Heart Radio presenter shares secret health battle after operation and reveals he’s taking a break from show
A HEART Radio star has revealed he’s taking a break from his show after sharing a secret health battle with fans.
Jamie Theakston has announced he will step away from his breakfast show while he recovers.
In a statement on social media, the 53-year-old revealed he had emergency surgery on his vocal cords.
He explained: “Sooo – a few of you listeners have noticed my voice hasn’t sounded right these past few weeks – I’ve got you to thank…
got it checked.
“Doctors found a lesion on my vocal chords which I’ve had removed this weekend.
“Thanks for all the kind messages should be back on my feet soon – in the meantime…”
Jamie hosts the fan-favourite show alongside Britain’s Got Talent judge Amanda Holden.
In reply to the news, Amanda told her co-star: “We will miss you tomorrow.”
Flooding him with support, one fan said: “Get better soon take as much time off as you need wishing you a very quick recovery you need a getaway.”
A second wrote: “WOW! Well done, listeners! Get well soon!”
“Aww, so pleased you managed to get it checked out and removed. Wishing you a speedy recovery and look forward to hearing your voice again soon,” said a third.
While a fourth commented: “OMG – Get Well Soon.”
Doctors found a lesion on my vocal chords which I’ve had removed this weekend
Jamie Theakston
Most people will recognise Jamie as the Top of the Pops host between 1998-2003.
However, he is probably best known for his radio career, which began when he was 23.
The BBC head of sport spotted his talent and hired him to present Greater London Radio’s Saturday Sport Show.
Afterwards, he presented numerous shows for Radio 5 Live until he joined Radio 1 in 1999 to present the Sunday Lunch show.
He left Radio 1 in 2002 to pursue an acting career, which included Agatha Christie’s Marple and Little Britain.