GB News presenter Bev Turner has issued an emotional tribute to radio presenter Jamie Theakston after learning of his cancer diagnosis live-on-air.
The 53-year-old Heart Radio presenter announced this morning in a heartfelt statement that he has been diagnosed with Stage 1 Laryngeal Cancer.
Taking to Instagram, Theakston told his fans that his prognosis is "very positive" and is hoping "to be back with Heart in October".
He added: "Huge thanks to all the Global Family who have been unbelievably supportive. Be thankful for this day, and when I see you next, I'll have a great story to tell."
Bev Turner opened up on her previous relationship with Jamie Theakston after learning of his cancer diagnosis
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Learning of the diagnosis on Britain's Newsroom, host Bev Turner interrupted the discussion to bring viewers the news, revealing the personal connection she once shared with Theakston.
Bev told GB News viewers: "Sorry, I was a little bit distracted then. Can we just bring you some breaking news regarding a friend of mine? actually an ex-boyfriend, in fact."
Upon reading the statement issued by Theakston, Bev sent her former boyfriend well wishes.
Bev revealed: "This was just announced - he's only 53. Jamie's got two teenage boys, and a beautiful wife, Sophie, as well.
The radio presenter announced the news in an emotional statement posted to Instagram
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"He, of course, hosts a radio show with Amanda Holden, Heart Breakfast."
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Reacting to the statement, co-host Andrew Pierce offered his well wishes to Theakston and his family, telling Bev: "Let's wish him all the very best."
Echoing Andrew, Bev spoke directly down the camera lens, saying: "All the best, Jamie."
Bev then offered a brave smile to her former partner as she continued on with the rest of her GB News show.
Following the announcement of Theakston's diagnosis, his co-host Amanda Holden informed their loyal listeners of Jamie's health update, following a recent operation.
Andrew Pierce and Bev Turner offered their best wishes to Theakston
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Holden told Heart Breakfast: "You know that we share everything with you on this show. The ups and the downs. So it feels only right that we get you completely up to speed with what's going on.
"As you might have seen on Jamie's socials, he recently had an operation to remove a lesion from his vocal cords and we wanted to let you know that this biopsy has actually been identified as Stage 1 laryngeal cancer.
"Now even though it's been identified as cancer, it is not all bad news."
