Jamie Theakston, a Heart Radio presenter, announced he has been diagnosed with stage 1 laryngeal cancer after undergoing surgery to remove a lesion from his vocal cords. He shared a positive outlook on his prognosis and expressed gratitude for the support from his listeners and colleagues. His wife, Sophie Siegel, publicly showed her support by sharing his announcement and thanking friends like Amanda Holden for their encouragement. Ex-girlfriends Natalie Appleton and Bev Turner also sent well wishes following the news. Amanda, who co-hosts with Jamie, emphasized the show's continuity during his absence and reassured fans of his positive prognosis. Theakston plans to return to the airwaves in October after taking time to rest his voice.