Zoe Ball's son, Woody Cook, has spoken out about his mum's absence from her BBC Radio 2 breakfast show as she remains on an unexplained break from the airwaves

Zoe Ball's son Woody Cook has broken his silence on his mum's recent absence from BBC Radio 2 after the broadcaster was spotted being consoled by her ex-husband Norman Cook

Zoe Ball's son Woody Cook has broken his silence on his mother's absence from BBC Radio 2 in recent weeks, saying he has 'stepped up' to support her.

Zoe Ball ’s fans have questioned her eldest child, Woody Cook, over her extended absence from BBC Radio 2. Ball, 53, who has been missing from her breakfast show for five weeks, last hosted on August 8, with a series of guest presenters like Scott Mills and Gaby Roslin filling in during her time away.

BBC Radio 2 presenter Zoe Ball has been seen for the first time by onlookers in Hove appearing to laugh and joke with friends including her ex-husband Norman Cook

Zoe Ball is set to make a comeback to her BBC Radio 2 Breakfast Show after a seven-week break. Scheduled for the BBC reveal she will return on Monday, September 23. It comes as the radio presenter was spotted for the first time since her exit outside a cafe in Hove with a group of people - including her ex Norman Cook,

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