FRIEND IN NEED
Zoe Ball’s Radio 2 replacement revealed as she takes time off after mum’s cancer diagnosis
Zoe's longtime pal also shared a poignant message to her followers on Instagram
GABY Roslin has stepped in for Zoe Ball on BBC Radio 2 after the breakfast presenter revealed her break from the show last night.
Zoe, 53, will be taking time off after her mum was diagnosed with cancer and thanked longtime pal Gaby, 59, for taking the reins today.
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Alongside a picture of her mum Julia in hospital and surrounded by her loved ones, the star wrote: “Heartbreakingly our beautiful Mama Julia has been diagnosed with Cancer.
"As many of you know from experience, these are extremely tough times. Mum is being incredibly brave.”
She continued: “My brother Jamie & I are completely in awe of the brilliant Doctors, Nurses & support teams looking after Mum. Thank you."
Zoe went on to thank her family and friends for supporting her and also sent love to anyone else going through the same thing.
The star added: “I'm trying to be at work on breakfast as often as I can but occasionally need to be home with my Mama. thanks to Gaby for stepping in. Lots of love.”
Gaby, who has a weekend slot on BBC Radio London, was among the first to share words of support.
She wrote in the comments: “Love you Zoe and such huge love to your beautiful mummy.”
The broadcasting legend, whose mum died of smoking-related lung cancer in 1997, also shared a poignant message to her followers on Instagram.
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She posted: "Blossom in the morning and then a sky like this in the evening and birdsong everywhere.
"As I keep saying it’s the little things. Life is so precious. Make the most of each moment.
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"And if you can get out for a walk please do. #sunset #walks #keepwalking By the way I didn’t use any filters. The sky really was this colour!"
Zoe was the first female host of the Radio 1 and Radio 2 breakfast shows, taking over from Chris Evans on Radio 2 in 2018 after he moved to Virgin Radio.
She usually hosts her breakfast slot on Radio 2 every weekday from 6.30am to 9.30am.
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