BBC Radio 2 host Bob Harris, 79, has been admitted to hospital for treatment related to his prostate cancer. The presenter, known as 'Whispering Bob', shared a health update on Instagram, posting a photo of himself smiling from a hospital bed.
Harris, who was first diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2007, described the hospitalisation as 'an issue that has been building for the past few weeks'. He assured fans that his programmes, including The Country Show and Sounds of the 70s, are pre-recorded, with Darius Rucker and Shaun Keaveny covering for him during his absence.
In his Instagram post, Harris thanked his family, friends, manager, and BBC colleagues for their support during what he called an 'unexpectedly testing time'. He expressed his determination to return to the studio, saying: 'I know that I will come back… and come back stronger.'
Harris has been open about his cancer journey, previously sharing the challenges of treatment side effects. In October, he posted about feeling 'very low' due to side effects, prompting an outpouring of support from fellow broadcasters including Zoe Ball, Paddy McGuinness, and Dermot O'Leary.
The veteran DJ, who has been with the BBC for over 50 years and received an OBE in 2011, has long urged men over 50 to get tested for prostate cancer, calling early detection a blessing.
