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Radio presenter Zoe Ball has been missing from her BBC Radio 2 show with fans questioning if she will be returning at all.

BBC breaks silence as Zoe Ball continues hiatus from BBC Radio 2 show

BBC Radio 2 breakfast show host Zoe Ball is the corporation's highest paid female star with a salary of £950,000 - although that's down from £980,000 last year.

BBC Radio 2 listeners shocked as presenter replaced at the last minute

Gary Lineker, Huw Edwards, Zoe Ball and Fiona Bruce have all been named as some of the BBC's highest earners in 2023/24.

BBC's highest paid stars revealed as broadcaster cuts full time jobs

Whilst on the Pyramid stage at Glastonbury, Cyndi Lauper performed the likes of I Drove All Night which received rapturous applause,

Glastonbury 2024: A look at Cyndi Lauper's net worth and family

Layton Williams has hinted that the reboot of Bad Education is set to be axed

BBC show 'axed'

Sting has been announced as one of the headliners for BBC Radio 2 in the Park taking place in September

Music fest headliners announced

Scott Mills and Sam Vaughan attend the Lightyear UK premiere in 2022 (Photo: Joe Maher/Getty Images)

BBC presenter Scott Mills ties the knot in Barcelona

BBC Radio 2 star Zoe Ball shares an emotional update after her mother's death

Radio star's emotional message

Alan Carr's Epic Gameshow has been axed by ITV after three series on air. Picture: Getty Images

Popular ITV gameshow axed

Richie Anderson holds a sign which announces BBC Radio 2's flagship live music festival In The Park will take place in Moor Park, Preston on September 7 and 8. Picture: BBC/PA Wire

Radio 2 In the Park venue revealed

Presenter Zoe Ball has announced that her mother has passed away, after revealing last month that she had been diagnosed with cancer

Radio star's cancer tragedy

Radio presenter Zoe Ball has revealed her mother is now in a hospice after being diagnosed with cancer last week.

Mum of BBC star in hospice

Mamma Mia! I Have A Dream has been axed after only one series. Alan Carr, Zoe Ball and Samantha Barks attend ITV's "MAMMA MIA! I Have a Dream" photocall at Charlotte Street Hotel on September 28, 2023 in London, England

Huge ITV show axed

Hollywood producer Ileen Maisel has died at 68 (pictured far right). Here she is with Emma Joy Kitchener, and Julian Fellowes at the premiere of Relativity Media's "Romeo & Juliet" at ArcLight Hollywood on September 24, 2013 in Hollywood, California

Hollywood movie producer dies

Radio 2 DJ Zoe Ball has shared a heart-breaking family update as she explained to fans why she might be missing from the radio station in the future. (Credit: Getty Images)

Radio 2 DJ's heart-breaking update

Nicki Chapman attends the 2023 Chelsea Flower Show at Royal Hospital Chelsea on May 22, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Jeff Spicer/Getty Images)

Sunday Love Songs | Is Nicki Chapman the new host of BBC Radio 2 show?

Wright pictured in December 1979: (Photo by Keystone/Getty Images)

Tributes paid to iconic DJ

Tributes have poured in for legendary DJ, Steve Wright

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Our task was to list the best Taskmaster episodes of all time.

Taskmaster series 17 and Junior Taskmaster release dates in 2024

Ellie Leach and Vito Coppola during the live show at Blackpool. The couple recently shared a joint post on Instagram. Photograph courtesy of BBC/Guy Levy

Ellie Leach and Vito Coppola continue to fuel ‘romance rumours’

Will Vernon Kay be on Children in Need tonight? (BBC Pictures)

Will Vernon Kay be on Children in Need tonight?

Who are Vernon Kay’s parents Gladys Kay and Norman Kay? (Getty)

Who are Vernon Kay’s parents Gladys Kay and Norman Kay?

Vernon Kay on his ultra marathon challenge (BBC)

Children in Need 2023: How long did Vernon Kay's marathon take?

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 extra 2024 tour dates - full list and venues

Take That

Take That presale tickets: what time do they go on sale?

(left to right) Mark Owen, Gary Barlow and Howard Donald from Take That will be touring the country next year.

Take That ticket prices: how much This Life on Tour tickets cost

Take That (L-R) Howard Donald, Gary Barlow and Mark Owen perform on stage during 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)

Are Take That going to be on BBC’s The One Show, when is it airing?

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Everything you need to know about Take That's Howard Donald

Olly Murs and wife Amelia welcome a baby daughter

Take That Tour 2024: Who is the support act?

The support act for Take That’s brand new stadium tour next year has been confirmed - here’s who it is

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(From L) Jason Orange, Robbie Williams, Howard Donald, Gary Barlow and Mark Owen of Take That pose with their Echo received in the category "Best International Rock/Pop group" at the "Echo" music awards in Berlin on March 24, 2011. AFP PHOTO / JOHN MACDOUGALL (Photo credit should read JOHN MACDOUGALL/AFP via Getty Images)

As Take That announce tour, what happened to band member Jason Orange?

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

Take That Tour 2024: How to get tickets to see Take That

What Take That have said about embarking on new tour

Ken Bruce left BBC Radio 2 back in March to host mid-morning programme Greatest Hits Radio - Credit: Getty

BBC Radio 2 lose one million listeners after Ken Bruce's departure

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How do the BBC's top-earning women rank against Huw Edwards?

Who earns the most on UK TV? (Pic:Getty)

Who actually earns the most on UK television?

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A close look at popstar Kylie Minogue's wealth and homes

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

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

Zoe Ball drops out of presenting King Charles coronation concert

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

Zoe Ball confirmed as host of new ITV talent show

Len Goodman died on 22 April, aged 78

Len Goodman death: 7 best moments from ex Strictly judge

Mae Muller attends the 2022 MTV VMAs at Prudential Center on August 28, 2022 in Newark, New Jersey. (Photo by Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images)

Mae Muller confirmed as the UK’s entry for Eurovision 2023

Ariana Grande and Sophie Habboo are trending for the right and wrong reasons. Photos by Getty

Why are Ariana Grande and Sophie Habboo hot and not today?

Hannah Waddingham attends the Television Academy's Reception to Honor 73rd Emmy Award Nominees at Television Academy on September 17, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images)

Eurovision 2023 reveal Ted Lasso actress Hannah Waddingham as a host

Could Pete Wicks be a suitable match for Vanessa Feltz? Photos by Getty

Who should TV personality Vanessa Feltz date next?

Gemma Arterton welcomed her first child in December 2022 (Pic:Getty)

Who is Rory Keenan? Actor welcomes first child with Gemma Arterton

Long serving broadcaster Zoe Ball was absent from her BBC Radio 2 Breakfast Show. (Getty Images)

Zoe Ball shares health update after missing her Radio 2 Breakfast show

Comedian Peter Kay performs on stage at the “Teenage Cancer Trust Comedy Night”, 2005, London. (Photo by Jo Hale/Getty Images)

Peter Kay announces London O2 Arena residency ahead of upcoming tour

Peter Kay, winner of the Male Performance in a Comedy Programme for 'Peter Kay's Car Share' poses in the Winners room at the House Of Fraser British Academy Television Awards 2016 at the Royal Festival Hall on May 8, 2016 in London, England. (Photo by Stuart C. Wilson/Getty Images)

Peter Kay announces comedy comeback tour after 12 years

Zoe Ball had to pull out of presenting the BBC Radio 2 breakfast show on Monday 4 April 2022 due to illness

Zoe Ball breaks silence on BBC radio 2 presenting future

Emeli Sande at the Fayre of St James's Christmas Carol Concert 2020 at St James's Church in Piccadilly London. (Photo by Kate Green/Getty Images)

Emeli Sande announces engagement to girlfriend Yoana Karemova

Lineker has worked with the BBC since his retirement from football in 1994

Gary Lineker: MOTD presenter named BBC’s highest paid talent

Gary Lineker is the BBC’s top earner of its on-air talent for the fifth consecutive year - and the only name to earn over £1 million annually. (Pic: Getty)

The BBC’s highest on-air earners have been revealed for 2021/22

Neil Diamond’s Sweet Caroline to be sung for Queen’s Jubilee (Pic: Getty)

Sweet Caroline: will people sing Neil Diamond song on Queen’s Jubilee?

Professional Strictly Come Dancing dancers Nadiya Bychkova and Kai Widdrington appear to have confirmed their relationship.

Kai Widdrington and Nadiya Bychkova: are Strictly stars been dating?

Zoe Ball had to pull out of presenting the BBC Radio 2 breakfast show on Monday 4 April 2022 due to illness

Where is Zoe Ball? What happened to BBC Radio 2 breakfast host today

Sir Lenny Henry will be back to host Red Nose Day this month

When is Red Nose Day 2022 and who is presenting the show?

Lenny Henry is one of the co-founders of Comic Relief (Photo: Jake Turney/Comic Relief)

When is Red Nose Day 2022? Comic Relief date and where to buy merch

Zoe Ball has been absent from her Radio 1 breakfast show (Picture: JPI Media)

Zoe Ball remains absent from BBC Radio 2 - this is why