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FATBOY... HERE'S MY NEW BOY

Zoe Ball introduces her new man to ex-husband Norman Cook and their two kids

Natalie Edwards

Published: 22:10, 30 Dec 2017
Updated: 4:45, 1 Jan 2018

ZOE Ball has introduced her new man to her ex-hubby Norman Cook and their two kids.

Michael Reed, 47, is Zoe’s first love since the suicide of her cameraman boyfriend Billy Yates in May.

Zoe Ball introduced her ex-husband Norman Cook to her new man — Zoe Ball introduced her ex-husband Norman Cook to her new manCredit: Capital Pictures

The building firm boss was welcomed by Norman, AKA DJ Fatboy Slim and kids Woody, 16, and Nelly, seven.

A source said: “It shows things are getting serious. Zoe’s family are so important to her.

"For her family to want to spend time with them as a couple is just the icing on the cake after she has found happiness again.

"She’s over the moon they approve.

Michael Reed met Zoe's ex-husband and two kids and source says he was welcomed by them — Michael Reed met Zoe's ex-husband and two kids and source says he was welcomed by themCredit: BackGrid

Michael is a building firm boss and has three kids of his own — Michael is a building firm boss and has three kids of his ownCredit: Gary Stone - The Sun

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Zoe has found love after the suicide of her cameraman boyfriend Billy Yates in May — Zoe has found love after the suicide of her cameraman boyfriend Billy Yates in MayCredit: Fame Flynet

A source says the It Takes Two presenter's family are very important to her — A source says the It Takes Two presenter's family are very important to herCredit: PA:Press Association

Norman meeting Zoe's new man shows things are getting serious between the new couple — Norman meeting Zoe's new man shows things are getting serious between the new coupleCredit: PA:Press Association

“But Zoe has remained very close to Norman and he has been a rock to her through everything.

"It really means a lot to Zoe to also have his seal of approval and for Michael and Norman to get on.”

We revealed this month that the TV presenter, 47, was dating the dad of three.

The source went on: “They spent Christmas Day apart as they wanted to spend it with their kids but they kept in touch through the day.”

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