TV and radio star Jamie Theakston has revealed that he has been diagnosed with cancer.
At the beginning of the month, Jamie, 53, revealed the doctors found a lesion on his vocal chords after having to take time out from presenting the breakfast show for Heart FM during weekdays.
However, in a new update, Jamie has announced he has Stage 1 Laryngeal cancer.
Jamie Theakston cancer announcement
In an Instagram post shared on Tuesday morning (September 17), the former Top of the Pops host revealed he hopes to return to work next month.
“So… I have cancer… but cancer doesn’t have me!” he informed his followers, adding, “The prognosis is very positive and I’m hoping to be back with you in October.
“Until then, I leave you in the mostly capable hands of JK [Jason King] and Amanda [Holden]. Huge thanks to them and all the Global Family who have been unbelievably supportive.”
Jamie continued: “Be thankful for this day, and when I see you next, I’ll have a great story to tell.”
Co-host Amanda Holden responds to the news
With other 10,000 likes and more than 750 comments, Jamie received floods of support from his industry pals.
His co-star Amanda Holden revealed on Heart’s show this morning that Jamie has asked her and JK to “hold the fort” while he’s away. She referred to him as a “king” and wished him and his family well.
Meanwhile, on her Instagram, she shared an emotional message. She wrote: “Our wonderful @jamie.theakston has been diagnosed with stage 1 laryngeal cancer. His prognosis is very good and he has an incredible team around him. Jamie. We love and miss you and look forward to seeing you very soon. With @sophietheakstonjewellery, your gorgeous boys, Us and the entire nation with you.. YOU WILL GET THROUGH THIS.”
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Elsewhere, Davina McCall recently admitted ‘worry’ that she had caused Jamie’s throat issue before his cancer diagnosis.
Amanda told her on the radio show recently: “We kind of want to thank you because when, on the day that you left… now Davina is known for her bear hugs.”
Davina admitted: “I’m worried about this.”
Amanda continued: “You gave Jamie a massive cuddle which kind of half throttled him. Because of that, when I came back, Jamie started losing his voice and it got worse and worse.”
Davina then asked: “Did I do it?”
But Amanda said: “He went to the doctor and the doctor said, ‘This isn’t right, we’re going to look at your throat” and because of you, he went to the doctor in the first place.
“Then, on his throat they found a lesion.”
Jamie Theakston’s wife breaks silence
Since his announcement earlier this week, Jamie’s wife, Sophie, has shared her solidarity amid his diagnosis.
In a sweet gesture of support, Sophie reposted Jamie’s announcement and penned alongside it: “My man #wegotthis.”
Jewellery designer Sophie also appeared to thank Amanda Holden for her sweet tribute to Jamie, by reposting it alongside a string of love heart emojis.
Jamie and Sophie tied the knot back in 2007 and share two children, Sidney, 16 and Kit, 15.
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