Zoe Ball reunited with her ex Norman Cook, also known as Fatboy Slim, to celebrate their daughter Nell’s 16th birthday on Saturday.
The heartfelt family moment came shortly after the 55-year-old TV star surprised fans by announcing she would be calling it quits. BBC Radio 2 Saturday afternoon show after just seven months.
Zoe shared photos and videos from the party on Instagram, as the room was filled with colorful balloons and a banner that read: “Damn, you’re 16!”
Norman wore a shirt with childhood photos of Nell, while Zoe also shared a photo of her son Woody, 24, with his sister.
However, the British channel and the musician were together for 18 years before deciding to part ways in 2016.
Her father, Johnny Ball, said they are closer now than when they were married.
On the air, the BBC The series star announced she would be leaving her weekend show, with Emma Willis taking over from December 20, ensuring she would not disappear completely.
The star said she would return for specials, including her Eras show in the New Year, as she also called her time on Radio 2 “absolutely humiliating” and said Emma would bring “joy and music” to the show.
Additionally, she returned to Radio 2 in May after leaving the Breakfast Show last year.
Zoe’s departure comes after a difficult year, including the death of her mother Julia in April 2024, which sent her into an emotional breakdown.
