Zoe Ball Pulls Out of BBC Radio 2's Coronation Concert
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BBC Radio 2 DJ Zoe Ball has pulled out of covering the Coronation Concert at Windsor Castle last minute after falling ill and Scott Mills will replace her. The star-studded event will see the likes of Take That, Katy Perry and Lionel Richie take to the stage, and the King and Queen and other members of the royal family will join around 20,000 members of the public at the Coronation Concert to continue the celebrations after their crowning at Westminster Abbey on Saturday.
Zoe Ball was due to present the show from the grounds of Windsor Castle on Sunday evening (May 7) but was forced to pull out after falling ill. She tweeted that she was “absolutely gutted” to miss out on the event and thanked Scott Mills and Dermot O’Leary for taking over the coverage.
The show will be hosted by Downton Abbey and Paddington star Hugh Bonneville and Paloma Faith, Olly Murs, veteran rock guitarist Steve Winwood, and Nicole Scherzinger of The Pussycat Dolls will also perform. Classical acts including Andrea Bocelli, Welsh bass-baritone Sir Bryn Terfel and Chinese pianist Lang Lang are also in the line up. Hollywood star Tom Cruise, Dynasty actress Dame Joan Collins, adventurer Bear Grylls, singer Sir Tom Jones and former Strictly Come Dancing professional Oti Mabuse will also make an appearance via video. The series of pre-recorded sketches will reveal little-known facts about the monarch.
Scott Mills will replace Ball and will chat to the crowd ahead of the concert, while Dermot O’Leary will be backstage speaking to the stars before they perform. The Coronation Concert will be broadcast on BBC One, BBC iPlayer, BBC Radio 2 and BBC Sounds on Sunday, May 7 from 8pm.
Despite her disappointment at missing out on the event, Zoe Ball wished everyone involved in the Coronation Concert all the best and encouraged fans to tune in. Fans of the radio DJ were quick to send their well wishes and support, with many hoping she feels better soon.
