Where is Zoe Ball? BBC Radio 2 absence mystery as insider says 'everyone's worried'

Zoe Ball has been notably absent since August 8
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Concerns are mounting over Zoe Ball's absence from her Radio 2 show breakfast show with a BBC insider sharing a strange update.

The 53-year-old, from Blackpool, has not been on the airwaves since August 8. Fans have begun to question why presenters Scott Mills and Gaby Roslin have been covering for the mum-of-two, while the broadcaster remains tight-lipped regarding the well-liked presenter's absence this summer.

An insider said "Nobody knows what has happened but everyone loves Zoe." They added to MailOnline: "We hope everything is okay. Zoe is so loved at the BBC so to not have her around is really noticeable."

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Earlier this year, Zoe was off-air dealing with personal issues including the loss of her mum to cancer in April and emergency dental surgery. The radio schedule currently shows Scott Mills scheduled for the rest of the week.

X , formerly Twitter, seen a huge surge of discontent from listeners, with one user venting: "Is this a BBC scandal, complete misuse of licence payers funds. Zoe Ball gets to pick and choose her contract terms and conditions. She never a work, more holidays than you can imagine. Are we mugs paying for this. No comment."

Echoing the sentiment, another chimed in: "Why are the BBC still paying Zoe ball when she is still off air, just get rid of her for someone who does want to work early morning shift. Just saying."

Adding to the chorus, another disconcerted listener commented: "Question why is Zoe Ball never at work, anybody else would be sacked...You pay your licence for this."

The BBC has not officially provided an explanation to where Zoe has been
The BBC has not officially provided an explanation to where Zoe has been

A fourth person had previously expressed their frustration over high salaries at the company, stating: "Not forgetting Zoe Ball BBC radio 2 always on the sick with full pay ! From the licence paying British public!"

However, there has been a wave of concern and support for the presenter, whose reason for absence is yet to be confirmed. After she missed Radio 2 In The Park in Preston last weekend, one user wrote: "Listening and watching all the #R2InThePark content. What has happened to Zoe Ball? She's been off the Radio for 5 weeks in total - no mention of her whatsoever the last few weeks. I hope she's ok."

Another encouraged her to "stay strong" with whatever the issue is. "Zoe, not sure if you read these comments but just to say that I hope you're ok. Take time, stay strong," they said.

A spokesperson for the BBC previously told Mirror: "Zoe will return to the Radio 2 Breakfast Show later this month."

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