“I use this little trick where I take my arms up above my head, breathe in really slowly, and repeat. I do it before every show, TV or radio, and people always laugh at me. But it really helps.”

British broadcaster and presenter

Zoe Louise Ball is a British broadcaster and presenter. She became known as the first woman to host the BBC Radio 1 and Radio 2 breakfast shows, a notable place in British radio broadcasting. Her career has been closely tied to popular radio and television presenting. In 2024, she was confirmed as the BBC’s second-highest-paid presenter after Gary Lineker, reflecting her prominence within the corporation and her long public profile.