FATBOY Slim has opened up about the ‘awkwardness’ he felt with ex Zoe Ball after their divorce, shortly after they reunited to take some new family snaps.
The couple tied the knot in 1999 but their romance wasn’t all smooth sailing, with Zoe admitting to having an affair with DJ Daniel Peppe.
After briefly separating the duo got together again three months later up until their divorce in 2016.
Speaking to Davina McCall on her Begin Again podcast about it Fatboy Slim, real name Norman Cook, shared how ‘awkward’ he felt with Zoe initially after the split as they attempted to co-parent their children Woody and Nelly.
Though overall the star praised the dynamic him and Zoe hold today, saying it might even be better now than when they were a couple.
He said: “Our triumph is to remain really good friends and parents, even though we’re not a couple anymore…
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“It was a bit awkward at first, but then we got this rhythm where… we’re probably actually better than we were when we were a couple.
“You sign on to be parents, that’s for life.
“You can sign up for marriage and you can get divorced. But you can never stop being parents.”
Norman also praised Zoe for being really good at keeping him “grounded”, noting: “Going through it together was great because, Zoe is a really good teacher, she was really good, really measured and she’s kept me really grounded to earth…”
The podcast chat comes a week after Norman and Zoe reunited to attend a friends wedding over the weekend.
Their daughter Nelly was a bridesmaid at the stunning event that took place at Parnham Park in Dorset.
Zoe posted a series of sweet clips and snaps from the day to her Instagram account.
She wore a cream dress with a slit covered in ruffles, while Norman opted for a handsome grey suit.
In the post’s caption, Zoe penned: “Congratulations Eva & James & Willow
“We love you so much. The most perfect wedding celebration for our dear magic friends.
“Groomsmen, Bridesmaids & a few close folk to celebrate the Wedding.”