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.

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.

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 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 sh

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 is reportedly being considered by rival companies for a potential TV comeback just a week after she announced she was quitting BBC Radio 2. Zoe revealed her departure from the breakfast show last year following a year which saw her taken an extended break from the airwaves following the death of her mother.

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 taken to Instagram to share her own experience of a health issue that's been causing her 'awful' symptoms - just as she announced she's stepping down from her BBC Radio 2 breakfast show

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".