Zoe Ball returns to TV in major new role after stepping down from BBC Radio 2 show

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Zoe Ball is poised for a significant television comeback, having been announced to join an adored BBC programme. The esteemed host recently decided to step away from her stint at BBC Radio 2's breakfast show, after an impressive six years anchoring the early slot.She stated that her motivation was to dedicate more time to her family, especially in light of her mother, Julia's, cancer-related passing, the Mirror reports.Zoe penned her name into the record books in 2019 by becoming the inaugural woman to present the renowned BBC Radio 2 Breakfast Show, following Chris Evans' departure.Her induction was seen as a groundbreaking achievement for the broadcaster.

Not straying far from TV screens, Zoe also entertained viewers on Strictly Come Dancing: It Takes Two from 2011 until 2021, earning a dedicated fanbase thanks to her thorough interviews and exclusive peeks at the beloved dance show.Now, merely months after her radio farewell, it has been disclosed that Zoe will be assuming a fresh and exhilarating role on television as she joins forces with the upcoming series of Who Do You Think You Are?

In this hit BBC series, celebrities explore their lineage, unravelling familial mysteries and connections to history. A source divulged to The Sun: "Zoe comes from a famous family, but not much is known beyond that.

She was thrilled to be invited onto the show and is eager to discover what they uncover about her roots."Zoe Ball's comeback to television is making headlines just days after she was seen embracing a quieter lifestyle, even lending a hand at her local café in Sussex.