Zoe Ball to star in BBC Who Do You Think You Are, reports say

In May, the 54-year-old will be hosting a new weekend show from 1pm to 3pm on Saturdays.

She will also be presenting two specials, including a BBC TV show celebrating Elaine Paige’s 60-year career in showbusiness with a concert.

The move comes as Zoe left her Radio 2 breakfast show at the end of last year after six years at the helm, with Scott Mills taking over in January.

Earlier in 2024, she announced the death of her mother Julia Peckham in April, before taking a break from her show in the summer.

Zoe Ball reportedly ‘excited’ to star in new BBC series

But now, she is said to be making a big return to TV as she is rumoured to be appearing on the next BBC series of Who Do You Think You Are? as revealed by The Sun.

An insider told the publisher: “Zoe comes from a famous family but not much is known beyond that.

“She was really excited to get be asked to the do show and is really looking forward to seeing what they find.”

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However, the BBC has said it is unable to comment at this time.

The much-loved series sees lost connections and unfamiliar histories revealed as celebrities trace their family trees.

“Discover stories of courage, joy, sacrifice and resilience – everyone has a tale to tell,” adds the BBC’s synopsis.

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In the most recent series of Who Do You Think You Are? The Only Way is Essex star Gemma Collins and X Factor favourite Olly Murs were two of the famous faces who went on a journey to find out about their family history.

Other celebrities included in season 21 were Olympian Dame Jessica Ennis-Hill, Strictly Come Dancing winner Rose Ayling-Ellis and Line of Duty’s Vicky McClure.

During Vicky’s special episode, she went on an “emotional” journey to Taiwan to find out what happened when her great-grandfather was captured as a prisoner of war in World War II.