Heart Breakfast co-host Jamie Theakston has announced he has been diagnosed with stage one laryngeal cancer.
He said he “recently had an operation to remove a lesion from my vocal cords” and that the prognosis was “very positive”.
He added that the cancer was identified by a biopsy.
Theakston, 53, said in a statement: “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.
“Until then, I’ve been told to give my voice a rest and leave you in the mostly capable hands of JK (Jason King) and Amanda (Holden).
“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 … Jamie x.”
Heart Radio posted a supportive message on Instagram, describing Theakston as “our beloved Jamie.”
Theakston rose to fame as a TV presenter on BBC shows such as The Ozone, children’s Saturday shows Live & Kicking, which he presented alongside Zoe Ball, and Top of the Pops.
He also fronted quiz show A Question of Pop and Channel 4’s The Priory, teaming up again with Ball.
In the early 2000s, he presented reality show The Games on Channel 4, and in 2009, joined up with Ball gain for Channel 4 series, Britain’s Best Brain.,
Theakston began co-hosting with Heart Radio’s flagship breakfast show in 2005.
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