BBC Radio 2 presenter Zoe Ball has shared surprisingly intimate details about her new partner, who she has revealed is now living with her. The 55-year-old broadcaster, who refers to her boyfriend as 'the lodger', opened up about the more unconventional things she finds attractive during a candid chat on her podcast.
'Sniffing Pits Is Sexy': Zoe's Unusual Turn-Ons
Talking on her 'Dig It' podcast with co-host Jo Whiley, Zoe Ball did not hold back. "Sniffing pits is sexy though," she declared. "I've often had this thing, when I've been sort of dating someone, I love smelling their armpits."
She acknowledged it might sound strange but explained her reasoning. "If you love someone, you've got to love all their smells, not necessarily their bathroom smells. I draw a line at that. But there's something about armpit smells that I think are really sexy."
Keeping The Scent Close: A Sign Of Affection
Ball elaborated on her fondness for a partner's scent, comparing it to the habit of borrowing a loved one's clothes. She also revealed a personal ritual when her partner is away. "I have a thing that if my partner goes away, I don't like to wash the bed until they get back," she confessed.
"A, because I'm worried they might not come back, and B, I love the smell. I love the smell of them on the pillows." She added that going off someone's natural scent is a telling sign that a relationship has run its course.
A New Chapter After Michael Reed Split
Zoe Ball's last public relationship was with construction worker Michael Reed, which ended in 2023. She has since moved on, with her new mystery man moving into her home just weeks ago. While she has playfully dubbed him 'the lodger', she has hinted he is an accomplished figure, previously stating he has won more awards in his career than she has.
The mum-of-two shares son Woody, 24, and daughter Nelly, 16, with her ex-husband, DJ Fatboy Slim (Norman Cook). The pair were together for 18 years before splitting in 2016 and remain on good terms, often seen together supporting their children.
