BBC makes statement on future of Zoe Ball's Radio 2 as fans fear exit | TV & Radio | Showbiz & TV

BBC Radio 2 shared a statement about the future Zoe Ball presents her morning show. The 53-year-old radio host usually fills the nation's ears every morning from 6:30 a.m.

However, over the past five weeks she has been absent from her leading events such as Scott Mills and Gabi Roslin, who replaced her. Now, after fan speculation that Zoe might not return at all, BBC confirmed the future of the host on the show.

A Radio 2 representative reported Express.co.uk: “Zoe will return to Radio 2's breakfast show later this month.”

Zoe was last on her morning show on August 8, returning just four days ago after a previous long absence.

Speaking on August 12, Scott commented on Zoe's absence, telling listeners: “If you just tuned in this morning, Zoe will be listening to Scott Mills for the next few weeks. I send you all my love, Zoe, as do the whole team.”

Fans are increasingly concerned about Zoe's long absence from BBC show – and it looks like she won't be back for at least another week.

Share screenshot BBC On Radio 2's website, which lists Scott Mills as the presenter next week, on September 9, one eagle-eyed social media user tweeted: “Scott hosting the morning show again next week for Zoe.”

“He's been taking over for her for 5 weeks now. I have a feeling it's going to be announced soon that Scott will be hosting the morning show full time. I hope Zoe is okay. [loveheart emoji].”

Although the reason for Zoe's absence was not given, BBC the presenter has faced quite a heartbreaking yearhaving lost my mother and needing emergency dental care.

Back in April, Zoe took time off from work because she emotionally announced the death of her mother, Julia PeckhamThe late mother died of late-stage pancreatic cancer at the age of 75.

Just days after losing her mother, Zoe shared more grief as she marked the anniversary of her ex's death. Antiques Roadshow cameraman Billy Yates tragically took his own life in 2017 at the age of 40, shortly after starting a relationship with Zoe.

And so, in June, Zoe said she had to seek “emergency help.” after a medical accident that left him with more free time. The 53-year-old BBC The presenter said that she lost a tooth on her Instagram stories and rushed to the dentist to fix her smile.