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Blackpool's Zoe Ball makes huge announcement about being linked to the Strictly Come Dancing job taking over from Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman. Emma Willis is said to have one of the roles and Amanda Holden, Rylan Clark, Alan Carr and Holly Willoughby have all been linked to the role

Blackpool's Zoe Ball makes huge announcement about new Strictly host

Iinspirational women from Blackpool and the Fylde coast

15 inspirational women from Blackpool and the Fylde coast

Zoe Ball, pictured in May 2025, has spoken about how difficult Christmas can be when you’ve lost someone.

Zoe Ball reveals she burst into tears in supermarket as she shares

Zoe Ball revealed in a recent pdocast episode that her car was broken into.

I had a massive cry says Zoe Ball as she reveals she suffered a crime

BBC Radio 2 breakfast show host Zoe Ball makes the top 15 highest paid list again at the coorporation.

Lancashire's Zoe Ball amongst top 15 highest paid at the BBC yet again

Zoe Ball (left) and Jo Whiley (right) are the cohosts of a new podcast called Dig It.

Lancashire's Zoe Ball teams up with Jo Whiley for a new podcast series

Zoe Ball was spotted filming a TV show with Rob Beckett this week.

Lancashire's Zoe Ball to star in new series of popular game show

Johnny Ball and daughter Zoe Ball pictured together in 2006.

Zoe Ball's wellbeing after leaving her Radio 2 show revealed by dad

L: Johnny Ball pictured in 2022. R: In 2012 with wife Dianne.

Johnny Ball reveals he had the best day of his life in Lancashire

Michelle Keegan takes a break while filming in Fleetwood for drama series Our Girl, 2016

Retro films and TV shows you might not know were filmed in Blackpool

Take a look at the 15 most famous people from Blackpool

15 most famous people from Blackpool inc Zoe Ball and Jenna Coleman

Zoe Ball leaving BBC Broadcasting House in London, after presenting her last show on BBC Radio 2 breakfast show. Credit: Lucy North/PA Wire

Lancashire's Zoe Ball says goodbye to Radio 2 show for last time

Could we see Blackpool's Zoe Ball take on The Traitors' castle? Zoe has odds of 6/1 - Probability: 14.3%

What is TMJ? Symptoms of Zoe Ball's jaw condition explained

A woman suffering with the same agonising condition as Zoe Ball was left on a blended diet for two years

I have the same jaw condition as Zoe Ball - I could only eat soup

DJ Zoe Ball is to quit the BBC Radio 2 Breakfast Show after six years.

Zoe Ball to step down from radio show next month after six years

John Bishop suffered a career knockback whilst in Blackpool...

John Bishop says he just received a career knockback in Blackpool!
Comedian John Bishop has said that Blackpool gave him the biggest knockback of his career over the weekend.
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Zoe Ball has been missing from her Radio 2 show for five weeks now, sparking concern.

BBC issue statement as concern grows over missing Zoe Ball

Bispham High School. Pictured L-R: Jack Horton, Bethany Ross, Stephanie Park, Alex Robertson, Michael Owen and Steven Gott celebrate successful league table

27 pictures of Blackpool high school pupils in the noughties

Blackpool born presenter was replaced on her Radio 2 Breakfast show by Scott Mills today and Gaby Roslin on Friday. Credit: Getty

Concern grows for Zoe Ball as she misses Radio 2 show again

Breaking Tickets flying out as Sting & Pet Shop Boys to play in Lancashire

Fans waiting to see Elton John at the Headlands

15 photos of Elton John's Headlands concert when he said he'd return

Breaking Sting and Pet Shop Boys head Radio 2 in the Park as line-up revealed

Zoe Ball will be announcing the line up on her breakfast show on Monday

Acts for Radio 2 in the Park to be revealed as dash for tickets starts

Zoe Ball has sent her love to Ronan and Storm Keating following a cryptic Instagram post. Credit: Getty and @rokeating on Instagram

Zoe Ball sends "strength" to Ronan Keating following cryptic post

Find out the famous faces from Fleetwood...

Famous faces from Fleetwood who were born or lived in the town

Radio 2's Richie Anderson in Preston's Moor Park - where Radio 2 in the Park will be held this year. Credit: BBC

Radio 2 in the Park is coming to Moor Park in Preston this September!

Zoe Ball has sadly announced the death of her mother, Julia Ball. Credit: Getty/@zoetheball on Instagram

Lancashire broadcaster Zoe Ball announces death of mum
Lancashire born broadcaster Zoe Ball has said her family are "bereft" following the death of her mother Julia.
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Edward Oldfield from Kirkham claims to be the unluckiest man on TV.

Meet the Lancashire man who is the unluckiest person in TV history

Tributes have poured in for the late husband of Kate Garraway, Chorley born Derek Draper.

Celebrities flood social media with tributes to Derek Draper

Blackpool born radio presenter Zoe Ball has had a gritter named after her. Credit: Getty/Hertforshire County Council.

"I've made it!": Blackpool's Zoe Ball gets a gritter named after her

Another filming scene, Johnny Vegas is pictured

27 films and TV shows you might not know were filmed in Blackpool

Zoe Ball is to star in a New Year special of Taskmaster, presented by Greg Davies (left) and Alex Horne (right). Both images: Getty

Lancashire’s Zoe Ball to star in Taskmaster new year special

Zoe Ball attends ITV's "MAMMA MIA! I Have a Dream" photocall In September 2023. (Photo by Eamonn M. McCormack/Getty Images)

Everything you need to know about Zoe Ball's new Mamma Mia show

Zoe Ball confessed that firefighters had to attend her East Suzzex home on Monday, October 2. Credit: Eamonn M. McCormack/Getty

Firefighters rush to Lancashire born star Zoe Ball's home

Take That (L-R) Gary Barlow, Howard Donald and Mark Owen (Photo by Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images)

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What Take That have said about embarking on new tour

What Take That have said about embarking on new tour

Take That's "Greatest Days" World Premiere at the Odeon Luxe Leicester Square on June 15, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images)

Take That announce 2024 stadium tour - full list of dates and venues

Left: Former Duran Duran guitarist Andy Taylor. Right: Blackpool born radio presenter Zoe Ball. Both images: Getty

Duran Duran's Andy Taylor tells Zoe Ball it's "mindblowing" that he's alive

Left: Margot Robbie. Right: Zoe Ball.

Margot Robbie tells Zoe Ball she once faked her own death

Frank Carson and Danny Minogue ready for broadcast

11 photo memories from Channel 4's Big Breakfast in Blackpool

Zoe Ball attends the Audio Radio & Industry Awards 2020. (Photo by Stuart C. Wilson/Getty Images)

Zoe Ball says she’s lost her eyesight as she speaks out on menopause

Zoe Ball attends the Audio Radio & Industry Awards 2020. (Photo by Stuart C. Wilson/Getty Images)

"Deserves every pound”: controversy as Zoe Ball's salary is revealed

Blackpool star Zoe Ball jokes to ex-husband Fatboy Slim that she tried to forget about him! (Pictured in 2015.)

Zoe Ball tells ex-husband Fatboy Slim she tried to forget him!

Amy Dowden’s inspiring post as she begins breast cancer treatment

Zoe Ball has a successful TV and radio career

Zoe Ball announces break from hosting Radio 2 and replacement

Zoe Ball has dropped out presenting the coronation concert due to illness

Breaking Zoe Ball drops out of presenting King Charles coronation concert

Including people born in Thornton Cleveleys and those who grew up or moved there

11 famous faces from Thornton Cleveleys

Presenter Zoe Ball was born in Blackpool and, as we all know, has gone on to have an incredibly successful TV and radio career

Breaking Zoe Ball confirmed as host of new ITV talent show

Fleur East is among the contenders to replace Rylan on It Takes Two

Who will replace Rylan on It Takes Two

Chris Lowe of the Pet Shop Boys, Jodie Prenger and Dan Whiston - did they go to the same school as you?

14 famous Sandgrown'uns and the Blackpool schools and colleges they attended

Red Nose Day The Traitors: BBC confirms Comic Relief parody will star Danny Dyer and Mary Berry

Danny Dyer & Mary Berry star in The Traitors parody for Comic Relief

Some of the young people waiting for the fun to start in 1997

21 retro scenes of BBC Radio One Roadshows in Blackpool during the 1990s

Mae Muller is the successor to Sam Ryder as the UK entry for Eurovision 2023 in Liverpool with ‘I Wrote A Song’, the first female representative in five years - Credit: Getty Images

Eurovision 2023: Mae Muller announced as UK entry on BBC Radio 2

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