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BBC Radio 2 fans noticed Zoe Ball’s absence from the airwaves yesterday.The presenter arrived late only to go home less than an hour later, but revealed the cause was a car accident, which occurred on the way to work, that had left her shaken up. Zoe, 51, had a road scare yesterday when one of her tyres went flat.Returning to host BBC Radio 2 this morning at 6.30am, Zoe told listeners she was in a state of “delayed shock” before realising she needed to go home. Zoe was left shaken up after the incident on the A3 yesterday and has since apologised for any “damage” caused to the road. She also thanked travel reporter Richie Anderson for stepping in to host the show. She told listeners this morning: “My good news is I've made it into work on time and in one piece. “I've not torn up the gantry on the A3 this morning, apologies for the damage. “I am planning on staying for the whole show. But it does go to show you never can tell. “Thanks so much to Richie and Ken for masterfully holding the show together yesterday.“Thanks for your kind messages.

BBC radio show mid-way through due to feeling "unwell". Leaving half an hour after arriving at the mic, Zoe left BBC Radio 2's breakfast show early which left fans feeling concerned about her swift departure on Monday morning (April 4). Dropping out abruptly and being quickly replaced by travel reporter Richie Anderson, listeners were worried about the popular host.

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.