BBC Radio 2's Zoe Ball in tears as she halts show to pay tribute to John Hunt after family tragedy

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Zoe Ball paused her BBC Radio 2 show to deliver a heartfelt message to John Hunt following the tragic loss of his wife Carol, aged 61, and daughters Hannah, 28, and Louise, 25, in a harrowing crossbow attack.The appalling incident took place at a residence in Ashlyn Close, Bushey, Hertfordshire, on Tuesday, where the women were found with life-ending injuries.

Kyle Clifford, 26, the man accused of the triple homicide, was apprehended on Wednesday afternoon in a cemetery after a widespread manhunt.After Tina Daheley's news bulletin, Zoe, aged 53, took a moment to pay tribute to the respected racing commentator.

Addressing her listeners, she said: "I must say, everyone at the BBC is heartbroken and deeply shocked at the news. Our thoughts and prayers are with John Hunt...

we are holding you in our heart, John."John, who has been a distinguished voice on BBC Radio 5 Live for nearly 20 years, has been praised as an "outstanding commentator and broadcaster" amid a flood of sympathy messages.