BBC Radio 2 presenter Trevor Nelson has announced that he is taking a break from his work commitments due to health issues. In a message to his Instagram followers, the 62-year-old DJ and presenter revealed that he will be concentrating on getting better and is expected to return to his shows whenever he is ready.
Nelson, who has been a stalwart of the UK music scene for over 30 years, has been a prominent figure on BBC Radio 2 and 1Xtra, championing black music in the UK. He has also received a special prize at the Television and Radio Industries Club (Tric) Awards, recognising his broadcasting career across radio and television.
Messages of love and support have been flooding in from music stars and fellow broadcasters, including Stormzy, Spice Girl Mel B, Beverley Knight, and Jools Holland. The BBC's director of music, Lorna Clarke, has also wished Nelson a very speedy recovery and looks forward to him returning to his shows whenever he is ready.
Nelson presents a weekday afternoon show on Radio 2 and appears on 1Xtra late on a Sunday morning. Next week, Clara Amfo will cover his weekday show, and DJ Spoony will take over from 6 July until further notice.