Zoe nevertheless launched a Saturday present on the identical station. She has additionally moved into podcasting, presenting Dig It with fellow BBC veteran Jo Whiley.
A transfer away from her morning slot – which is now introduced by Scott Mills – means Zoe will now not seem on the BBC’s prime earner’s record. The record’s publication typically sparks debate about whether or not the highest-paid stars work laborious sufficient for his or her salaries.
Talking concerning the record, Zoe instructed The Sunday Instances Tradition: “I’m so grateful to the BBC and that is one thing should you do a sure job that comes with the territory. But it surely’ll be nice to not have to fret about these lists any extra.”
Zoe’s choice to give up the Breakfast Present got here after the loss of life of her mom, Julie Peckham, who died aged 74 in April. Zoe described Julie’s loss of life as a “life-changing second” that led to her “reassessing the priorities” in her life.
It led to Zoe taking six weeks off her Radio 2 present. Saying her choice to give up the present in November, Zoe mentioned: “After six unbelievable years on the Radio 2 Breakfast Present, it’s time for me to step away from the very early mornings and deal with household.”
Zoe is claimed to have offered her mansion in Sussex and bought a townhouse in Brighton, close to to ex-husband Norman Cook dinner, final yr. She shares two youngsters with the Reward You hitmaker.
In November final yr Zoe introduced she had been handled for temporomandibular joint (TMJ) dysfunction. Writing on Instagram, she mentioned: “I’ve TMJ and wake most days with terrible complications from stress & jaw clenching.”
The situation, which is named Temporomandibular dysfunction within the medical career, causes ache across the jaw, ear and temple, experiences the NHS. The situation may result in complications across the temple and issue opening the mouth.
Zoe shared an image of herself earlier than and after receiving therapy on Instagram, saying she was “so grateful” for the assistance she acquired at a clinic. Her announcement was met by an outpouring of assist from commenters.
