After keeping fans guessing for over a year, Zoe Ball has finally revealed the identity of her new boyfriend.
The 55-year-old TV star was spotted walking arm in arm with BAFTA-winning production designer Mathieu Weekes, 49, during a cozy stroll along the Brighton coastline.
Zoe, wrapped in a beanie and a playful animal-print scarf, seemed completely smitten as the pair enjoyed the fresh sea air together.
A Star-Studded Career Meets a TV Presenter
Mathieu Weekes is no stranger to the spotlight, though he usually works behind the scenes.
The award-winning production designer has left his mark on major shows including The Traitors, I’m A Celeb (for which he won a 2021 BAFTA), Love Island, and Squid Game: The Challenge.
Zoe first met Mathieu while presenting the 2023 talent show Mamma Mia! – I Have a Dream in Greece, where he was designing the set.
From “The Lodger” to Love
Fans have long heard Zoe hinting at her mysterious man, often referring to him as “The Lodger” on her Dig It podcast with Jo Whiley.
Zoe humorously described him as someone who could spend months away from the UK without losing their connection.
She has also shared some quirky details about what she finds “sexy” in a partner, confessing her fondness for the smell of a loved one’s armpits and the comfort of their scent on pillows.
Love After Loss and Long-Term Friendships
Zoe’s journey to this new romance has been shaped by past relationships.
She split from construction worker Michael Reed in 2023 after five years together and previously endured the heartbreak of losing cameraman Billy Yates to suicide in 2017.
Despite splitting from her ex-husband Norman Cook, aka Fatboy Slim, in 2018 after 18 years of marriage, Zoe and Norman have remained close, co-parenting their children Woody, 25, and Nelly, 16, while supporting each other’s busy careers.
Career Moves and Personal Reassessment
Zoe’s romantic and professional lives have intertwined in recent years.
She dramatically stepped away from her Radio 2 weekend show in December 2025, just seven months after returning to the station, citing a need to focus on family and loved ones.
Her mother’s passing in April 2024 had left her reevaluating priorities, prompting her to step back from high-profile roles and embrace what truly matters to her.
Awards, Achievements, and Friendly Banter
Zoe has playfully compared her own accolades with Mathieu’s impressive award haul.
While she modestly noted her collection—including a Sony Award and a BAFTA for Live and Kicking—Mathieu’s numerous accolades have earned a joking nod on her podcast, with Zoe musing about how she might “borrow” some for display.
It’s clear the couple enjoys teasing one another while celebrating their respective successes.
A Coastal Romance Blossoms
For now, Zoe and Mathieu appear blissfully content, enjoying quiet moments together in Brighton.
Their relationship, born from professional collaboration and strengthened by shared experiences, reflects a mix of charm, humor, and deep connection.
Fans can finally put the speculation to rest, seeing the TV presenter genuinely happy with her new partner.
What’s Next for Zoe Ball?
With a focus on family, love, and personal well-being, Zoe seems ready to embrace this new chapter.
Whether through public appearances or quiet coastal walks, her romance with Mathieu Weekes promises to be a joyful highlight after a period of personal challenges and life reassessment.
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