Zoe Ball’s son Woody Cook shares sweet message as she hosts final Radio 2 show
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Host is stepping away to focus on family following the death of her mother. Radio presenter Zoe Ball has been left in tears after her son left her sweet message as she closed her final show for BBC Radio 2’s Breakfast. The 54-year-old announced her departure from the programme in November, saying that it was “time for me to step away from the very early mornings and focus on family”. Ball’s departure comes after an extended absence following the death of her mother from cancer.
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Delivering her sign-off message for the final time, Ball told listeners on Friday (20 December): “You’re just there and I’m just here, having a chat with a mate. It’s such a special and intimate relationship.”. As part of her final episode, producers surprised the host with a series of personal messages from stars, friends, colleagues, and loved ones.
One tribute in particular left the the host sobbing. “Hey mum, you’ve done such an amazing job on the Breakfast Show,” said Ball’s son Woody Cook, whom the DJ shares with Fatboy Slim. “And I just wanted to thank you for making everyone’s mornings a bit more magic. Here’s to a healthier sleeping schedule. Love Woody.”.
Ball was left choking back tears as she struggled to introduce the next song, “Oh my goodness, this is for everyone who’s listened and everyone in the room and my kids of course. ‘Do I Love You (Indeed I Do) It’s Frank Wilson’.”. Cook has been supportive of his mother’s departure as he told her she was “amazing” for her “4am starts” when news of her exit was first announced.
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