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Trevor Nelson to Take Break From BBC Radio 2 for Medical Reasons: "I'm Concentrating on Getting Better"
Vernon Kay said Trevor Nelson will face the health challenge head on as BBC colleagues and fans sent support after his break announcement.
- On Friday, broadcaster Trevor Nelson announced he is stepping back from work to undergo medical tests, focusing on his health to return to "100 per cent."
- Nelson has enjoyed a distinguished 30-year career with the BBC, championing R&B music across his weekday show on BBC Radio 2 and Sunday programme on BBC Radio 1Xtra.
- BBC Radio 2 colleague Vernon Kay expressed support, describing Nelson as a "stalwart broadcaster" and stating he is certain his friend will face this challenge "head on."
- Director of Music Lorna Clarke issued a statement wishing Nelson a "very speedy recovery," while celebrities including Alesha Dixon and Fleur East shared messages of support.
- Listeners can still hear Nelson present "The Music is Black" concert from Hackney Empire on Sunday, a pre-recorded performance featuring Courtney Pine and Omar celebrating Black Music in Britain.
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Belfast TelegraphTrevor Nelson taking break from radio commitments due to ‘health issues’
The broadcaster said he is ‘concentrating on getting better, being back to 100 me’.
·Ilkley, United Kingdom
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Leaning Left5Leaning Right4Center5Last UpdatedBias Distribution36% Left, 36% Center
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- 36% of the sources lean Left, 36% of the sources are Center
36% Center
L 36%
C 36%
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