Zoe Ball: Last News

Thania Garcia Before Queen and Adam Lambert hit the stage for Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee concert on June 4, founding members Brian May and Roger Taylor revealed that they are planning to share a previously unreleased song featuring Freddie Mercury in September.The trio was interviewed for the event on BBC Radio 2 by Zoe Ball, whom Taylor told: “We did find a little gem from Freddie, that we’d kind of forgotten about and it was — It’s wonderful. Actually, it was real discovery.

AJ Odudu and Mo Gilligan. The cult hit, which was an alternative to more mainstream morning shows, originally aired from 1992 to 2002, presented by familiar faces including Chris Evans, Gaby Roslin, Zoe Ball, Johnny Vaughan, Denise Van Outen and Kelly Brook.

Strictly Come Dancing star Janette Manrara has stunned followers on Instagram as she shared snaps of her soaking up the sun. The It Takes Two host, 38, gave fans a glimpse into her life with husband and fellow Strictly star Aljaz Skorjanec as the pair spent time together in Aljaz’ homeland of Slovenia.Janette relaxed on a sun lounger in the stunning back garden, which she dubbed a “little slice of heaven”, showing off her enviable figure in a red and white striped bikini as she made the most of the hot weather.The Cuban-American presenter enjoyed family time with her husband, sharing an adorable snap of the pair smiling as they chilled out in deck chairs alongside Aljaz’s young niece and nephew.Janette continued to have fun with the kids in an adorable video shared on Instagram which showed her getting her nails painted and having her hair done by the little ones.She also shared her reading material of choice for a day in the sun, posting a picture of herself enjoying Aimee Fuller’s book Fear Less Live More.Janette and Aljaz, 32, first met at a London dance studio in 2010, before both landing roles as professionals on Strictly in 2013.The pair tied the knot in 2017, following a two-year engagement after Aljaz proposed at the dance studios where they first laid eyes on each other.

Strictly's Janette Manrara has revealed she was terrified that she wouldn't dance again after a knee injury.The star had to undergo surgery on her left leg for a torn meniscus in 2011, when she was touring America in a live show, and said she had "intense worry and fear" about whether she would be able to dance the same after the op.She told the Mirror that she initially kept dancing despite her injury, after a doctor told her that, although it was "risky", she could do a few more shows.But she said it was so "painful" that she had to take painkillers throughout each day.Once she had finished performing on the tour, Janette went in for her operation.While the Florida-born star said she received brilliant care, she admitted it was a worrying time because her body is how she makes her living."So the day I came out of hospital was really scary," said the star."My knee and my whole leg were so swollen, I couldn't walk on it or even put weight on it.

Russian hackers have reportedly targeted a a 12-year-old boy who went viral for his woodworking skills before raising £200,000 in funds for Ukraine.Gabriel Clark's dad, Richard Clark, issued a plea on Twitter for people to follow his son's Instagram after the schoolboy was left "upset" by comments about his page by peers at school. Gabriel, from Kirkby Lonsdale near the Lake District, went on to gather over 225,000 followers including some famous fans such as Radio 1 DJ Greg James, TV presenter Zoe Ball and YouTube star Joe Sugg.

The One Show took an awkward turn when presenter Nikki Fox told off Steve Coogan for not laughing at her joke.The BBC One chat show kicked off again on Wednesday (April 20), and it saw show hosts Jermaine Jenas and Zoe Ball chat to legendary comic Steve and EastEnders star Kim Medcalfe.However, things turned awkward when presenter Nikki Fox told a joke about customers getting 'stung' by Sting tickets.The broadcaster was telling viewers about complaining customers who have faced issues with ticket resell site called Stubhub.The customers claimed they were having issues getting in touch with the resale site.However, Nikki clearly didn't get the response from Steve that she was looking for, so she took to giving him a stern word about it on air."Stubhub. It's a ticket resale site that gives customers the opportunity to buy and re-sell tickets, but we've been hearing about customers who have been having all sorts of issues trying to reach Stubhub when there's a problem."She then said: "Sally Marshall, she got in touch with us.

Strictly Come Dancing judge Craig Revel Horwood has taken a swipe at his fellow Strictly professionals, Anton Du Beke and Kevin Clifton, revealing he was less than impressed when told he would take a backseat to them during a performance on the hit show.

Radio 2 presenter Zoe Ball has apologised to fans after leaving part way through her breakfast show. The broadcaster sparked concern after her unexpected absence on Monday morning (April 4).

Zoe Ball has apologised for leaving her BBC Radio 2 breakfast show early on Monday after "not feeling too well". The presenter, 51, took to Twitter to issue an update over her absence as she revealed that her tyre had burst on the way to work in the morning and she hadn't realised the impact it had on her. Zoe penned: "Apologies for this morning gang, tyre went on the way in to work.

Zoe Ball has apologised for leaving her BBC Radio 2 show this morning after a tough start to the day.The 51-year-old usually presents the Zoe Ball Breakfast Show on the channel, hitting the airwaves from 6.30 every weekday.However, colleague Richie Anderson was forced to step in at the last minute, after her tyre blew out on the way to the studios today.She made it onto the show around half-an-hour later, but sparked concern when Richie announced that she had left before the end of the slot.Taking to Twitter, Zoe addressed her absence, telling fans: ‘Apologies for this morning gang, tyre went on the way in to work. ‘I was so keen not miss the show, dashed in and hadn’t quite realised the effect it’d had on me. apologies for this morning gang, tyre went on the way in to work. I was so keen not miss the show, dashed in and hadn’t quite realised the effect it’d had on me. i’m ok.

 Zoe Ball, 51, took to Twitter this afternoon to apologise to listeners, as she explained the real reason she was absent from BBC Radio 2 today.There was a shake-up to the format this morning, after Zoe arrived 25 minutes late, only for her stand-in host Richie Anderson to announce she had gone home feeling unwell less than an hour later.Tweeting out to her 395,400 followers, Zoe wrote: “Apologies for this morning gang, tyre went on the way in to work. “I was so keen not miss the show, dashed in and hadn't quite realised the effect it'd had on me. “I'm ok.Thanks for the lovely messages. Big thanks to Richie and Ken for stepping in. “Will be back tomorrow xx,” she assured fans. Richie had previously attributed Zoe’s late star to a “flat tyre”, but fans were confused when she later dropped off the airwaves again due to her “not feeling well”. Zoe’s explanation cleared up any speculation, however, as her followers began sending her support in the comments section. Martin Cox wrote: “Thank you for updating us.

BBC Radio 2 viewers were left concerned for Zoe Ball's welfare today after she pulled out of her breakfast show midway it though due to a mystery illness.Before her abrupt exit, Zoe, 51, arrived 25 minutes late for her show after stand-in presenter Richie Anderson explained her lateness was due to a flat tyre. She later left the show and Richard said she'd gone home because she was “not feeling well".Concerned listeners rushed to Twitter to speculate over the reasons for Zoe's absence.One said: "Well in @richie_anderson holding the Radio 2 fort this morning. Hope@ZoeTheBall is ok - she just vanished off air! Another said: "@ZoeTheBall Love you Zoe, hope you’re okay!"A third added: "She sounded quite chipper when she first got in.

BBC Radio 2 was shaken up this morning after its presenter Zoe Ball, 51, arrived 25 minutes late, only to leave again under an hour later. Her stand-in presenter Richie Anderson first attributed Zoe’s late start to a “flat tyre”, but then admitted later in the show that she had gone home due to “not feeling well".Zoe usually presents BBC Radio 2 every weekday morning, but today, her voice was noticeably absent from the airwaves. At 6.30am travel reporter Richie told listeners: “Sorry if I’ve given you the shock of your life. “Quite obviously, I am not Zoe Ball.

It Takes Two co-host Janette Manrara will no doubt have tugged on the heartstrings of many Strictly fans with the latest image she shared to her Instagram Stories on Wednesday.The dancer re-posted a picture from a dedicated viewer who had pieced together images of the first and last times Janette and her husband, Aljaz Skorjanec, danced together on Strictly.MORE: Strictly's Aljaz Skorjanec shares emotional message ahead of family milestoneIn the top half of the image, Aljaz and Janette were part of a fun group dance during their first appearance on the show.In the bottom half, the pair both looked intense as they performed the Rumba that dropped jaws during last year's sensational final.WATCH: Janette Manrara celebrates wedding in Cape TownThe picture was captioned: "Starting and ending Strictly together [heart emoji]." Janette and Aljaz, who tied the knot in 2017 but have been together for over a decade, joined the cast of the BBC dance competition back in 2013.MORE: Janette Manrara confesses to sleepless night before wedding to Strictly's Aljaz SkorjanecSEE: Janette Manrara delights fans with gorgeous new wedding photosJanette announced that she was leaving the show last year, ahead of taking up a position as a presenter on Strictly's popular spin-off show, where she replaced Zoe Ball. Janette shared the emotional throwback image to InstagramAljaz prompted disappointment this week when he announced he would be joining his wife in leaving the show.In a statement released to his Instagram page on Monday morning, he wrote about how excited and nervous he was to join the programme before continuing: "A little while ago I made the tough decision that Strictly 2021 would be my last.

Channel 4 daily show, which was aired live from a real house in Bow, east London, and had the presenters lounged on a bed, sparked some of the decade's most memorable telly moments. It was a more light-hearted option to GMTV and was hugely successful.Famous presenters included Paula Yates - no one will ever forget that fateful interview with Michael Hutchence - Chris Evans, Zoe Ball, Gaby Roslin and of course, the dream team Denise Van Outen and Johnny Vaughan.

‘Oh yeah, lovely, that’d be great,’ Tina replied.Presenter Vernon Kay, who is currently sitting in for Zoe Ball, who has Covid, then asked Gordon if he was serious about sending a chef.To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 videoHereâs an appreciation post for @GordonRamsay @BBCRadio2 and Chef Rob Roy Cameron for helping us out in the kitchen today! ððð´#TeamPeake #AppreciationPost #ThankYou pic.twitter.com/qqnYVD6gI1‘Course I’m serious, I don’t want the kids to go [hungry],’ the no-nonsense cook replied.‘Honestly, I’ll make a call now and send one of my guys there. I promise you.’‘Oh my God, OK,’ Tina gasped.

Stacey Dooley showed off her striking new bob haircut as she was spotted leaving a recording studio in London on Tuesday. The presenter stood out in the sun as she was pictured walking the streets sporting her latest ‘do coloured her signature bright auburn shade. Stacey was seen dressed cool and casually in a black oversized sweatshirt with white stitching across the neckline and cuffs and wore pair of blue boyfriend jeans and black quilted open toe sandals.The Strictly Come Dancing winner added a gold chain necklace to accessorize her daytime look along with a pair of black sunglasses and a Perspex shoulder bag that had a chain strap.

Vernon Kay’s presenting skills were put to the test today when he accidentally slipped up and called disgraced paedophile Jimmy Savile “iconic” live on air. He was chatting to singer Marc Almond about his 1991 hit duet I Feel Love with Jimmy Somerville when he slipped up and accidentally said “Jimmy Savile”.

David Tennant opened the 2022 Red Nose Day fundraiser by giving a special tribute to Zoe Ball who is missing the show due to getting Covid.

Alesha Dixon put on a glamorous display when she stepped out to host BBC's Comic Relief.BBC's annual Red Nose Day fundraising event which aired on Friday night (March 18), saw Britain's Got Talent beauty Alesha join co-hosts Doctor Who legend David Tennant, comedian Lenny Henry and Take Me Out star Paddy McGuinness.Alesha stole the show in a collared red blazer matching Red Nose Day's trademark red colour theme, which she paired up with a black bra and stylish black trousers.The star-studded charity show was filmed at the BBC's studios in Salford for the first time ever, but it didn't come without its dramas.That's because Radio presenter Zoe Ball, as well as Kylie Minogue and Joel Dommett, all had to pull out of the show after testing positive for Covid.Kicking off the show, Alesha and her co-stars sent their well-wishes to Ball.David said: "We will miss you tonight Zoe, we are sending you loads of love."Zoe was meant to be one of the presenters, but she said she would be "watching and supporting from bed".Taking to Twitter, she wrote: "Pook ! fell at last hurdle and have had positive lat flows this am – noooooooo – gorgeous @AleshaOfficial is going to work the double shift tonight on @ComicRelief, i owe you lady love...She added: "good luck to A, Lenny, David, Paddy, AJ, Vernon, & the @comicrelief gang."Joel revealed he was "super annoyed" to catch the virus, as it meant he couldn't host the show.He wrote: "Super annoyed to report that I have the vid. This unfortunately means I have to pull out of hosting @comicrelief.

Red Nose Day, the telethon fundraising event which makes millions for the Comic Relief charity. This night of celebration raises money to help end child poverty in the UK and around the world. Read on to find out more about this year’s festivities, and the origins of the event.