Zoe Ball has detailed the painful health condition she has been battling, following her decision to step down from her role as the host of Radio 2’s breakfast show after six years. The broadcaster, 53, announced her decision earlier this month, with Scott Mills set to step in as the next presenter.

Zoe Ball reveals painful hidden health battle ahead of BBC Radio 2 breakfast show exit - The radio presenter announced earlier this month that she was stepping down from hosting Radio 2’s Breakfast show after six years.

Zoe Ball is getting ready to bid farewell to her Radio 2 show next month, but as she gears up for the final show, she shared her experiences taking on a painful health condition

Zoe has opened up after she announced earlier this month she was stepping down from hosting Radio 2's Breakfast show after six years

Zoe Ball has shared details of a painful condition she has been suffering with, soon after announcing her decision to step down from her BBC Radio 2 show. The presenter, 53, is set to host her final show at the end of December after fronting the breakfast show for six years.

Zoe Ball has taken to social media to share her pain and also highlight her relief after being diagnosed with a painful health condition that has been causing her symptoms

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.