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BALL IS ROLLING

TV host Zoe Ball pictured smiling as she sets off on a 350-mile charity bike ride yesterday for Sport Relief

Zoe was joined at the start line by her late partner’s sister Katherine McKee and best friend Beth Simpson

ZOE Ball has a laugh at the start of a 350-mile charity ride yesterday.

The TV host, 47, is cycling from Blackpool to Brighton for Sport Relief.

 Zoe's partner, cameraman Billy Yates, committed suicide last year after struggling with depression
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Zoe's partner, cameraman Billy Yates, committed suicide last year after struggling with depressionCredit: Victoria Dawe
 Zoe was joined by her best friend and  Billy's sister
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Zoe was joined by her best friend and  Billy's sisterCredit: Victoria Dawe
 She is doing the ride in his memory and to raise awareness on mental health issues
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She is doing the ride in his memory and to raise awareness on mental health issuesCredit: Victoria Dawe

Zoe, who is raising awareness of mental health, said: “I’m feeling every kind of emotion. Fear, anticipation and a very flippy tummy.”

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