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 her fans by saying she was leaving her 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: “Holy shit, you’re 16!”
Norman wore a shirt with childhood photos of Nell, while Zoe also shared a photo of her son Woody, 24, with her sister.
However, the British broadcaster and musician were together for 18 years before they decided to split back in 2016.
Her father, Johnny Ball, said they are closer now than when they got married.
In the air BBC show star announced she would be leaving her weekend show, which Emma Willis took over from December 20, and assured she wouldn’t just disappear entirely.
The star said she will return to specials including her Eras show in the new year, as she also called her time on Radio 2 “an absolute hoot” and said Emma would bring “joy and tunes” to the show.
Also, she returned to Radio 2 in May after leaving the Breakfast Show last year.
Zoe’s exit comes after a tough year, including the death of her mother Julia in April 2024, which caused her to have an emotional breakdown.
