Jamie Theakston, the familiar voice on Heart Radio, has been diagnosed with cancer after being absent from his usual slot alongside Britain's Got Talent star Amanda Holden. His absence became a concern for listeners after they began noticing an issue with his voice. Recently, Theakston, aged 53, informed his fans via Instagram: "As you know - I recently had an operation to remove a lesion from my vocal cords.
The biopsy has identified this as stage 1 Laryngeal cancer. So - I have cancer - but cancer doesn't have me. The prognosis is very positive and I'm hoping to be back with you in October.
" He continued to relay his current situation, insisting on the need to rest his voice and acknowledging the support received: "Until then I've been told to give my voice a rest and leave you in the mostly capable hands of JK and Amanda. Big thanks to them and all the Global family who have been unbelievably supportive. Be thankful for this day, and when I next see you, I've got a great story to tell.
.." READ MORE: Strictly star slams calls for Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman to discuss show scandals READ NEXT: The painfully ‘90s way Strictly’s Tess Daly first met husband Vernon Kay His co-host JK has assured listeners that Jamie's prognosis is "very positive" and expects him to return on air soon.
Amanda Holden, visibly moved, hailed Jamie Theakston as a "King" on air, while sharing the news of his cancer diagnosis with Heart Radio Breakfast Show listeners. She reassured them by sayi.