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Wales Online
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
Jamie Theakston makes stark cancer admission
Jamie Theakston makes stark cancer admission The star made the heart-breaking admission about not knowing how his cancer would affect the rest of his life (Image: PA ) Jamie Theakston admitted his cancer battle made him unsure about his future in his TRIC Awards speech. The 54-year-old broadcaster was diagnosed with stage one laryngeal cancer - which affects the larynx (voice box) that helps people to breathe and speak - in September 2024, and he announced in January that he is "cancer-free". But the star made the heart-breaking admission about not knowing how his cancer would affect the rest of his life in his acceptance speech, when he picked up the Best Radio Show gong for his and Amanda Holden's Heart Breakfast radio show on Tuesday (24.06.25). Beginning his remarks with a joke aimed at his co-host for not being at the ceremony in Grosvenor House, London, Jamie said: "Thank you very much! "As you know my co-host can't stand to be in the limelight so you have me and it's a pleasure to be here. "There has been times in the past 12 months where I haven't known where I was gonna be never mind on this stage so I really appreciate it. Article continues below "We last won this 10 years ago so I'll see you in 10 years." Jamie - who has sons Sidney, 17, and Kit, 16, with his wife Sophie Siegle - previously said he hopes his experience of overcoming cancer will make him a "better person". Asked by television presenter Davina McCall, 57, what he is "looking forward to" now his cancer ordeal is behind him, Jamie said on her 'Begin Again' podcast in May: "Just the rest of my life ... "I hope it will make me be a better parent, a better broadcaster. It certainly feels like it makes me a better person." Jamie also revealed he initially kept his then-possible cancer diagnosis a secret from Sophie for weeks so they could enjoy their family trip to Japan. The star - who explained to Davina that he underwent emergency scans before they jetted off on their trip - said: "I didn't tell anyone. "At that stage, I thought, well, it might not be cancer. So there's no point really in saying anything. "I just tried to suppress it. All I could think was, it's probably not." After the biopsy results confirmed he had cancer, Jamie told Sophie. He said: "I then had to go home and tell my wife. She was distraught. "I went on holiday with this in the back of my mind, We had a fantastic time - but obviously, this was there in the background." And Jamie then had to tell his children - which was incredibly hard for him to do. Article continues below He said: "I had to explain to them that I was going to be fine, but they were too young to understand. "When you say you've got cancer to a 14-year-old, they think you're going to die. "My youngest son had been with me when I was told my mum had died of cancer, so he knew what it meant."
Daily Mirror
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Jamie Theakston praises Amanda Holden for 'key role' after cancer diagnosis
Heart Radio Breakfast star Jamie Theakston praised Amanda Holden for her 'fantastic' support amid his battle with laryngeal cancer, detailing their close friendship Jamie Theakston says Amanda Holden has been a 'key part' of his recovery following a battle with stage one laryngeal cancer, which he was given the all clear for in January. The Heart Breakfast presenter, 54, scooped up a TRIC Award for his morning radio show with Amanda on Tuesday, and told Mirror at the ceremony: "Amanda has been fantastic, she's been a part of my recovery. So, yeah, it has brought us closer as friends." Jamie was diagnosed with stage one laryngeal cancer back in September 2024 after listeners noticed a difference in his voice - initially putting it down to a mere sore throat. The broadcaster has since undergone three surgeries and revealed in January that he was cancer free. And giving an update on how he's feeling now, five months after getting the all clear and returning to work, Jamie said: "I'm feeling great, my family are all really great too." Jamie shares children Sidney, 17, and Kit, 16, with his wife of almost two decades Sophie Siegle, with the presenter admitting that his family are all 'relieved' and happy to have him back in healthy form. He has even been left with some life lessons, leaving the health battle with a new outlook, admitted Jamie. "The whole experience has made me worry less in general, that's what it has taught me." While Jamie and Amanda may be tight-knit friends, he revealed that the early morning wake up calls don't always have them on the right side of the bed. "We can be moody sometimes," he laughed. "But we just argue it out on air and then it's fine!" Jamie and Amanda beat out stars such as Rylan for his Saturday BBC Radio 2 show and Jordan North, Chris Stark and Sian Welby for their Capital Breakfast Show at the TRIC Awards. Taking to the stage to accept the award during the London ceremony, Jamie got emotional as he admitted the award was extra special. "There has been times in the past 12 months where I haven't known where I was gonna be never mind on this stage so I really appreciate it," he said on stage. Talking backstage afterwards, he added: "I'm made up, I don't normally win awards and it's really, really nice "I personally celebrate my 20th year [on Heart] this year - I was only meant to do two! So I don't quite understand how that happened, but, no, I love it, I love going in every day. It's a great job. Here's to twenty more."
Wales Online
20-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
Emma Willis says heart issues ‘pretty scary'
Emma Willis says heart issues 'pretty scary' Willis had the procedure after discovering she had a hole in her heart earlier this year. (Image: Emma Willis Instagram ) TV presenter Emma Willis said her "heart has got to learn how to refunction", after undergoing keyhole surgery. Willis had the procedure after discovering she had a hole in her heart earlier this year. Appearing on Heart Breakfast on Thursday, she told hosts Jamie Theakston and Amanda Holden the situation had been "pretty scary". She said: "I found out in January and by March I was in on the table and having a little device fitted into my heart to fill a hole that I never knew existed. "I've had it my whole life and just had no idea." The former Big Brother presenter said she had always experienced heart palpitations, but thought they were simply down to stress. Article continues below "For the past couple of years, I've been having them more and more, and they got to a point where it was quite a lot," she said. Since the surgery, which saw the hole plugged, she said the palpitations have reduced in frequency. But she added: "I might have them forever. My heart has got to kind of learn how to refunction hole-free." Meanwhile, Willis, who has three children with Busted bassist Matt Willis, refused to say when questioned about which she thought was the better band out of Busted or McFly. The two acts are due to take part in the Busted vs McFly Tour together later this year. "The proof will be in the pudding," Willis said. Article continues below "They've got a lot of dates to show who is the better band. I like to boogie to both of them."
BreakingNews.ie
19-06-2025
- Entertainment
- BreakingNews.ie
Emma Willis says heart issues ‘pretty scary'
TV presenter Emma Willis said her 'heart has got to learn how to refunction', after undergoing keyhole surgery. Willis had the procedure after discovering she had a hole in her heart earlier this year. Advertisement Appearing on Heart Breakfast on Thursday, she told hosts Jamie Theakston and Amanda Holden the situation had been 'pretty scary'. She said: 'I found out in January and by March I was in on the table and having a little device fitted into my heart to fill a hole that I never knew existed. Emma Willis on the red carpet at the TV Baftas last month. Photo: Jordan Pettitt/PA. 'I've had it my whole life and just had no idea.' The former Big Brother presenter said she had always experienced heart palpitations, but thought they were simply down to stress. Advertisement 'For the past couple of years, I've been having them more and more, and they got to a point where it was quite a lot,' she said. Since the surgery, which saw the hole plugged, she said the palpitations have reduced in frequency. Emma Willis is married to Busted star Matt (Ian West/PA) But she added: 'I might have them forever. My heart has got to kind of learn how to refunction hole-free.' Meanwhile, Willis, who has three children with Busted bassist Matt Willis, refused to say when questioned about which she thought was the better band out of Busted or McFly. Advertisement Entertainment Howard Jones announces second gig in Dublin in Nov... Read More The two acts are due to take part in the Busted vs McFly Tour together later this year. 'The proof will be in the pudding,' Willis said. 'They've got a lot of dates to show who is the better band. I like to boogie to both of them.'
RTÉ News
19-06-2025
- Entertainment
- RTÉ News
Emma Willis says heart issues 'pretty scary'
TV presenter Emma Willis said her "heart has got to learn how to refunction", after undergoing keyhole surgery. Willis had the procedure after discovering she had a hole in her heart earlier this year. Appearing on UK radio station Heart Breakfast on Thursday, she told hosts Jamie Theakston and Amanda Holden the situation had been "pretty scary". She said: "I found out in January and by March I was in on the table and having a little device fitted into my heart to fill a hole that I never knew existed. "I've had it my whole life and just had no idea." The former Big Brother presenter said she had always experienced heart palpitations, but thought they were simply down to stress. "For the past couple of years, I've been having them more and more, and they got to a point where it was quite a lot," she said. Since the surgery, which saw the hole plugged, she said the palpitations have reduced in frequency. But she added: "I might have them forever. My heart has got to kind of learn how to refunction hole-free." Meanwhile, Willis, who has three children with Busted bassist Matt Willis, refused to say when questioned about which she thought was the better band out of Busted or McFly. The two acts are due to take part in the Busted vs McFly Tour together later this year. "The proof will be in the pudding," Willis said.
