Zoe Ball returns to radio show with update after taking time off to care for cancer-stricken mum

ITV viewers tuning into Good Morning Britain next week are in for a treat as a shake-up to the usual presenting line-up sees the return of two popular presenters after several weeks away. Ed Balls and Robert Rinder will both be stepping into the hot seat to helm the show, while regular host Susanna Reid and regular guest presenter Adil Ray are enjoying a well-deserved holiday.

Zoe Ball has spoken out in support of a controversial shake-up at Radio 2.The BBC have announced that former Take Me Out host Paddy McGuiness and singer and actor Michael Ball will be taking over the station's Sunday morning shows. Michael, 61, will take over Steve Wright's Love Songs, following the tragic passing of Steve earlier this year. While Top Gear presenter Paddy, 50, will be fronting a brand new show.

Just weeks after making her highly anticipated debut on ITV's This Morning, the BBC are reportedly looking to snatch up Cat Deeley. Cat - who is making waves on the hit daytime TV show - is said to have caught the eye of BBC bosses who are keen to lure her over to their network and host an entertainment show. A source, according to The Mail on Sunday, has claimed that following a 'tit for tat' row between the BBC and ITV over poaching one another's talent, some bosses are said to 'see the tremendous value' in hiring Cat.

Tess Daly gushed about how grateful she felt as she celebrated her birthday with a scrumptious cake as well as cards and presents from her family and friends. The Strictly Come Dancing host turned 55 on Friday and marked her milestone in style as she took to social media to share some special moments from her day.

They've only been in their new roles for less than one month, but Ben Shephard and Cat Deeley will be taking a break from presenting This Morning.The duo - who made their debut on the ITV show on 11 March - will be absent from screens over the Easter period as they enjoy some time off. Cat, 47, announced that she and Ben, 49, will be taking a "holiday" during Thursday's (28 March) episode of This Morning. It has not been confirmed how long the pair will be absent from the show for.

Radio 2 listeners were in for a shock on Thursday morning when usual host Zoe Ball was replaced by Radio royalty Tony Blackburn. Earlier in the week Tony had emotionally signed off on his last show for BBC Berkshire, Oxford and Solent.

Listeners of Radio 2's Breakfast Show were surprised on Thursday morning when Tony Blackburn took over from host Zoe Ball. Fans were puzzled by her absence, especially since she had just returned to the show last week.

Susanna Reid asked Good Morning Britain viewers not to 'panic' as she signed off from her latest show on Thursday (March 28). The broadcaster was back at the helm of the ITV news programme for the penultimate show of the week with Richard Madeley.

Strictly Come Dancing, Good Morning Britain and Emmerdale have all emotionally spoken out following the colourful funeral of their friend Robin Windsor.

Strictly Come Dancing professional Kristina Rihanoff has paid a heartfelt tribute to Robin Windsor, who passed away last month and was found in a London hotel after enjoying a once in a lifetime cruise sailing around Africa with professional dancer Gordana Grandosek. Robin and Kristina were long-term dance partners, with the latter sharing a number of pictures to Instagram of them together as she wrote: "I wish I can hold you in my arms and dance with you one more dance … love you and miss you, always and forever Robin, thank you for all the beautiful memories …". One of the pictures was a sign from Robin's funeral, which took place on March 24 and was said to be a 'colourful' occasion.

Susanna Reid made a surprise appearance on Lorraine to share a very exciting announcement on Monday, 25 March.The presenter headed over to the studio where Lorraine is shot straight after presenting Good Morning Britain with Richard Madeley. Susanna, 53, stunned host Lorraine Kelly, 64, as she appeared through a set of double doors on the set, and proudly announced: “Good morning Lorraine, this has come as an enormous surprise… I have a very special announcement for you, Lorraine Kelly.

Lorraine Kelly will be honoured with a special gong at the Bafta television awards for her four-decade long career in broadcasting. The Scots TV legend was blown away by the news when she was surprised by GMB's Susanna Reid's announcement on her ITV show on Monday.

This Morning host Kate Garraway has revealed that the last conversation she had with her husband, Derek Draper, before he passed was over the phone in December. Derek passed away on Wednesday 3 January from Covid complications - after he contracted the disease in 2020. In an interview with The Times, Kate explains Derek was receiving treatment in Mexico last year.

Funeral details for Strictly Come Dancing star Robin Windsor have been revealed ahead of the touching service planned on Tuesday 26 March.The 44 year old was found dead in a London hotel last month after enjoying a once in a lifetime cruise sailing around Africa with professional dancer Gordana Grandosek. He visited Mozambique, South Africa and Madagascar, sharing candid photos with his fans on social media.

Celebrity Big Brother star Marisha Wallace has given an update on 'vulnerable' co-star Ekin-Su after she was 'withdrawn' from the final, following backlash.The 29-year-old has reportedly not been allowed to attend the live final on Friday, due to struggling to cope with the public's reaction since being evicted. According to reports her management believe it's in her best interest to keep her out of the limelight after a 'tough couple of weeks.' OK! has contacted them for comment.The Love Island star faced criticism after an emotional reaction to being picked by Marisha, 38, during the face-to-face nominations.The furious Turkish actress stormed off to bed, where she hysterically sobbed and branded Marisha 'fake.' But Marisha has now insisted that Ekin-Su is doing 'alright' and that the pair are still on good terms on the outside.

“Downton Abbey” film is coming to the silver screen.According to star Imelda Staunton — who played Lady Maud Bagshaw in the first two movies — a threequel is set to premiere sometime next year.“The Crown” alum, 68, spilled the royal tea in a recent interview with BBC Radio 2 host Zoe Ball.“There will be the final film – there you go,” Staunton dished.Ball then quipped that she hopes that the “Shakespeare in Love” star won’t be reprimanded for revealing the info.“I don’t care,” Staunton bluntly said.The Sun reported Wednesday that the cast will begin shooting this summer at Highclere Castle in Hampshire, England, for a 2025 debut.According to the outlet, Paul Giamatti is also set to reprise his role as Harold Levinson.He last made an appearance on the Julian Fellowes historical drama in a 2013 Christmas special alongside Shirley MacLaine.Two big-screen adaptions based on the 2010 series of the same name were previously released in 2019 and 2022.The OG show ran until 2015, across five seasons, taking the influential Crawley clan and their estate servants throughout the turmoil of the 1910s and 1920s.The ensemble cast included Hugh Bonneville and Elizabeth McGovern as the Earl and Countess of Grantham, as well as Maggie Smith as the Dowager Countess.Smith’s character met her demise in the second film, titled “Downton Abbey: A New Era,” in 2022.Rounding out the show’s ensemble are Laura Carmichael, Jim Carter, Raquel Cassidy, Brendan Coyle, Michelle Dockery, Kevin Doyle, Michael Fox, Joanne Froggatt, Harry Hadden-Paton, Robert James-Collier, Allen Leech, Phyllis Logan, Sophie McShera, Lesley Nichol and Penelope Wilton.Bonneville, 60, previously discussed how the franchise was beginning to weigh him down.“I suspect, on a

ITV show Lorraine has issued an apology and an update after Ekin-Su Culculoglu appeared to pull out of a live interview. On Monday morning, Good Morning Britain hosts Susanna Reid and Ed Balls said Ekin-Su would be on Lorraine's show. However, Lorraine Kelly told them Ekin-Su wasn't there.

ITV's Lorraine has issued an update after viewers thought Love Island star Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu pulled out of an appearance on the breakfast programme for a tell-all interview

Ekin-Su Culculoglu was a no-show for her scheduled appearance on ITV's Lorraine, following her controversial exit from Celebrity Big Brother. Susanna Reid and Ed Balls, hosts of Good Morning Britain, had announced Ekin-Su would be appearing on Lorraine. However, when they handed over to host Lorraine Kelly, she confirmed that Ekin-Su was not there.

Coronation Street star Jack P Shepherd was left giggling as he suffered a blunder while live on Good Morning Britain. The actor, famed for playing David Platt in the ITV soap, appeared on the news programme on Thursday morning (March 14) alongside co-star Ben Price.