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Zoe Ball has opened up about her poignant Christmas homage to the loved ones she's lost after enduring a tough year.The 53-year-old mother of two, who recently made headlines with her decision to step down from her Radio 2 show, has faced several losses, including the death of her cherished mother, Julia, in April. In a touching tribute to her mum on social media following Julia's passing, Zoe posted: "We are bereft without you but will hold so tight to each other." Now, as Christmas approaches, Zoe has taken to Instagram to share an image of a red, glittery heart frame with a picture of Julia, which hangs beautifully on her Christmas tree.

Zoe Ball's father opened up about how the family supported her through the devastating loss of her boyfriend, Billy Yates, who tragically took his own life. Back in 2017, Johnny Ball, 86, disclosed their approach to keeping Zoe's spirits high despite the distance between them. Johnny said: "If she was next door we would pop round and say: 'Are you OK? ' but we're 60 miles away.

Zoe Ball's father opened up about how the family supported her through the devastating loss of her boyfriend, Billy Yates, who tragically took his own life. Back in 2017, Johnny Ball, 86, disclosed their approach to keeping Zoe's spirits high despite the distance between them. Johnny said: "If she was next door we would pop round and say: 'Are you OK? ' but we're 60 miles away.

Zoe Ball has been swamped with messages of support and affection after she shared a touching tribute to her late partner, only days after the sad news of her mother's passing.

BBC Radio 2 star Zoe Ball has been showered with love and support after she addressed the devastating loss of her former partner, Billy Yates, seven years since his tragic passing.The Antiques Roadshow cameraman took his own life in 2017 at the age of 40, a few months into his romance with Zoe, who is now 53. On Saturday, the popular presenter ended her Instagram hiatus - since her mum died last month - to post a touching photo of Billy, captioning it: "7 years, kisses in the sky." This emotional tribute comes just a few days after the announcement that Zoe's mother, Julia Peckham, had passed away from cancer. Zoe's heartfelt post prompted an outpouring of condolences from her 715,000 followers.

Zoe Ball and her model boyfriend are believed to have ended a five-year romance leaving the radio star 'gutted'.

 “That’s my excuse,” she sheepishly added. Despite her initial error, the rest of the chat between the pair went off without a hitch.It comes after Richard shared his fears about being branded a “celebrity novelist”.He told The i Newspaper Online: “I was very worried about that thing, ‘Oh it’s a celebrity writing a novel’, which, of course, is one of the worst phrases in the English language. “I didn’t want to go to a publisher and say, ‘I’ve got an idea’, because I know how publishing works, I knew they’d sign me up. “And that wouldn’t tell me whether it was good or not.”Elsewhere, Zoe was inundated with support from fans this week after she shared a poignant post to mark what would have been her late boyfriend Billy Yates' birthday.The

BBC Radio 2 host Zoe Ball, 49, and Michael Reed watched the Spitfires fly over Ditching, West Sussex, today in tribute to Dame Vera Lynn ahead of her private funeral.The Strictly: It Takes Two presenter was pictured receiving a supportive kiss from her beau.Zoe separated from Michael in November last year, which was her first relationship since Billy Yates, who took his own life in 2017.However, the pair put on a united front today as they paid their respects for the Forces Sweetheart.Michael, who was taking pictures of the Spitfires, had his arm around Zoe's shoulder during the event.He also kissed the radio presenter on the side of her head while she watched the planes fly over.Elsewhere, Piers Morgan, 55, who presents Good Morning

Zoe Ball has paid a beautiful tribute to her late boyfriend three years after his tragic death.

Zoe Ball has told how she found solace in her garden after the heartbreaking death of her boyfriend Billy Yates, who took his own life in 2017 after suffering from depression.

The 49-year-old BBC Radio 2 Breakfast Show presenter split from construction boss Michael Reed in November, which was her first relationship since the suicide of boyfriend Billy Yates in 2017.