Zoe Ball and Norman Cook, once a celebrated couple in the late ’90s and early ’00s, have had a tumultuous relationship marked by both love and challenges. Their journey began in Ibiza in 1997, sparked by a shared passion for music. Two years later, they exchanged vows at the picturesque Babington House in Somerset.
However, in 2003, their marriage faced a brief setback after Zoe’s infidelity with Norman’s friend, DJ Dan Peppe. Despite this, the couple managed to overcome the betrayal and reconcile three months later. Their marriage produced two children, Woody and Nelly, with Woody inheriting his father’s passion for DJ-ing.
In 2016, Zoe and Norman announced the end of their 18-year relationship, stating that they had ‘come to the end of our rainbow.’ As Zoe grapples with the loss of her mother, Julia Peckham, let’s delve into the current state of the former spouses’ relationship eight years after their split.
Norman believes that the trauma of their split positively impacted his music. In 2017, he shared how his personal struggles led to a surge in creativity. He stated, ‘I’ve made three new Fatboy Slim songs lately, and that’s 300 per cent more than I’d made in a few years.’
Following their split, Zoe found love again with cameraman Billy Yates, but their happiness was short-lived. In 2017, Billy was found dead at his London flat, determined to have died by suicide. Zoe has since opened up about her devastation and regrets not expressing her feelings more openly.
Zoe’s subsequent relationship with Michael Reed, a construction firm boss, ended in 2013 after five and a half years. Less is known about Norman’s love life post-split, although The Sun reported in 2018 that he had moved on with Zoe’s close friend Nicola Lokko.
Despite their personal ups and downs, Zoe and Norman have prioritized being a united team for their children. Their amicable approach to co-parenting has been commendable, although it hasn’t always been smooth sailing. Zoe has described Norman as ‘the best dad’ and admitted that while their journey hasn’t always been easy, they have found a good place as parents together.
The former spouses have also united in protecting their children from the pressures of public life. In 2020, Norman expressed his concern about their son Woody’s desire to appear on Channel 4’s The Circle, stating that they had tried to shield him from the limelight throughout his life.
Today, Zoe and Norman have set aside their past difficulties and enjoy a close friendship. They can even make lighthearted jokes about their marriage. During a 2023 radio show, Zoe playfully teased Norman about forgetting his name. Norman responded with a witty remark about their marriage, menunjukkan that they have both moved on while maintaining a strong bond.
