Radio 2 fans confused as Zoe Ball is replaced by BBC legend after sad announcement
ok.co.ukRadio 2 listeners were in for a shock on Thursday morning when usual host Zoe Ball was replaced by Radio royalty Tony Blackburn.
Earlier in the week Tony had emotionally signed off on his last show for BBC Berkshire, Oxford and Solent. However, he later returned to the airwaves to step in for Zoe, who recently announced that she would be taking some time off after her mother was diagnosed with cancer.
Earlier this month she shad shared the sad news on Instagram, writing: "Heartbreakingly our beautiful Mama Julia has been diagnosed with Cancer. "As many of you know from experience, these are extremely tough times.
Mum is being incredibly brave. My brother Jamie & I are completely in awe of the brilliant Doctors, Nurses & support teams looking after Mum.Thank you [blue heart emoji] [prayer hands emoji]." Zoe made a brief return to Radio 2 airwaves a couple of weeks ago, where she shared an update on her mum's health, telling listeners: "Sadly, heartbreakingly her cancer is quite advanced but we're making loads of lovely memories and taking care of her, she has some amazing people around her. "I have a newfound admiration for all carers.
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