BBC Radio 1 DJ Mollie King has shared with fans that she was rushed to hospital after collapsing and losing consciousness. The former Saturdays star explained her recent absence from the airwaves through a candid Instagram post.
Mollie's Health Scare
In her social media update, Mollie opened up about the reasons behind her two-week disappearance from her midday show, which she co-hosts with Matt Edmondson. She wrote: "Hi guys! So many of you have kindly messaged me over the past two weeks asking why I haven't been on air - thank you so much for checking in! After coming home late from work, I suddenly collapsed unconscious on the bathroom floor at 4am, hitting my head and face as I fell. It was a huge shock and I ended up being rushed to A&E."
The 37-year-old added that she was "grateful" her fiancé, cricketer Stuart Broad, was there. "I keep thinking how grateful I am that I wasn't on my own and had Stuart to bring me round after I fell. A huge thank you to Amy and Hannah at St George's Hospital who were absolutely incredible, stitching me up so well, and even managed to see past the Looney Tunes pyjama top I arrived in (Must buy new pyjamas!)," she said.
A Wake-Up Call
Mollie continued: "It's been a real wake up call that I need to make some time to get my strength back, not just for my own health, but so I can be the best version of myself for my family too. Yesterday was my first day doing anything social. After what has felt like a very long two weeks, it was amazing to get out and spend time with my girls. We even had the surprise of spotting Daddy on a big screen, which made us all smile." She also posted a picture with her daughter, looking at a screen featuring Stuart.
She thanked fans: "Thank you so much to everyone who has checked in on me, and for all the lovely birthday messages too. Your kindness has meant so much. I can't wait to be back on the radio with Matt today."
Support from Colleagues
In the comments, her co-star Matt Edmondson said: "We've missed you." Other BBC stars sent well wishes, including Melvin Odoom, who said, "sending love, see you later," and Jamie Laing, who commented with two red heart emojis.
Mollie's Radio Career
Mollie has been working on BBC Radio 1 since February 2018, when she and Matt started co-hosting a Saturday show between 1pm and 4pm. The pair soon took on a full-time gig, hosting shows every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Due to her stellar work, Mollie was nominated for Best New Presenter at the Audio and Radio Industry Awards. From November 2018 to January 2021, they co-hosted the Radio 1 weekend breakfast show and later moved back to their original slot. By May 2024, they had taken over a weekday role, replacing Dean McCullough and Vicky Hawkesworth.
