Zoe Ball involved in 'violent' road rage incident with cyclist in London

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6 Nov 2026 • 11:06 PM MYT
The Independent
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Zoe Ball involved in 'violent' road rage incident with cyclist in London

  • Radio presenter Zoe Ball revealed on her Dig It podcast that she was involved in a violent road altercation when a cyclist punched her car windscreen whilst she was driving in London.
  • Ball described driving in London as absolute carnage, explaining that motorists face chaotic conditions due to cyclists failing to stop at red lights and approaching cars from multiple directions.
  • Addressing co-host Jo Whiley's remark that the encounter sounded violating, Ball urged both drivers and cyclists to slow down, stay calm, and exercise caution.
  • The presenter also shared that she has recently experienced a resurgence of severe anxiety and panic attacks, attributing the symptoms to fluctuating hormones and grief following the loss of her mother to cancer.
  • The incident and health update follow Ball's announcement that she will return to broadcasting with a new slot on Greatest Hits Radio alongside Ken Bruce, having left BBC Radio 2 last year.

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