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Zoe Ball pulls out of Comic Relief as she tests positive for Covid

Radio 2 presenter Zoe Ball will be replaced by Alesha Dixon after a positive Covid test forced her to pull out of Comic Relief

Zoe Ball will no longer present tonight's Comic Relief after a positive Covid test forced her to pull out.

She'll be replaced on the BBC One fundraising show by Alesha Dixon.

The Radio 2 presenter, 51, told fans she was gutted to "fall at the last hurdle" and have to miss the show following a positive lateral flow test this morning.

Britain's Got Talent judge Alesha will be stepping in to help raise funds for the cause instead.

Zoe wrote on Instagram : "Pook! fell at last hurdle and have had positive lat flows this am- noooooooo - gorgeous @aleshaofficial is going to work the double shift tonight on @ComicRelief, I owe you lady love.

Zoe Ball pulls out of Comic Relief as she tests positive for Covid

"Good luck to Lenny, David, @mcguinness.paddy, @ajodudu, @vernonkay, and the @comicrelief gang, so many brilliant treats in store tonight."

But Zoe said she'll be watching from home instead to cheer everyone on.

She added: "I'll be watching & supporting from bed (probably in full make up, outfit, heels and all) might invite @joeldommett over #sickbay"