Zoe Ball enjoys bike ride with new boyfriend Michael Reed

They went public with their romance last week, after months of swirling dating rumours.

But Zoe Ball looked more loved-up than ever with new man Michael Reed on Sunday, as they shared a tender embrace during a romantic bike ride in Kent. 

The TV presenter, 47, received a warm and comforting hug from her boyfriend during their afternoon of activity – before he was spotted copping cheeky feel of her derriere as they resumed their outing.

Comforting: Zoe Ball looked more loved-up than ever with new man Michael Reed on Sunday, as they shared a tender embrace during a romantic bike ride in Kent

Cheeky: The TV presenter, 47, received a warm and comforting hug from her boyfriend during their afternoon of activity - before he was spotted copping cheeky feel of her derriere 

Cheeky: The TV presenter, 47, received a warm and comforting hug from her boyfriend during their afternoon of activity – before he was spotted copping cheeky feel of her derriere 

The pair certainly looked ready and raring for the ride with their sportswear and matching red bikes.

The blonde opted for a bright blue jacket, teamed with lycra leggings as she embarked on the trip with Michael, clad in all black. 

Michael added a black and red helmet, while Zoe accessorised with blue headwear, black sunglasses, and a thick scarf to keep her warm in the chilly climes. 

Here they come: The pair certainly looked ready and raring for the ride with their sportswear and matching red bikes

Here they come: The pair certainly looked ready and raring for the ride with their sportswear and matching red bikes

Happy: The pair chatted and laughed together as they rode side-by-side

Happy: The pair chatted and laughed together as they rode side-by-side

Zoom! The pair picked up speed as they cruised along the country roads

Zoom! The pair picked up speed as they cruised along the country roads

Not feeling blue: The blonde opted for a bright blue jacket, teamed with classic lycra sports leggings

Not feeling blue: The blonde opted for a bright blue jacket, teamed with classic lycra sports leggings

Not feeling blue: The blonde opted for a bright blue jacket, teamed with classic lycra sports leggings

Cosy: She added a black scarf, which she pulled over her mouth to keep warm during the ride

Cosy: She added a black scarf, which she pulled over her mouth to keep warm during the ride

Casual: Meanwhile Michael sported a matching jacket of black and the same leggings as they headed out for their afternoon

The pair were first seen zooming around the country roads, only stopping for a brief break and cuddle on their way.

Later on, the pair pulled over for a longer break – with a seemingly emotional Zoe receiving a warm and tender hug from her new man, before they headed back by foot.  

Zoe and Michael went public with their romance last week, when they were pictured hand-in-hand during a day out in Brighton.

Like a pro: She added black sports glasses to her look as she headed out on her bike

Like a pro: She added black sports glasses to her look as she headed out on her bike

Ready for action: The pair only stopped for a few brief breaks on their way 

Ready for action: The pair only stopped for a few brief breaks on their way 

Cosy: They proved to be loved-up as they stopped for a sweet cuddle later on

Cosy: They proved to be loved-up as they stopped for a sweet cuddle later on

Cosy: They proved to be loved-up as they stopped for a sweet cuddle later on

They were first linked last year, with sources telling The Sun that Zoe appeared ‘quite taken’ with Michael, and left her girlfriends to meet up with him in Soho in December.

They said: ‘It is great to see Zoe with a spring in her step — smiling and enjoying life again. She has had a tough time of it this year so deserves some happiness. Michael is a charismatic guy and very handsome, so it is not hard to see the attraction.’

Despite their cosy display, Michael kept tight-lipped about their romance the following day. 

According to the Mirror, he said when asked about their relationship: ‘I’m sorry but I have no comment.’ 

The romance marks Zoe’s first since the tragic death of her cameraman boyfriend Billy Yates in May 2017.

Billy was found hanged in his flat in Putney. He was tragically pronounced dead after paramedics were unable to revive him, having arrived minutes after he was discovered in his flat. 

Since his passing, Zoe has shared several tributes to her beau on social media while giving an insight into how she has coped with her grief and the heartache she has endured in the days since. 

She posted a sweet selfie of the pair to mark the six-month anniversary of his death in November, accompanied with a lengthy caption –  



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