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Woody Cook admits to ‘tough times’ as he reveals he’s ‘stepped up’ amid concerns for mum Zoe Ball

Zoe Ball has been off air for six weeks, with the BBC now sharing the news that she will be heading back to the airwaves

Woody Cook, the son of Zoe Ball, has broken his silence amid news reports she is due to return to her Radio 2 breakfast show next week. Concerns have been raised about the star, who lost her mum earlier this year, after her time away from the show – and the spotlight – wasn’t addressed. Taking over the airwaves on August 12, Scott – who usually hosts an afternoon show on the network – said: “If you set your alarm every morning to go off at 6:30am and normally Zoe comes on, please do not freak out.

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