Zoe Ball's son, Woody Cook, has spoken out about his mum's absence from her BBC Radio 2 breakfast show as she remains on an unexplained break from the airwaves

Zoe Ball ’s son, Woody Cook, has shared his relief in seeing his mother ‘smiling through tough times’ after she was recently spotted with her ex-husband Norman Cook, also known as Fatboy Slim, in Hove.

Zoe Ball has been receiving unwavering support from her son Woody Cook amid her prolonged absence from the BBC Radio 2 airwaves.

53-year-old Zoe has held down the Radio 2 Breakfast host position since taking over from Chris Evans in January 2019. She has been missing from the morning programme since August 8, with a rotating chair of presenters including Gaby Roslin and Scott Mills being enlisted to temporarily hold down the fort.

Zoe Ball's son Woody Cook has broken his silence on his mother's absence from BBC Radio 2 in recent weeks, saying he has 'stepped up' to support her.

Zoe Ball's son Woody Cook has spoken out after his mother's absence from the BBC Radio 2 airwaves, with the presenter apparently set to return to her breakfast show very soon

Ahead of her return to BBC Radio 2, it's been revealed that Zoe Ball has sold her £2 million countryside home. This deepens the mystery surrounding her absence as the broadcaster has been missing from her morning show since August 8.