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.

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 will be stepping down from her role as host of the Breakfast Show on BBC Radio 2 after six years at the helm - and now it's been revealed the reason behind her exit

Zoe Ball recently announced that she would be leaving her BBC Radio 2 breakfast show over the Christmas period, with Scott Mills stepping in to replace her.

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Zoe Ball is leaving BBC Radio 2 next month after six years on air following a tough year after losing her beloved mum

Zoe Ball announced on air this morning on Radio 2 and BBC Sounds that she has decided to step down as presenter of the weekday Radio 2 Breakfast Show in December. Zoe will remain on the station, more to be announced soon.

Zoe Ball's son Woody Cook has shared an emotional update following her announcement that she is leaving the BBC Radio 2 Breakfast Show at the end of December

BBC Radio 2 presenter Zoe Ball has revealed that Scott Mills will take over her breakfast show as she steps down after six years “to focus on family”. Announcing her departure on air on Tuesday, she told listeners: “I’ve decided it’s time to step away from the early alarm call and start a new chapter.