Zoe Ball and her model boyfriend are believed to have ended a five-year romance leaving the radio star 'gutted'.
The 52-year-old has reportedly ended the relationship with Michael Reed as he is rumoured to have moved out of their home.
A source revealed that the pair had gone their separate ways, telling the Sun: "They had a wonderful romance at first and Michael was a real gent. But in recent months Zoe has started to find him a bit demanding."
The pair have said to be spending less time together and recently went on separate holidays.
The source claimed Zoe asked that Michael moved out of the house. However, the pair are reportedly on good terms.
The Radio 2 presenter was said to have started a relationship with Michael back in 2019.
“Zoe knew deep down the relationship wasn’t going anywhere," a source said.
“She enjoyed her time with Michael but came to the conclusion he wasn’t a keeper, despite him believing they were getting serious.
“There were certain things she grew uncomfortable with, such as him wanting to become a model and act."
It was the star's first relationship since the suicide of her partner, Billy Yates in 2017.
Following the death of Billy, it was said after meeting Michael in London, Zoe had “a spring in her step" and that she was "smiling and enjoying life again".
Billy heartbreakingly took his own life five months before following a battle with depression.
"I just wanted to reach out with thoughts and an extra dollop of love to anyone going through anything at the moment, whether it be mental health problems, perhaps a loved one is poorly or maybe you're just having a right old tricky time of it," Zoe said in May 2019, the second anniversary of his death.
"Life is very tough for many reasons, when you can, if you are suffering from mental health problems try and be brave, reach out for help from your friends and family.
"I can promise you they would do anything for you and it's not an easy thing to do.
"Try to remember you're not alone in this funny old life, cuddle those who you love and treasure those memories."
Billy and Zoe had been friends for years and started dating months before his death.
“Losing him was the hardest thing I’ve ever had to deal with in my life," Zoe revealed in 2020.
Zoe's latest rumoured heartbreak comes as she approaches six years since Billy's death.
The DJ shares her two children with he ex-hubby Norman “Fatboy Slim” Cook who she shared 17 years of marriage with before splitting in 2016.
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