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. Get the latest entertainment news sent straight to your inbox with our weekly Showbiz newsletter We have more newsletters Get the latest entertainment news sent straight to your inbox with our weekly Showbiz newsletter We have more newsletters Zoe Ball's son, Woody Cook, has been her rock during her recent absence from the BBC Radio 2 airwaves. The much-loved presenter, 53, has not been heard on her show since August 8, leaving listeners puzzled about her whereabouts.
However, she was recently seen being comforted by her former husband Norman Cook, known to many as Fatboy Slim, in Hove, causing a stir among her followers, reports the Mirror . They were spotted at a local cafe, where they reportedly spent just over an hour together. After her unexpected hiatus, Zoe is expected to return to her radio slot this coming Monday, as per the latest schedule updates.
In the interim, Gaby Roslin and Scott Mills have been filling in for her. Woody, 23, who is shared with Fatboy Slim, opened up to MailOnline regarding his relationship with his mother: "My mum and I like to keep our private lives to ourselves but I will say I have stepped up and spent a lot more time with her recently as she has always been there when I've had tough times. I'm glad to see her smiling.
" As for Zoe's official return, sources have yet to confirm the exact date,.