By Zoe Ball is celebrating after her son, Woody Cook, achieved the A-level grades he needed to get into university yesterday (15th August).
The Strictly: It Takes Two presenter and radio host shares Woody with her ex-husband, the DJ Fat Boy Slim – real name Norman Cook.
"Proud mama" Zoe posted this excited Instagram post of the 18-year-old relaxing on a sunlounger, revealing he would be heading to Bristol University in September after achieving an A, a B and a C in Film Studies, Drama and English.
"Congratulations to my clever rave monkey boy wonder @woody_cook on his amazing A Level Results & his place at Bristol Uni. Proudest Mama-lady today. 💗," she wrote.
Zoe's famous friends were quick to send their congrats. Gaby Roslin sent the celebratory emojis "🙌🙌🙌😘", while Kate Thornton wrote: "👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 Well done Woody! X". Model Daisy Lowe added: "Whoo hooo congratulations ❤️❤️❤️".
No-one seemed more surprised than Woody himself. He posted this photo from a holiday with friends in Ibiza, with the caption: "Nobody saw it coming 🎊🍾 but I went and smashed my A-Levels! #a_levels #alevels2019#alevels THANKS FOR ALL THE LOVE AND SUPPORT."
Zoe is also mum to Woody's nine-year-old sister, Nelly May Lois Cook. She was married to Norman Cook for 17 years, until they divorced in 2016.
Life is about to get busy for the TV star as she gears up for another series of Strictly. This year she'll be joined on the BBC2 teatime spin-off show by presenter Rylan Clarke-Neal.
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13 of the best school bags for the new term
A water-repellent backpack with a colourful star design, your child will love this roomy school bag that’s ideal for carrying their books and swimming gear, whatever the weather.
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Football mad tweens and teens will love this Nike backpack with Premier League branding.
For a rucksack that's out of this world, this bag with an image of the cosmos during a space storm is perfect. Plus, it's by the coolest brand on the block: Hype.
A jawsome backpack for kids who are fascinated by sharks. There is plenty of space in the two compartments and their school essentials will be under the watchful eye and pointed teeth of the shark design.
One we'd happily steal for ourselves! This Hype backpack is as stylish as it is practical.
Teach them all about doing their bit for the planet with this Roxy backpack, which is made from recycled plastic bottles. With three main zip-up compartments, and a laptop sleeve, it'll see them through the next few years.
Eastpak's backpacks are great for teens because they feature a special pocket to keep their laptop safe and secure. They're also sturdy so well worth the investment for college or sixth form.
Next has a great selection of backpacks at affordable prices. This rainbow rucksack is a great first school bag.
Buying a backpack, water bottle and other essentials like snack boxes quickly adds up which is why Paperchase's handy sets are such a smart buy. We know a four-year-old who would love this one.
Older kids will love this Converse backpack with padded shoulder straps and a large front pocket to keep their valuables safe when walking to school.
Perfect for superhero-loving kids who can't get enough of The Avengers, this colourful bag is practical but fun for carrying their homework and favourite toys.
Skip Hop Zoo Unicorn Children's Backpack
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One of the cutest school bags we've seen, the whimsical unicorn design makes it a perfect pack for little animal lovers on the go. There’s a side pocket to carry their drink and a front pouch for snacks.
