'I'm so happy to see him so happy': Grieving Zoe Ball turns out to support her Strictly co-star and 'work husband' Ian Waite on his wedding day
She lost her beloved boyfriend Billy Yates just three months ago.
And despite her heartache, Zoe Ball, 46, put on a brave face to watch Strictly Come Dancing co-star Ian Waite tie the knot to fiance Drew Merriman, recently.
Strictly host Zoe - who considers herself one of Ian's many 'work wives' - enjoyed a reunion with her on-screen pals, including show judge Craig Revel Horwood, Denis Lewis, Natalie Lowe and Anton Du Beke, as part of the wedding day shoot for Hello!
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![Zoe Ball, 46, put on a brave face to watch her Strictly Come Dancing dance partner Ian Waite tie the knot to fiance Drew Merriman. The pair wedded in a star-studded ceremony in Woburn](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2017/07/30/19/42D2864600000578-0-image-m-16_1501438624354.jpg)
Zoe Ball, 46, put on a brave face to watch her Strictly Come Dancing dance partner Ian Waite tie the knot to fiance Drew Merriman. The pair wedded in a star-studded ceremony in Woburn
The radio presenter, who has been keeping a low profile since Billy's shock passing, dazzled in a strapless polka dot midi dress that frilled around the shoulders.
Cracking a wide, pearly white smile, Zoe joined the gang by doing her best jazz hands impression for a sweet group photo at the stunning Georgian location.
In an interview for the magazine this week, Zoe confessed: 'We all cried - I'm so happy to see him so happy.
'Drew had a lot to live up to really, all us "wives" had to approve and we wholeheartedly do,' gushed the radio personality.
'Ian is the best. I'm obviously completely in love with him - I was tempted to say, "It should have been me!"'
![RIP: Billy was found dead at home aged 40 in May, after struggling with depression and financial issues (pictured with Zoe in February)](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2017/07/30/19/42BD2ADF00000578-0-image-a-17_1501440032892.jpg)
RIP: Billy was found dead at home aged 40 in May, after struggling with depression and financial issues (pictured with Zoe in February)
![Brave: Zoe (left) said it had been an emotional day, but revealed that she was 'so happy' for her work husband Ian (centre, with new husband Drew, right)](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2017/07/30/20/42D2864600000578-4744532-Zoe_Ball_46_put_on_a_brave_face_to_watch_her_Strictly_Come_Danci-m-32_1501443471000.jpg)
Brave: Zoe (left) said it had been an emotional day, but revealed that she was 'so happy' for her work husband Ian (centre, with new husband Drew, right)
![Ian Waite told Hello! magazine: 'It was the best day of my life.'](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2017/07/30/20/42D2864200000578-4744532-Ian_Waite_told_Hello_magazine_It_was_the_best_day_of_my_life_-m-29_1501442783308.jpg)
Among friends: Zoe enjoyed a reunion with her Strictly pals, including show judge Craig Revel Horwood, Denis Lewis, Natalie Lowe and Anton Du Beke
Professional dancer Ian, 46, who specialises in Latin American dance, walked down the aisle at the 18th-century Sculpture Gallery at Woburn Abbey, in a star studded ceremony.
The fan favourite dancer said: 'It was the best day of my life. It's been absolutely brilliant. It was so emotional to walk into the ceremony and see friends and family looking towards us.'
Still on cloud nine, Ian added: 'The ceremony was wonderful, and then walking back past our friends was my highlight actually. I keep saying "my husband" and it's a really nice feeling. Our wedding was unbelievable.'
Revel Horwood, known for being the most critical judge on the panel, gave a gushing tribute to the newlyweds.
He said: 'Ian is one of my favourite Strictly professionals and has been for years. I'm so pleased he's finally found true love and happiness.'
![Zoe joked: 'We all cried - I'm so happy to see him so happy' after seeing her pal Ian marry](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2017/07/30/19/42BD2ACC00000578-0-image-a-25_1501440368343.jpg)
Zoe joked: 'We all cried - I'm so happy to see him so happy' after seeing her pal Ian marry
The pair have officially taken on the names Mr and Mr Waite as they start their new family life with their pet dog, Oliver, who also greeted guests at the wedding.
Other famous friends who joined in the day included BBC weather presenter Carol Kirkwood, former swimmer Mark Foster, and dancers Erin Boag, Vincent Simone, Camilla Sacre-Dallerup, Matthew Cutler, Darren Bennett and Lilia Kopylova.
Zoe has been dealing with the grief of losing her partner in private, but shared an emotional tribute to Instagram this week to mark three months since his sudden death.
The presenter posted an image of the pair's feet as they watched a sunset on a beach during a past trip together - writing that she 'wished she had a time machine' and would 'always' love the cameraman.
Zoe has been grieving ever since Billy was found hanged at his flat in Putney, at the age of 40, in May.
!['Wish I had a time machine': Zoe shared an emotional tribute to her late boyfriend Billy on Instagram this week, three months after his sudden death (above)](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2017/07/31/07/42BC00BD00000578-4744532-_Wish_I_had_a_time_machine_Zoe_shared_an_emotional_tribute_to_he-a-68_1501482371507.jpg)
'Wish I had a time machine': Zoe shared an emotional tribute to her late boyfriend Billy on Instagram this week, three months after his sudden death (above)
The emotional image depicted Zoe and Billy's feet touching in front of the camera, as they relaxed together on a beach while the sun set.
Posted three months after their trip, which came days before his untimely death, the blonde accompanied the image with an emotional caption paying tribute to her late boyfriend, and thanking fans for their support.
She wrote to her 84,000 followers: 'Miss my Happy Feets Boy so. Big time loving you always @billwahweewoo 3 months today. Ever grateful for all the love & support.'
![Heartbreaking: The presenter, 46, accompanied the post with an emotional caption, which saw her write that she 'wished she had a time machine' and would 'always' love the cameraman](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2017/07/31/07/03CFB679000007D0-4744532-Heartbreaking_The_presenter_46_accompanied_the_post_with_an_emot-a-71_1501482371751.jpg)
Heartbreaking: The presenter, 46, accompanied the post with an emotional caption, which saw her write that she 'wished she had a time machine' and would 'always' love the cameraman
She then added a number of poignant hashtags, including: '#littlesteps #healing #acceptance and #mentalhealth', before finishing the post with the heartbreaking statement: 'Wish I had a time machine.'
It was confirmed that the cameraman had tragically passed away at his home in Putney, south west London, in May.
Billy was pronounced dead after paramedics were unable to revive him, having arrived minutes after he was discovered in his flat. He reportedly hanged himself after struggling with depression and financial issues.
Initially Zoe had decided to lie low after her loss, but she has since responded to supportive messages sent by fans and returned to work at Radio 2.
![Staying strong: Zoe has recently returned to work at BBC Radio 2, after weeks of grieving following camerman Billy's reported suicide at his Putney home in May](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2017/07/31/07/03AEAC59000007D0-4744532-Staying_strong_Zoe_has_recently_returned_to_work_at_BBC_Radio_2_-a-69_1501482371514.jpg)
Staying strong: Zoe has recently returned to work at BBC Radio 2, after weeks of grieving following camerman Billy's reported suicide at his Putney home in May
When one well-wisher commented that Zoe 'must be sad, bewildered and wondering what the point is' on a previous Instagram photo, the broadcaster confirmed: 'Pretty much spot on. Thank you for your kindness. Means so very much. Love xxx.'
Zoe also attended Phil Collins' headline gig at the British Summertime concert in Hyde Park last month - where she was heard assuring a friend: 'I'm doing good thanks.'
However, the blonde has since pulled out of filming for the final of the BBC's new baking show Big Family Cooking Showdown with Nadiya Hussain, in the wake of the tragedy.
Read the full interview with pictures in this week's Hello! magazine.
![Coping: However, the blonde has since pulled out of filming for the final of the BBC's new baking show Big Family Cooking Showdown with Nadiya Hussain, in the wake of the tragedy](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2017/07/31/07/42BD2F8600000578-4744532-Coping_However_the_blonde_has_since_pulled_out_of_filming_for_th-a-70_1501482371584.jpg)
Coping: However, the blonde has since pulled out of filming for the final of the BBC's new baking show Big Family Cooking Showdown with Nadiya Hussain, in the wake of the tragedy
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