Zoe Ball reunited with her ex Norman Cook, aka Fatboy Slim, to celebrate their daughter Nell’s 16th birthday on Saturday.
The emotional family moment came shortly after the 55-year-old TV star shocked fans by saying he was leaving her. BBC Radio 2 Saturday afternoon show after only 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: “Holy shit, you’re 16!”
Norman wore a t-shirt with childhood photos of Nell, while Zoe also shared a photo of her son Woody, 24, with his sister.
However, the British broadcaster and the musician were together for 18 years before deciding to split in 2016.
Their father, Johnny Ball, said they are closer now than when they were married.
In the air, the bbc The show’s 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 will return for specials including her Eras show in the New Year, as she also called her time on Radio 2 “an absolute pleasure” and said Emma would bring “joy and melodies” to the show.
He also 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 caused her to have an emotional breakdown.
