Zoe Ball has sparked hypothesis a couple of new romance after being noticed hand-in-hand with a thriller man at Glastonbury — and followers are satisfied he’s the spitting picture of her ex-husband, Fatboy Slim. The previous BBC Radio 2 presenter, 54, was seen having fun with the pageant at Worthy Farm with the unidentified man, dressed casually in black and sporting sun shades because the pair explored the positioning collectively. Pageant goers claimed they noticed the 2 holding palms and taking advantage of the VIP space, the place they had been seen watching among the main acts set to carry out.
Zoe’s companion has drawn specific consideration, with onlookers declaring his putting resemblance to her former husband, legendary DJ Norman Prepare dinner — higher often known as Fatboy Slim. The sighting got here as Glastonbury 2025 supplied up yet one more star-studded line-up and a bunch of superstar appearances. Zoe, who has lengthy been an everyday on the annual pageant, has but to substantiate whether or not the person is certainly her new companion.
Zoe shares two kids with Norman — 24-year-old son Woody and 14-year-old daughter Nelly.
The pair met in Ibiza within the late ’90s and tied the knot in 1999 earlier than calling it quits in 2016.
Their divorce was finalised in 2020, although the 2 have remained associates. Actually, Zoe reportedly offered her £2 million Sussex nation dwelling to maneuver nearer to Norman in Brighton and Hove.
Because the divorce, Zoe has skilled heartbreak. She was beforehand in a relationship with cameraman Billy Yates, who tragically died by suicide in 2017.
She later started relationship former building boss Michael Reed, however the relationship reportedly resulted in 2023. Zoe has not publicly confirmed a brand new companion since.
Regardless of the whispers about her private life, Zoe has been making waves professionally. It was not too long ago introduced that she has teamed up with fellow Radio 2 legend Jo Whiley for a brand-new podcast venture.
The pair promise “heartfelt and unfiltered conversations” as they make amends for every thing from parenting to music obsessions and rising older.
Zoe stated: “I’m so super-excited to dive into the world of podcasting with my lady Jo, I’ve acquired a lot love and respect for her – she’s been a real lifeline. Our friendship goes again 30 years, to our days on The Phrase and The Massive Breakfast.
“We’ve grown up collectively, personally and professionally, together with our listeners. The present is what occurs when two mates (who’re continually mistaken for one another) hit file on their common catch-ups and discuss life, unfiltered and full quantity.
“We’re chatting about our week, wild children, ageing, what’s for dinner, digging (actually), music obsessions, grief and every thing in between.”
Zoe beforehand stepped again from her common BBC Radio 2 breakfast present in 2024, leaving followers gutted. She was changed by Scott Mills however has since returned to the airwaves with a weekend afternoon present.
