Woody Cook claims that his musical youth and his parents’ wild parties left him with tinnitus at the age of 12.
The 23-year-old son of Radio 2’s Zoe Ball (53) and Fatboy Slim DJ Norman Cook (61), said he also attended festivals and gigs at a young age to support his father on stage.
According to the NHS, tinnitus is the collective term for sounds you hear, such as ringing, buzzing or hissing, that are not caused by an external source.
He told The mirror: ‘I’ve been to Glastonbury, Latitutde, Camp Bestival and a bunch of other festivals and gigs, so I’ve definitely heard a lot of loud music.’
‘Due to the nature of my parents’ lives, all the parties were in our house and they were noisy too. It does mean that I can now fall asleep anywhere, even if a fire alarm goes off’
Woody Cook, 23, claims his musical childhood and his parents’ wild partying left him suffering from tinnitus from the age of 12
The son of Radio 2’s Zoe Ball (53) and Fatboy Slim DJ Norman Cook (61) said he also visited festivals and gigs at a young age to support his father on stage (photo)
He said: ‘Because of the nature of my parents’ lives, all the parties were in our house and they were noisy too’ (Zoe pictured in 1998)
Woody, who is now a DJ himself, also said his mother Zoe warned him that he would suffer hearing damage after years of playing music at full volume through earbuds while he slept.
Although he has not yet been officially diagnosed with the condition, he says, “I am told I have a constant high-pitched electrical buzzing in my head, which can be annoying or disruptive depending on how bad it is.”
According to the charity Action On Hearing Loss, around one in ten adults in the UK suffer from tinnitus.
There is currently no cure, but there are ways to reduce symptoms, such as through therapy, so people can find ways to cope with their condition.
Zoe, who also shares a 14-year-old daughter Nelly with Norman, married the DJ in 1999 before they split in 2016 and have confirmed they are still good friends
This follows rumours that Woody is set to co-present a show with his mother, after they appeared together on Celebrity Gogglebox.
A source said The sun: ‘Zoe and Woody are in high demand and are eager to collaborate on new projects.
A mother and son presenting is a rare sight on British television, so they could bring something special.
Woody, who is now a DJ himself, also revealed how his mother Zoe warned him he would damage his hearing after blasting music at full volume through earbuds while he slept for a year
Although he has not yet been officially diagnosed with the condition, he said, “It says I have a constant high-pitched electrical buzzing sound in my head, which can be annoying or disruptive depending on how bad it is.”
Zoe, who also shares a 14-year-old daughter Nelly with Norman, married the DJ in 1999 before they split in 2016 and have confirmed they are still good friends
“They are very good at it!”
The news comes just days after Woody was busy performing The i360 Bright Seafront, as he threw himself into his performance following his Glastonbury debut.
Zoe was standing at the very back of the audience and beamed as she filmed the set, and Norman was seen punching the air as he danced.
Woody also shared an adorable photo with his parents after his performance, in which he wrapped his arms around them and looked slightly sweaty.
The young DJ looked like a real DJ as he wore topless clothes under an open red shirt with a pattern of white flowers.
Zoe kept it simple in a blue top, jeans and sunglasses, while Norman looked stylish in a black shirt with various animal skeletons on it.
The couple got married in 1999, but sadly their marriage came to an end in 2016 when they announced that they had ‘reached the end of their rainbow’.
Their appearance comes after Woody exclusively revealed to MailOnline that he has ADHD [Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder] has helped him become a better DJ, following his Glastonbury debut last month.
This follows reports that Woody could co-host a show with his mother after they appeared together on Celebrity Gogglebox
He said the condition has now become his “unique selling point” because he spends so much time behind the decks that it sets him apart from other DJs.
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a behavioral disorder characterized by inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsiveness.
Woody told MailOnline: ‘ADHD has contributed to my style. I’ve always been a very bouncy person.’
‘I considered calling myself Monkey Man as a DJ. By letting go, the audience can feel that too.’