DJ Spoony and Clara Amfo to cover for Trevor Nelson on Radio 2
DJ Spoony and Clara Amfo to step in for Trevor Nelson on BBC Radio 2 as he takes time off for health treatment.
DJ Spoony and Clara Amfo to step in for Trevor Nelson on BBC Radio 2 as he takes time off for health treatment.
Trevor Nelson health update: The legendary broadcaster is taking extended time off from his Radio 2 afternoon show to focus on his recovery, with no confirmed return date.
BBC Radio 2 schedule changes: Clara Amfo is filling in for Nelson this week, after which DJ Spoony will permanently take over the afternoon slot for the foreseeable future.
Vernon Kay tribute: Fellow Radio 2 presenter Vernon Kay sent a heartfelt message to Nelson on air, calling him a “stalwart broadcaster” and wishing him the best.
BBC Radio 2 has announced a shake-up to its daytime schedule as veteran DJ Trevor Nelson takes a break from broadcasting to undergo health treatment.
Listeners will hear Clara Amfo holding down the afternoon slot for the remainder of this week. Following Amfo’s stint, DJ Spoony will take over the afternoon programme for the foreseeable future while Nelson focuses on his health. At this stage, no official date has been confirmed for Nelson’s return to the airwaves.
Addressing his absence, Trevor said listeners may have noticed he had not presented his daily Radio 2 slot this week. He added that he would take further time off while concentrating on his recovery.
He said: “As I’m sure you can appreciate with health issues it’s important to deal with facts and not speculate.”
Trevor told followers, radio listeners and those attending his Soul Nation events that he was focused on getting back to full health and returning to work. He added that he wanted to be “back behind the mic and the decks” once he was ready.
Currently, no return date for his BBC Radio 2 programme or other DJ commitments has been confirmed.
Outpouring of Support from the BBC
The news has prompted a wave of support from senior BBC figures and colleagues. Lorna Clarke, Director of Music, BBC says: “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.”
On Thursday morning, Vernon Kay also paid tribute to Trevor on his show just after 10am.
Vernon said: “Everyone at BBC Radio 2, including the mid-morning show are sending Trevor all the very very best wishes, we absolutely love him to bits. He’s a stalwart broadcaster 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 gonna face head on. So Trevor we are sending you all our love and hopefully see you on the Links very soon my friend.”