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Zoe Ball has sparked speculation about a new romance after being spotted hand-in-hand with a mystery man at Glastonbury - and fans are convinced he's the spitting image of her ex-husband, Fatboy Slim. The former BBC Radio 2 presenter, 54, was seen enjoying the festival at Worthy Farm with the unidentified man, dressed casually in black and wearing sunglasses as the pair explored the site together. Festival goers claimed they saw the two holding hands and making the most of the VIP area, where they were seen watching some of the major acts set to perform.

Zoe's companion has drawn particular attention, with onlookers pointing out his striking resemblance to her former husband, legendary DJ Norman Cook - better known as Fatboy Slim. The sighting came as Glastonbury 2025 offered up yet another star-studded line-up and a host of celebrity appearances. Zoe, who has long been a regular at the annual festival, has yet to confirm whether the man is indeed her new partner.

Zoe shares two children with Norman - 24-year-old son Woody and 14-year-old daughter Nelly.

The pair met in Ibiza in the late '90s and tied the knot in 1999 before calling it quits in 2016.

Their divorce was finalised in 2020, though the two have remained friends. In fact, Zoe reportedly sold her £2 million Sussex country home to move closer to Norman in Brighton and Hove.

Since the divorce, Zoe has experienced heartbreak. She was previously in a relationship with cameraman Billy Yates, who tragically died by suicide in 2017.

She later began dating former construction boss Michael Reed, but the relationship reportedly ended in 2023. Zoe has not publicly confirmed a new partner since.

Despite the whispers about her personal life, Zoe has been making waves professionally. It was recently announced that she has teamed up with fellow Radio 2 legend Jo Whiley for a brand-new podcast project.

The pair promise "heartfelt and unfiltered conversations" as they catch up on everything from parenting to music obsessions and growing older.

Zoe said: "I'm so super-excited to dive into the world of podcasting with my girl Jo, I've got so much love and respect for her - she's been a true lifeline. Our friendship goes back 30 years, to our days on The Word and The Big Breakfast.

"We've grown up together, personally and professionally, along with our listeners. The show is what happens when two mates (who are constantly mistaken for each other) hit record on their regular catch-ups and talk life, unfiltered and full volume.

"We're chatting about our week, wild kids, ageing, what's for dinner, digging (literally), music obsessions, grief and everything in between."

Zoe previously stepped back from her popular BBC Radio 2 breakfast show in 2024, leaving fans gutted. She was replaced by Scott Mills but has since returned to the airwaves with a weekend afternoon show.