BBC Radio 2 DJ Trevor Nelson has announced he was diagnosed with a brain tumour, thanking fans for their 'love and support' during his time away from the spotlight.
The 62-year-old broadcaster said he was taking a break from work commitments in June, citing 'health issues'. Nelson usually presents a weekday show from 2-4pm on Radio 2 and hosts a BBC Radio 1Xtra programme each Sunday from 11am – 1pm.
Social Media Announcement
In a social media post released on Thursday (August 20), he told his 126,000 followers: "It was discovered that I had a brain tumour. As you can imagine I was shocked. In fact, my world was turned upside down. Quite literally my head was all over the place."
In a caption alongside the video, Nelson assured fans that he is "feeling good" and will be "back to work very soon". He added: "Thank you for all your messages, your love and your support."
Recovery and Support
In the short clip, the former MTV UK presenter said he is now "concentrating on getting better, being back to 100% me and to getting back behind the mic and the decks".
The radio star explained he has spent the last month “recuperating, resting, and recovering” after receiving surgery which went “incredibly well”, and he hopes to return to work soon.
Several stars of TV and radio left messages of support. Former BBC Radio 1 DJ Annie Mac wrote: "Thank God indeed. So happy to see you well Trev." Pop star Craig David commented: "We all love you Trev. Take your time." BBC Radio 6 broadcaster Lauren Laverne said: "Well done, love. Can’t wait to see (and hear) you back at work."
Colleagues' Tributes
When Nelson first announced a break earlier this summer, his colleague Vernon Kay paid tribute on air. "Everyone at BBC Radio 2, including the mid-morning show, are sending Trevor all the very very best wishes, we absolutely love him to bits," Kay said. "He’s a stalwart broadcaster within the UK – I played golf with him a couple of weeks ago and he was in a buoyant mood."
"And I know that this challenge is something that Trevor is going to face head on. So Trevor we are sending you all our love and hopefully see you on the links very soon my friend."
Nelson has been DJing since he was young but first made his name as a pioneering DJ on London’s pirate radio station Kiss FM in the 1980s. This led to a daytime slot and a directorship once the radio station went legal. After 10 years with Kiss FM, he moved to Radio 1 in 1996 to present Rhythm Nation and a year later began a second show on Saturday afternoons. He has presented shows for MTV and the BBC, and released compilation albums.
