Zoe Ball was all smiles as she exited the BBC’s London HQ, feeling "great" and ready to enjoy some quality time with her kids following her last ever BBC Radio 2 breakfast show.The beloved presenter, 54, was showered with love from celebs including pop icon Kylie Minogue, England football sensation Alessia Russo, and the Time Lord himself, David Tennant, as she broke down in tears and bid a fond farewell to her morning slot on Friday, 20 December.
Stepping out of Broadcasting House, Zoe, clad in a chic black puffer jacket and clutching a beautiful bouquet, shared warm embraces with the staff, penned autographs for eager fans braving the cold, and wished the press a cheery "Merry Christmas everyone." She also told the PA news agency: “I’m feeling great, I’m going to see my kids.” As she signed off, Zoe expressed her heartfelt gratitude to her loyal listeners: "It’s been a real privilege to keep your company through your morning manoeuvres." Before spinning her final track, Keeping The Dream Alive, she reflected: "I have most definitely felt that love from you listeners.
I feel very lucky to have been here." She mused about the unique bond with her audience: "You’re just there and I’m just here having a chat with a mate.
It’s such a special intimate relationship." Zoe acknowledged the shared journey with her audience: "It’s never lost on me that we’ve been through life’s little highs and little lows together." And she hoped her show had been a beacon of joy: "I really do hope that we’ve managed to bring some sunshine and light when you’ve most needed a daft distraction from the hardest stuff, I’ve been bowled over by your messages, texts, emails, cards and letters across the years.
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