Vernon Kay presenting on Loose Women today
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Concern for Vernon Kay amid ‘horrific’ illness as BBC blasted over ‘unprofessional’ decision

Doctors eventually told him to 'step away from the mic' and rest

Vernon Kay was forced to miss his BBC Radio 2 show earlier this week, as doctors put him on vocal rest.

The presenter, on air on ITV’s Loose Women & Men today (September 26), sparked concern on Monday (September 23) as he struggled to speak.

The following day, Vernon was replaced by Gaby Roslin, who shared her concerns for the star. Issuing an update on Instagram, Vernon told fans not to “worry”.

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Vernon Kay presenting on Loose Women today
Vernon Kay was on Loose Women & Men today, with some viewers claiming it was pre-recorded (Credit: ITV)

Radio 2 listeners flood BBC with concerns over Vernon Kay

However, the statement did little to ease the concerns of his listeners, as many took to Twitter sharing their worries, with some blasting the BBC for not finding a replacement for Vernon when he first fell ill.

Monday’s show saw Vernon ask listeners to send in voice notes to help fill a series of gaps as he struggled to speak.

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Vernon Kay speaking in an Instagram video

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Nancy Brown
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