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.

After leaving her role on the early morning BBC breakfast show, Zoe has shared her "awful" condition that has been causing her no end of pain.

BBC Radio 2 Breakfast Show host Zoe Ball has revealed she suffers from Temporomandibular joint dysfunction (TMJ), which has been causing her troubling symptoms

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 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 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.

Zoe Ball has shared that she often wakes up with "awful headaches from tension and jaw clenching", as a result of a condition called temporomandibular joint disorder. The broadcaster, who recently announced her exit from her BBC Radio 2 breakfast show after six years,

By India McTaggart Zoe Ball has revealed she has a health condition that leaves her with "awful" headaches following her BBC breakfast show exit. The presenter and DJ, 54, announced earlier this month that she is stepping down from hosting the "very early mornings" on Radio 2 to "focus on family".