Zoe Ball: Radio 2 host 'requests' BBC pay cut after salary news 'She's felt uncomfortable'

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28.09.2020 - 13:15

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"She is delivering to over eight million listeners.”It comes after Zoe's dad Johnny Ball, 82, revealed he feels proud of his daughter after she was named the BBC's highest-paid star.Johnny, who hosted children's shows Think Of a Number and Think Again in the 70s and 80s, said news of her salary was "wonderful".He shared: "I’m very proud of her.”Johnny went on to reveal: "It’s not about money; it’s about enjoying your career and getting the most out of it and putting the most into it you can."That’s the joy.”He added: "She forsook the thought of university to go straight in the business at 18, and she got a job in Manchester as a runner and researcher."Zoe took over from Chris Evans when he moved to Virgin Radio and has presented Strictly.

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