Alan Brazil missed his second consecutive talkSPORT Breakfast show on Friday after falling ill during Thursday’s programme. Stand-in presenter Shebahn Aherne confirmed that the 66-year-old former Scotland international is 'doing well' and expected to return next Wednesday.
On Thursday, Brazil came off air shortly after 8am after 'taking the dizzies' during a break. Co-host Gabby Agbonlahor explained that Brazil was feeling poorly, and Katie Shanahan stepped in to present the remainder of the show.
Opening Friday’s edition, Aherne said: 'Poor Al, he took the dizzies yesterday.' Ray Parlour, co-hosting with her, joked about 'too many bourbons' and suggested the studio lights might have caused the dizziness. Aherne assured listeners that Brazil is fine and recovering well.
talkSPORT also issued a statement on Thursday, saying Brazil was 'feeling unwell' but was 'doing OK' and would be back on air shortly. Brazil has been a staple of the station’s breakfast show since its launch in 2000, though he now primarily hosts on Thursdays and Fridays.
Before his radio career, Brazil played for Ipswich Town, Tottenham, and Manchester United, and earned 13 caps for Scotland, playing at the 1982 World Cup. He retired from professional football in 1991 at the age of 27 after battling back problems.
