Zoe Ball announced on Tuesday that she would be leaving her BBC Radio 2 show after six years as she wanted to "focus on family" - but the real reason has reportedly been revealed.

Zoe Ball's son Woody has offered a heartfelt tribute following her decision to step down from the BBC Radio 2 Breakfast Show at the end of December. Woody, 23, who Zoe shares with ex Norman Cook aka Fatboy Slim, has carved out his own path as a DJ following in the footsteps of his famous dad and has also featured on reality TV show 'The Circle'.

BBC Radio 2's Zoe Ball is stepping down from her breakfast show to focus on her family as she announced Scott Mills is taking over. The 53-year-old — who is the mother to Woody, 23, and Nelly, 14 — will present her final breakfast show in December after being on air for six years,

Zoe Ball's son Woody Cook penned an emotional message to his mum after she announced she was quitting her BBC Radio 2 Breakfast Show.

Zoe Ball ’s son, Woody Cook, has shared a sweet message of congratulations for his mum after she announced her decision to step down from BBC Radio 2.

Zoe loved being on air but she was never going to be a Wogan who lived and breathed the breakfast show for 27 years'

Zoe Ball will be replaced by Scott Mills from January, following six years as the BBC Radio 2 Breakfast Show presenter.