Zoe Ball cuddles up with new boyfriend Michael Reed in Sussex almost two years after ex Billy Yates’ suicide
ZOE Ball cuddled up with new boyfriend Michael Reed as they took a stroll through the Radio 2 star’s village in East Sussex.
The 48-year-old presenter and construction boss Michael battled the breeze yesterday as they were seen together for the first time this year.
The pair, both dressed in jeans, scarves and coats, were snapped on their walk, with him putting his arm around around the breakfast DJ.
Zoe went public about her romance with Michael in December 2017 and they have seemed a picture of happiness ever since.
The star was praised by Comic Relief viewers for fronting a section on male suicide during the Friday night fundraiser.
The piece had a particular poignancy because Zoe’s boyfriend Billy Yates was found dead at his South London home nearly two years ago.
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Viewers said she was “so strong” for fronting the campaign, without breaking down, with one writing: “How is Zoe Ball holding it together? True professional.”
Another said: “So strong delivering the segment on mental health and suicide after facing it yourself but such an important message. Very emotional to watch.”
A third said: “How hard must this be for Zoe Ball?”
Another added: ‘Zoe ball was incredibly strong there, felt for her.”
Friends told at the time how Billy taking his own life had left Zoe “devasted”.
One close pal told The Sun: “Zoe is overcome with grief. She is completely and utterly devastated.
“Billy had made her happy again after the most horrendous year when her marriage broke down.”
Zoe was previously married to musician Norman Cook – aka Fatboy Slim – for 18 years before they called time on the relationship in 2016.
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