JAMIE Theakston’s Heart Radio replacement has been revealed amid the star’s cancer fight.
The Breakfast Show DJ, 53, was flooded with messages of support from colleagues and well-wishers after revealing he had been diagnosed with Stage 1 throat cancer.
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Jamie Theakston has revealed his Heart Breakfast show replacement alongside Amanda HoldenCredit: PA:Press Association
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It came as Jamie, 53, revealed his stage one throat cancer diagnosisCredit: Rex
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He told how it was radio listeners who contacted him about his voice to lead him to seek medical adviceCredit: instagram
Jamie is a much-loved anchor of the early-bird show alongside Amanda Holden and Ashley Roberts.
In his emotional statement on his illness, Jamie revealed his stand-in as Jason King – known as JK.
Jason is well-known to Heart listeners for his show with Kelly Brook.
Jamie wrote on social media on Tuesday: “Hi Folks,
“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.”
Revealing his stand-in, he added: “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.
Amanda Holden shrieks with delight as co-host Jamie Theakston strips ‘naked’ live on air
“Be thankful for this day, and when I next see you, I’ve got a great story to tell … Jamie x”
Jamie’s celebrity pals have been sending out messages of support.
Britain’s Got Talent judge Amanda told listeners about Jamie’s powerful message to her and her co-star after his diagnosis.
She said: “He has told us that we have got to hold the fort and he has told us that the show must go on and absolutely that’s what we’re going to do.
“We’re going to do him proud.”
Amanda also rushed to social media to share her love and support.
She reshared his post on her story and added: “We love you @jamie_theakston.”
She then wrote on her own Instagram page: “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.”
According to the NHS website, laryngeal cancer is a type that affects your voice box.
The main treatments include radiotherapy, surgery, chemotherapy and targeted cancer medicines.
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It comes just weeks after Jamie revealed he was taking a break from his breakfast show to recover from surgery.
And it appears the cancer may well have been spotted after his listeners noticed a change in his voice.
In a statement on social media, Jamie explained: “Sooo – a few of you listeners have noticed my voice hasn’t sounded right these past few weeks – I’ve got you to thank…
“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…”
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James King, known as JK, will continue in the Breakfast Show hotseat
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Jason already presents a Heart show with Kelly Brook, rightCredit: instagram.com/iamkb
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Jamie released an emotional statement on his illness on InstagramCredit: INSTAGRAM……..
