Jamie Theakston praises Amanda Holden for 'key role' after cancer diagnosis
Heart Radio Breakfast star Jamie Theakston praised Amanda Holden for her 'fantastic' support amid his battle with laryngeal cancer, detailing their close friendship
Jamie Theakston says Amanda Holden has been a 'key part' of his recovery following a battle with stage one laryngeal cancer, which he was given the all clear for in January.
The Heart Breakfast presenter, 54, scooped up a TRIC Award for his morning radio show with Amanda on Tuesday, and told Mirror at the ceremony: "Amanda has been fantastic, she's been a part of my recovery. So, yeah, it has brought us closer as friends."
Jamie was diagnosed with stage one laryngeal cancer back in September 2024 after listeners noticed a difference in his voice - initially putting it down to a mere sore throat. The broadcaster has since undergone three surgeries and revealed in January that he was cancer free.
And giving an update on how he's feeling now, five months after getting the all clear and returning to work, Jamie said: "I'm feeling great, my family are all really great too."
Jamie shares children Sidney, 17, and Kit, 16, with his wife of almost two decades Sophie Siegle, with the presenter admitting that his family are all 'relieved' and happy to have him back in healthy form.
He has even been left with some life lessons, leaving the health battle with a new outlook, admitted Jamie. "The whole experience has made me worry less in general, that's what it has taught me."
While Jamie and Amanda may be tight-knit friends, he revealed that the early morning wake up calls don't always have them on the right side of the bed. "We can be moody sometimes," he laughed. "But we just argue it out on air and then it's fine!"
Jamie and Amanda beat out stars such as Rylan for his Saturday BBC Radio 2 show and Jordan North, Chris Stark and Sian Welby for their Capital Breakfast Show at the TRIC Awards. Taking to the stage to accept the award during the London ceremony, Jamie got emotional as he admitted the award was extra special.
"There has been times in the past 12 months where I haven't known where I was gonna be never mind on this stage so I really appreciate it," he said on stage.
Talking backstage afterwards, he added: "I'm made up, I don't normally win awards and it's really, really nice
"I personally celebrate my 20th year [on Heart] this year - I was only meant to do two! So I don't quite understand how that happened, but, no, I love it, I love going in every day. It's a great job. Here's to twenty more."
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Scottish Sun
an hour ago
- Scottish Sun
Eamonn Holmes' girlfriend explains heartbreaking reason she dropped out of red carpet with star hours before awards
NO SHOW Eamonn Holmes' girlfriend explains heartbreaking reason she dropped out of red carpet with star hours before awards Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) EAMONN Holmes' girlfriend Katie Alexander has opened up on the heartbreaking reason she swerved her red carpet debut with him at this year's TRIC Awards. GB News star Eamonn, 65, was at the glitzy event on Tuesday night but 43-year-old Katie was noticeably absent alongside him. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 6 Katie Alexander has revealed why she missed the TRIC Awards 6 Eamonn attended with his GB News co-stars instead Credit: nstagram/ @katster32 6 Katie congratulated Eamonn and the team after they won Best News Programme Credit: instagram/ @katster32 Katie, who has been in a relationship with Eamonn since last year, has now revealed why she decided to give it a miss. Taking to Instagram, the marriage counsellor has shared a photograph of herself sat barefoot inside a wooden cabin. She used stickers saying "be mindful" and "peace and quiet" to illustrate the snap. Writing alongside it, Katie admitted that she deliberately avoided the high profile event in London because of hurtful trolls. She said: "Was going to The Tric Awards, but I'd rather protect my Mental Health and Inner Peace than be subjected to more online hate from people who don't know me." This year's TRIC Awards was held at Grosvenor House in London. It would have been Eamonn and Katie's first red carpet event together. Eamonn, who suffers from chronic pain, joined his GB News Breakfast Show co-stars on stage in his wheelchair as they collected the award for Best News Programme. Katie has since shared a photo of the team to congratulate them, writing: "Winner winner chicken dinner!" Eamonn and Katie began dating in mid-2024 following his split from his wife of 14 years, Ruth Langsford. The former couple, who share son Jack, are now in the midst of divorce and a battle over their £3.6million home. Eamonn Holmes, 65, and girlfriend Katie, 43, go Instagram official in sweet montage This is the second time this month Katie has spoken about the vile reaction her relationship with Eamonn has prompted from keyboard warriors. In an Instagram Story at the beginning of June, she warned people that she "doesn't forget" while describing 2024 as "the year of hell". She told her followers she had received "lies about me and death threats from people who have never met me". Katie added: "Not only did my mental health suffer but also my children's did. One thing I don't do it forget. "But a huge thank you to my friends and family who know me, and the truth, and have supported me through the past year." Brave face Last week Katie put on a brave face as she attended Royal Ascot with Eamonn. Eamonn, who needs a wheelchair to get around due to chronic pain, wore a classic grey morning suit and top hat to the prestigious races. Katie, meanwhile, also looked pretty in a white and black polka dot dress with ruffle detailing. She completed her look with a black fascinator and matching handbag. Katie told her: "A Beautiful day with beautiful people at @ascotracecourse yesterday. "Fantastic weather ☀️, albeit too hot 🥵 which meant I had to drink more champagne! 🍾 to stay hydrated!" 6 Katie began dating Eamonn last year Credit: NB PRESS LTD 6 She previously described 2024 as 'the year from hell' due to trolling and death threats Credit: instagram/@katster32
The Sun
an hour ago
- The Sun
Eamonn Holmes' girlfriend explains heartbreaking reason she dropped out of red carpet with star hours before awards
EAMONN Holmes' girlfriend Katie Alexander has opened up on the heartbreaking reason she swerved her red carpet debut with him at this year's TRIC Awards. GB News star Eamonn, 65, was at the glitzy event on Tuesday night but 43-year-old Katie was noticeably absent alongside him. 6 6 6 Katie, who has been in a relationship with Eamonn since last year, has now revealed why she decided to give it a miss. Taking to Instagram, the marriage counsellor has shared a photograph of herself sat barefoot inside a wooden cabin. She used stickers saying "be mindful" and "peace and quiet" to illustrate the snap. Writing alongside it, Katie admitted that she deliberately avoided the high profile event in London because of hurtful trolls. She said: "Was going to The Tric Awards, but I'd rather protect my Mental Health and Inner Peace than be subjected to more online hate from people who don't know me." This year's TRIC Awards was held at Grosvenor House in London. It would have been Eamonn and Katie's first red carpet event together. Eamonn, who suffers from chronic pain, joined his GB News Breakfast Show co-stars on stage in his wheelchair as they collected the award for Best News Programme. Katie has since shared a photo of the team to congratulate them, writing: "Winner winner chicken dinner!" Eamonn and Katie began dating in mid-2024 following his split from his wife of 14 years, Ruth Langsford. The former couple, who share son Jack, are now in the midst of divorce and a battle over their £3.6million home. This is the second time this month Katie has spoken about the vile reaction her relationship with Eamonn has prompted from keyboard warriors. In an Instagram Story at the beginning of June, she while describing 2024 as "the year of hell". She told her followers she had received "lies about me and death threats from people who have never met me". Ruth and Eamonn's relationship timeline Before the shock split announcement, Ruth and Eamonn seemed like one of the strongest couples on UK TV – even with their signature bickering style. Here's how their romance played out... 1997 - The couple first meet after being introduced by mutual friends, two years after Eamonn splits from his first wife, Gabrielle, with whom he has three children. 1997-2002 - To be respectful to Gabrielle, the couple kept their relationship out of the limelight. Ruth told Daily Mail: "I thought it spoke volumes about the sort of man he was, the sort of father he was and the integrity he had. It made me love him more, not less." 2002 - Ruth and Eamonn welcome their son, Jack, to the family. 2005 - Eamonn finalises his divorce with Gabrielle. 2006 - The pair begin to host Friday episodes of This Morning together. 2010 - Eamonn proposes to Ruth while at the Cheltenham Races, after asking Ruth's mother for her hand. June 2010 - Eamonn and Ruth marry at Elvetham Hall, Hampshire. 2016 - Eamonn undergoes a double hip replacement in the first of many health battles. June 2019 - On This Morning, Ruth and Eamonn say the secret to their happy marriage. Eamonn credits "compromise, consideration and lots of conjugal," while Ruth said it was "laughter and an equal marriage". November 2020 - Ruth and Eamonn are replaced on their regular Friday slot by Alison Hammond and Dermot O'Leary in a 'show shake-up'. December 202 1 - After a year of being moved to the bank holiday presenting slot, both Eamonn and Ruth left This Morning. January 2022 - Eamonn debuted on GB News, while Ruth stayed with ITV in her long-standing role on Loose Women. September 2022 - Eamonn undergoes spinal surgery after years of back issues including a trapped sciatic nerve. November 2022 - Eamonn falls down the stairs of his Surrey home with Ruth and breaks his shoulder, requiring a new operation. September 2023 - Eamonn has a spine and neck stretching procedure as part of his year-long recovery. May 2024 - Ruth and Eamonn announce they have split after 14 years of marriage and a 27-year relationship. September 2024 - Eamonn was spotted on a luxury holiday in Barcelona with his new girlfriend Katie Alexander. Ruth calls in a 'fierce' divorce lawyer. Katie added: "Not only did my mental health suffer but also my children's did. One thing I don't do it forget. "But a huge thank you to my friends and family who know me, and the truth, and have supported me through the past year." Brave face Last week Katie put on a brave face as she attended Royal Ascot with Eamonn. Eamonn, who needs a wheelchair to get around due to chronic pain, wore a classic grey morning suit and top hat to the prestigious races. Katie, meanwhile, also looked pretty in a white and black polka dot dress with ruffle detailing. She completed her look with a black fascinator and matching handbag. Katie told her: "A Beautiful day with beautiful people at @ascotracecourse yesterday. "Fantastic weather ☀️, albeit too hot 🥵 which meant I had to drink more champagne! 🍾 to stay hydrated!" 6 6 6
Daily Mail
2 hours ago
- Daily Mail
EXCLUSIVE 'Devoted friend' Dan Walker takes a night away from his family holiday to attend event with ex Strictly partner Nadiya Bychkova
'Devoted friend' Dan Walker spent a night away from his family holiday to attend an event with former Strictly Come Dancing partner Nadiya Bychkova. The Channel 5 presenter, 48, hosted the TRIC Awards on Tuesday at Grosvenor House in London while professional dancer Nadiya, 35, attended the ceremony as a guest. Father of three Dan explained how he had flown to the capital from Nice, France, leaving his children and wife Sarah to adhere to his work commitments, before flying back on a 6am flight to continue their quality time together. Meanwhile, onlookers at the TV and radio event say Dan seemed enchanted by Nadiya, who wore an elegant black and white gown, as the pair appeared to reignite their close friendship, which MailOnline previously revealed was the talk of Strictly. Sources have revealed that Dan, who name-checked Nadiya on several occasions during his presentation of the TRIC Awards, acted as her 'Instagram husband', taking time to capture the star from her best angles with a selfie ring light, before they continued their night together at an after party, held at the 5-star hotel's Red Bar. But once guests had left the gathering and Dan's hosting duties were seemingly over, the duo was spotted together in the hotel reception. The Channel 5 presenter hosted the TRIC Awards on Tuesday at JW Marriott Grosvenor House in London while professional dancer Nadiya attended the ceremony as a guest A source revealed: 'Dan and Nadiya's close friendship was clear to see at the TRIC Awards. 'He hosted the event and Nadiya was invited as a guest and also presented a gong but in the absence of any other Strictly dancers, she spent the night catching up with Dan. 'Dan spent 15 minutes taking Instagram pictures of Nadiya from different angles with a selfie light and later they were never far apart from each other at the after party. 'They were seen together at the hotel reception before Dan disappeared in a lift while Nadiya was left alone. 'He had openly told guests he was to rejoin his family holiday in Nice on Wednesday by flying out of Gatwick on a 6am flight and would be back to his duties as a father in no time.' During the early hours of the morning, Nadiya shared a cryptic post on her Instagram story, which read: 'The only way to truly move me is by being a good person. I don't care what you own, wear, where you live, or what you drive. 'I admire people with pure hearts and genuine intentions, that's what truly stands out to me.' Nadiya shared on her profile that she attended the TRIC Awards, which honoured the likes of Sir Trevor McDonald and Eamonn Holmes, with the charity Bright Young Dreams, formed by Dan, who's a patron of the Children's Hospital Charity, in 2023. She presented the award for Radio Presenter with former Strictly contestant Tasha Ghouri but appeared to be the only professional dancer in attendance. The London event, which also saw Sam Thompson and Pete Wicks win their first award for podcast Staying Relevant, began early afternoon at 3pm and concluded with an after party until 11pm. MailOnline previously told of how Dan and Nadiya's close friendship became the 'talk of the Strictly' cast due to their gushing social media posts and regular meet-ups. More than three years on from their dance partnership, Dan and the Ukrainian dancer continue to share snaps of their outings on Instagram, which is in stark contrast to his wife of 23-years, Sarah. He met the mother of his three children at the University of Sheffield and says she prefers to stay out of the limelight, revealing in 2021: 'She doesn't want to be on social media. Simple as that. She's much wiser than me.' In March, Dan supported the dancer on tour, interviewing the mother-of-one on stage for A Special Evening with Nadiya during the Sheffield and Barnsley shows. They also took part in a glamorous cover shoot for the Yorkshire Post Magazine where Dan wore a tuxedo and Nadiya stunned in a figure-hugging red gown. Nadiya has been single since she and fellow Strictly dancer Kai Widdrington split last year.
