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Zoe Ball's famous dad Johnny revealed how family support star - before she quit Radio 2 role


TV veteran Johnny Ball once opened up about how his family supports BBC Radio 2 DJ Zoe Ball - who has today announced she is stepping down from her Radio 2 show after six years

The veteran TV presenter revealed the importance of work in helping Zoe, 53, cope with grief. Zoe Ball with her dad Johnny, who was a great support following her boyfriend's deathJohnny highlighted that Zoe's return to her Radio 2 show after the loss of Billy in 2017, as well as public outings, like enjoying the Phil Collins concert in Hyde Park, indicate she was "doing good" at the time. However, he acknowledged the rollercoaster of being there for her over the years, particularly when Zoe's booming career led to some challenging occasions.

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