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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Ellie Muir

Jamie Theakston says he didn’t know what future held for him during cancer diagnosis

Jamie Theakston has admitted that he didn’t know what the future held for him during his cancer diagnosis.

In September 2024, the 54-year-old Heart Radio presenter was diagnosed with Stage 1 laryngeal cancer after going for a check-up, prompted by listeners noticing his voice sounded different on the air. He was told he had a one in 10 chance he wouldn’t survive.

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