https://news.ketelle.co.uk/entities/zoe-ball Stories involving Zoe Ball, told neutrally, with how each side covers them. en-gb https://news.ketelle.co.uk/stories/johnny-ball-says-bbc-ageism-cost-daughter-zoe-ball-her-radio-2-show https://news.ketelle.co.uk/stories/johnny-ball-says-bbc-ageism-cost-daughter-zoe-ball-her-radio-2-show Mon, 26 Oct 2026 18:01:30 +0000 Entertainment Presenter Johnny Ball, 88, told a literary festival the BBC drops talent at 50, claiming his daughter Zoe Ball lost her Radio 2 job at 54. The Independent notes Zoe Ball left to spend time with family and has never said she was a victim of ageism. (3 outlets: 1 left · 1 centre · 1 right) https://news.ketelle.co.uk/stories/strictly-come-dancing-presenting-line-up-criticised-as-new-series-begi https://news.ketelle.co.uk/stories/strictly-come-dancing-presenting-line-up-criticised-as-new-series-begi Sat, 10 Oct 2026 11:20:56 +0100 Entertainment The 2026 series of Strictly Come Dancing, with Emma Willis, Josh Widdicombe and Johannes Radebe replacing Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman, has had a mixed reception and lower ratings than last year. Commentators quoted by the Daily Express and Daily Mail blame the hosts, the long running time and a lack of famous contestants. (4 outlets: 1 left · 1 centre · 2 right)