement, before returning in September.
Announcing the news to listeners, he said: “After six years of fun times alongside all of you on the breakfast show, I’ve decided it’s time to step away from the early wake-up call and start a new chapter.”
The veteran presenter said she was “delighted” to reveal her good friend Mill as her replacement, telling listeners: “Scott and I go back to our Radio 1 a long time ago, when he was performing early in the morning before than me.” He’s been a close friend for years and I’m beyond excited for him to be taking over the Breakfast Show.
‘Breakfast has always been her dream, and what a year she’s had: from running around the world to her beautiful wedding to Sam. He is not only a brilliant and burgeoning producer, but also one of the best in radio. I can’t wait to tune in to the school tour!’
Last month, Zoe opened up about her own medical problems when she revealed she was battling a painful health condition that had left her with “horrible” headaches.
He later admitted that his early wake-up calls for his radio show had worsened as he suffers from agonizing pain due to TMJ, which worsens with stress.
The star said she is “really happy for my partner” as she and Scott posed for pictures outside New Broadcasting House.
Ball was the BBC’s highest-paid TV presenter in 2023/24 with a salary of between £950,000 and £954,999, ranking second on the list of highest-earning talent behind Gary Lineker, according to the annual report of the corporation published in July.
Zoe carried the essentials in a leather fanny pack.
The star was watching hailing a taxi.
The presenter took a mysterious six-week absence over the summer, with Scott stepping in as her replacement, before returning in September.
In an official statement, he said: “After six incredible years on the Radio 2 breakfast show, it’s time for me to step away from the early mornings and focus on the family.”
And he added: “It has been a privilege.”
Last week, the presenter told listeners how her daughter Nell needed a trip to A&E after her father Norman Cook, also known as DJ Fatboy Slim, accidentally dropped a Christmas tree on her foot.
The star assured her listeners that her daughter was fine and that her foot was only swollen, not broken, but that she had been forced to miss the last day of school.
In an official statement, he also said: “After six incredible years on the Radio 2 breakfast show, it’s time for me to step away from the early mornings and focus on the family.” It has been a privilege.
“I think the world of you listeners, and I’m grateful to my bosses here for their support, especially this year.”
Last week the presenter told listeners hNow his daughter Nell needed a trip to A&E after her father Norman Cook, also known as DJ Fatboy Slim, accidentally dropped a Christmas tree on her foot.
The star assured her listeners that her daughter was fine and that her foot was only swollen, not broken, but that she had been forced to miss the last day of school.
She said: ‘Sending love to my Nell today. Today was supposed to be his last day of school. But unfortunately, his father (Fatboy Slim) accidentally dropped a Christmas tree on his foot and had to go to the ER yesterday.
‘They did an x-ray but he’s fine, he’s just swollen. She’s going to be fine, but today she was supposed to go ice skating with her friends from school, but she won’t be able to put her foot in a boot. The things you don’t think are going to happen!
—Obviously he apologizes a lot, poor thing. This happens right? Bless you! What a story to tell, so sending you lots of love this morning.
Zoe, who announced her split from Cook in 2016 after 18 years of marriage, also shares son Woody, 23, with the DJ and former Housemartins star.