Zoe Ball will miss out on presenting as part of the celebrations for Red Nose Day after testing positive for Covid-19. The radio and TV presenter was due to be part of the star-studded presenting line-up for the annual event, airing on BBC One.
But djr said on Twitter on Friday morning: “Pook ! fell at last hurdle and have had positive lat flows this am – noooooooo – gorgeous @AleshaOfficial is going to work the double shift tonight on @ComicRelief, i owe you lady love – good luck to A, Lenny, David, Paddy, AJ, Vernon, & the @comicrelief gang.”
In a second tweet, she said: “There are so many brilliant treats in store tonight. i’ll be watching & supporting from bed (probably in full make up, outfit, heels and all) might invite @joeldommett over #sickbay COMIC RELIEF @BBCOne 7pm #rednoseday.”
