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 saying, "Even though it's been identified as cancer, it is not all bad news," Her co-host JK chimed in with optimism, stating: "Jamie has an amazing team that are going to get this sorted. He's going to be OK, he's hoping to be back with us very soon," and highlighted Jamie's role as a beacon of positivity for their morning audience.
Amanda added that Jamie had instructed them to "He's told us to hold the fort and that the show must go on," reports the Mirror . The show's loyal listeners quickly took to social media to send their well-wishes, with one sharing from Spain: "Sending all the best wishes from Spain, the medicine and experts are incredible currently, you have the power, Jamie." Another listener expressed affection for the Heart team: "What a lovely family you all are at Heart and I'm sure Jamie will be feeling the love and positivity radiating out to him this morning! ! " A third supporter sent encouraging words: "Come on Jamie you have got this, wishing you to get well soon and hope you have a speedy recovery.
" Earlier this month, Jamie took to social media to announce that he would be taking an extended break from his presenting role due to surgery on his vocal cords. He shared: "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..
." with a zipped-mouth emoji included. Jamie first became well-known as the face of 'Top of the Pops' from 1998 to 2003, where audiences tuned in to see him present iconic acts like the Spice Girls and Oasis.
Remarkably, his broadcasting career kicked off when he was only 23, originally working in radio. His talent didnt go unnoticed; he was handpicked by the former head of sport at the BBC to host the Saturday Sports Show on Greater London's Radio. However, Jamie bid farewell to Radio 1 in 2002 to carve out an acting career, featuring in hits such as 'Little Britain' and 'Agatha Christie's Marple'.
Rekindling his love for radio in 2005, he stepped in for Jonathan Coleman on Heart Breakfast and continued to make waves there. In recent years he has remained a familiar voice on the station, leading up to the show's expansion to a national audience on June 3, 2019..
