BBC Radio 2 presenter Trevor Nelson has announced he is taking a break from broadcasting and his other work commitments due to health issues.
The 62-year-old DJ, who has been absent from his weekday Radio 2 programme this week, told followers that he was stepping back on medical advice after undergoing follow-up tests.
In a statement shared on Instagram, Trevor said: “I wanted to let my followers, radio listeners and all my Soul Nation party-people know that I’m going to be taking a little break from my work commitments.
“Some of you may already have noticed that I’ve not been on my daily Radio 2 slot this week.
“After a routine check-up I was advised to have some follow-up tests. As a result, I will be taking some further time off.”
Trevor did not disclose any further details about his health and asked people not to speculate.
He continued: “As I’m sure you can appreciate with health issues, it’s important to deal with facts and not speculate.
“So I’m concentrating on getting better, being back to 100% me and to getting back behind the mic and the decks.”
Vernon Kay sends his love to Trevor Nelson
Speaking on his Radio 2 mid-morning programme, Vernon Kay sent Trevor his best wishes on behalf of colleagues at the station.
Vernon said: “Of course, everyone here at BBC Radio 2, including the mid-morning show, is sending Trevor all the very, very best wishes.
“We absolutely love him to bits. He’s a stalwart of broadcasting 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.”
BBC director of music Lorna Clarke also issued a statement, saying: “Everyone at BBC Radio 2 and BBC Radio 1Xtra wishes Trevor a very speedy recovery, and we all look forward to him returning to his shows whenever he is ready.”
Trevor Nelson recently celebrated 30 years at the BBC
The announcement comes during a landmark year for Trevor, who celebrated 30 years at the BBC in February.
Throughout his career, he has become one of the UK’s most influential champions of R&B and soul music, presenting programmes across BBC Radio 1, Radio 1Xtra and Radio 2.
Trevor currently presents on Radio 2 every weekday afternoon between 2pm and 4pm, as well as a weekly programme on BBC Radio 1Xtra.
Earlier this week, he received a special award from the Television and Radio Industries Club, recognising his broadcasting career across radio and television.
Radio 2 has not yet confirmed how long Trevor is expected to remain away from the station or who will cover his programme during his absence.
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