Zoe Ball cuddles up with new boyfriend Michael Reed in Sussex almost two years after ex Billy Yates' suicide

ZOE Ball cuddled up with new boyfriend Michael Reed as they took a stroll through the Radio 2 star's village in East Sussex.

The 48-year-old presenter and construction boss Michael battled the breeze yesterday as they were seen together for the first time this year.

The pair, both dressed in jeans, scarves and coats, were snapped on their walk, with him putting his arm around around the breakfast DJ.

Zoe went public about her romance with Michael in December 2017 and they have seemed a picture of happiness ever since.

The star was praised by Comic Relief viewers for fronting a section on male suicide during the Friday night fundraiser.

The piece had a particular poignancy because Zoe's boyfriend Billy Yates was found dead at his South London home nearly two years ago.

Viewers said she was "so strong" for fronting the campaign, without breaking down, with one writing: "How is Zoe Ball holding it together? True professional."

Another said: "So strong delivering the segment on mental health and suicide after facing it yourself but such an important message. Very emotional to watch."

A third said: "How hard must this be for Zoe Ball?"

Another added: 'Zoe ball was incredibly strong there, felt for her."

Friends told at the time how Billy taking his own life had left Zoe "devasted".

One close pal told The Sun: “Zoe is overcome with grief. She is completely and utterly devastated.

“Billy had made her happy again after the most horrendous year when her marriage broke down."

Zoe was previously married to musician Norman Cook – aka Fatboy Slim – for 18 years before they called time on the relationship in 2016.

YOU'RE NOT ALONE

EVERY 90 minutes in the UK a life is lost to suicide.

It doesn't discriminate, touching the lives of people in every corner of society – from the homeless and unemployed to builders and doctors, reality stars and footballers.

It's the biggest killer of people under the age of 35, more deadly than cancer and car crashes. And men are three times more likely to take their own life than women.

Yet, it's rarely spoken of, a taboo that threatens to continue its deadly rampage unless we all stop and take notice, now.

That is why The Sun launched the You're Not Alone campaign. To remind anyone facing a tough time, grappling with mental illness or feeling like there's nowhere left to turn, that there is hope.

To mark World Suicide Prevention Day, we told you the stories of brave survivors, relatives left behind, heroic Good Samaritans – and shared tips from mental health experts.

The aim is that by sharing practical advice, raising awareness and breaking down the barriers people face when talking about their mental health, we can all do our bit to help save lives.

Let's all vow to ask for help when we need it, and listen out for others. You're Not Alone.

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