{"id":2014780,"date":"2026-06-27T10:42:08","date_gmt":"2026-06-27T07:42:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2014780"},"modified":"2026-06-27T10:42:08","modified_gmt":"2026-06-27T07:42:08","slug":"trevor-nelson-to-take-break-from-bbc-radio-2-for-medical-reasons-im-concentrating-on-getting-better","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2014780","title":{"rendered":"Trevor Nelson to take break from BBC Radio 2 for medical reasons: \u201cI\u2019m concentrating on getting better\u201d"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.nme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Trevor-Nelson.-CREDIT_-Joseph-Okpako_WireImage.jpg&#8221;]<\/p>\n<article id=\"template-id-2749694\" class=\"post-2749694 tdb_templates type-tdb_templates status-publish post\">\n<div id=\"tdi_65\" class=\"tdc-zone\">\n<div class=\"tdc_zone tdi_66  wpb_row td-pb-row\">\n<div id=\"tdi_67\" class=\"tdc-row stretch_row_1400 td-stretch-content\">\n<div class=\"vc_row tdi_68  wpb_row td-pb-row\">\n<div class=\"vc_column tdi_70  wpb_column vc_column_container tdc-column td-pb-span12\">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<div class=\"td_block_wrap tdb_breadcrumbs tdi_71 td-pb-border-top td_block_template_2 tdb-breadcrumbs \" data-td-block-uid=\"tdi_71\">\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span>News<\/span><i class=\"tdb-bread-sep td-icon-right\"><\/i><span>Music News<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"td_block_wrap tdb_title tdi_72 tdb-single-title td-pb-border-top td_block_template_2\" data-td-block-uid=\"tdi_72\">\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<h1 class=\"tdb-title-text\">Trevor Nelson to take break from BBC Radio 2 for medical reasons: \u201cI\u2019m concentrating on getting better\u201d<\/h1>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-title-line\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"td_block_wrap tdb_single_subtitle tdi_73 td-pb-border-top td_block_template_2\" data-td-block-uid=\"tdi_73\">\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<p>The legendary DJ said he is focussing on getting &#8220;back behind the mic and the decks&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"td_block_wrap tdb_single_author tdi_75 td-pb-border-top td_block_template_2 tdb-post-meta\" data-td-block-uid=\"tdi_75\">\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div class=\"tdb-author-name-wrap\"><span class=\"tdb-author-by\">By<\/span> Laura Molloy<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"td_block_wrap tdb_single_date tdi_76 td-pb-border-top td_block_template_2 tdb-post-meta\" data-td-block-uid=\"tdi_76\">\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><time class=\"entry-date updated td-module-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-27T11:42:08+01:00\">27th June 2026<\/time><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p> <!-- .\/block --><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"tdi_77\" class=\"tdc-row stretch_row_1400 td-stretch-content\">\n<div class=\"vc_row tdi_78  wpb_row td-pb-row\">\n<div class=\"vc_column tdi_80  wpb_column vc_column_container tdc-column td-pb-span8\">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<div class=\"td_block_wrap tdb_single_featured_image tdi_81 tdb-content-horiz-left td-pb-border-top td_block_template_2\" data-td-block-uid=\"tdi_81\">\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<figure>\n                                    <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"696\" height=\"442\" class=\"entry-thumb\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Trevor-Nelson.-CREDIT_-Joseph-Okpako_WireImage-696x442.jpg\" alt title=\"Usher Night 4: VIP Arrivals And Performance\"><figcaption class=\"tdb-caption-text\">Trevor Nelson. CREDIT: Joseph Okpako\/WireImage<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"vc_row_inner tdi_83 article-content-row vc_row vc_inner wpb_row td-pb-row\">\n<div class=\"vc_column_inner tdi_85  wpb_column vc_column_container tdc-inner-column td-pb-span12\">\n<div class=\"vc_column-inner\">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<div class=\"td_block_wrap tdb_single_content tdi_86 td-pb-border-top td_block_template_2 td-post-content tagdiv-type\" data-td-block-uid=\"tdi_86\">\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<p>BBC DJ and presenter Trevor Nelson has announced he is taking a break from his BBC Radio 2 show for medical reasons.<\/p>\n<p>The Radio 2 and 1Xtra presenter, who has been off air this week after undergoing tests, announced that he is \u201ctaking a little break from my work commitments\u201d due to \u201chealth issues\u201d yesterday (June 26).<\/p>\n<p>He did not go into detail about his diagnosis, but told his Instagram followers that he was now \u201cconcentrating on getting better\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cSome of you may already have noticed that I\u2019ve not been on my daily Radio 2 slot this week,\u201d he told fans. \u201cAfter a routine check-up I was advised to have some follow up tests. As a result, I will be taking some further time off. As I\u2019m sure you can appreciate with health issues, it\u2019s important to deal with facts and not speculate.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cSo I\u2019m concentrating on getting better, being back to 100% me and to getting back behind the mic and the decks.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Earlier this week, Nelson received a special prize at the Television and Radio Industries Club (Tric) Awards, recognising his broadcasting career across radio and television. This year, he also won the Judge\u2019s Special Recognition Award at the ARIAs, the industry\u2019s yearly awards, and celebrated 30 years at the BBC.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" data-instgrm-captioned data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DaCsA_GsaiA\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\n<div>View this post on Instagram<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Nelson presents weekdays between 2 to 4pm on Radio 2, and on BBC Radio 1Xtra each Sunday, at 11am until 1pm.<\/p>\n<p>The BBC\u2019s director of music, Lorna Clarke said: \u201cEveryone 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.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Messages of love and support from artists including Stormzy, Spice Girl\u2019s Mel B, Beverley Knight, Jools Holland and Alesha Dixon have also been flooding in under Nelson\u2019s post.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cHealth. First and always,\u201d noted singer Knight, while Corinne Bailey Rae added: \u201cWell done for listening to your body.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Laverne of 6 Music and Radio 4 said: \u201cSending lots of love and keeping everything crossed for you. I know how that can feel \u2013 take it one step at a time and try not to jump ahead.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Vernon Kay paid tribute on his show on Friday, saying: \u201cEveryone at BBC Radio 2, including the mid-morning show are sending Trevor all the very very best wishes, we absolutely love him to bits.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cHe\u2019s a stalwart broadcaster within the UK \u2013 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.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cSo Trevor we are sending you all our love and hopefully see you on the links very soon my friend.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Next week, Clara Amfo will cover his weekday show, after which, DJ Spoony will take over from July 6 until further notice.<\/p>\n<p>Listeners can hear him present The Music is Black concert from Hackney Empire on Sunday night (June 28) on BBC Radio 2, which was pre-recorded last month.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"td_block_wrap tdb_single_tags tdi_87 td-pb-border-top td_block_template_2\" data-td-block-uid=\"tdi_87\">\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<ul class=\"tdb-tags\">\n<li><span>Related Topics<\/span><\/li>\n<li>BBC<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper td_block_wrap vc_raw_html tdi_89 \">\n<div class=\"td-fix-index\">\n<h3>You May Also Like<\/h3>\n<div 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td-pb-border-top td_block_template_2 td-post-content tagdiv-type\" data-td-block-uid=\"tdi_86\">\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<p>BBC DJ and presenter Trevor Nelson has announced he is taking a break from his BBC Radio 2 show for medical reasons.<\/p>\n<p>The Radio 2 and 1Xtra presenter, who has been off air this week after undergoing tests, announced that he is \u201ctaking a little break from my work commitments\u201d due to \u201chealth issues\u201d yesterday (June 26).<\/p>\n<p>He did not go into detail about his diagnosis, but told his Instagram followers that he was now \u201cconcentrating on getting better\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cSome of you may already have noticed that I\u2019ve not been on my daily Radio 2 slot this week,\u201d he told fans. \u201cAfter a routine check-up I was advised to have some follow up tests. As a result, I will be taking some further time off. As I\u2019m sure you can appreciate with health issues, it\u2019s important to deal with facts and not speculate.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cSo I\u2019m concentrating on getting better, being back to 100% me and to getting back behind the mic and the decks.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Earlier this week, Nelson received a special prize at the Television and Radio Industries Club (Tric) Awards, recognising his broadcasting career across radio and television. This year, he also won the Judge\u2019s Special Recognition Award at the ARIAs, the industry\u2019s yearly awards, and celebrated 30 years at the BBC.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" data-instgrm-captioned data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DaCsA_GsaiA\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\n<div>View this post on Instagram<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Nelson presents weekdays between 2 to 4pm on Radio 2, and on BBC Radio 1Xtra each Sunday, at 11am until 1pm.<\/p>\n<p>The BBC\u2019s director of music, Lorna Clarke said: \u201cEveryone 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.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Messages of love and support from artists including Stormzy, Spice Girl\u2019s Mel B, Beverley Knight, Jools Holland and Alesha Dixon have also been flooding in under Nelson\u2019s post.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cHealth. First and always,\u201d noted singer Knight, while Corinne Bailey Rae added: \u201cWell done for listening to your body.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Laverne of 6 Music and Radio 4 said: \u201cSending lots of love and keeping everything crossed for you. I know how that can feel \u2013 take it one step at a time and try not to jump ahead.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Vernon Kay paid tribute on his show on Friday, saying: \u201cEveryone at BBC Radio 2, including the mid-morning show are sending Trevor all the very very best wishes, we absolutely love him to bits.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cHe\u2019s a stalwart broadcaster within the UK \u2013 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.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cSo Trevor we are sending you all our love and hopefully see you on the links very soon my friend.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Next week, Clara Amfo will cover his weekday show, after which, DJ Spoony will take over from July 6 until further notice.<\/p>\n<p>Listeners can hear him present The Music is Black concert from Hackney Empire on Sunday night (June 28) on BBC Radio 2, which was pre-recorded last month.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>[analyse_source url=&#8221;https:\/\/www.nme.com\/news\/music\/trevor-nelson-to-take-break-from-bbc-radio-2-for-medical-reasons-im-concentrating-on-getting-better-3953628&#8243;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.nme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Trevor-Nelson.-CREDIT_-Joseph-Okpako_WireImage.jpg&#8221;] NewsMusic News Trevor Nelson to take break from BBC Radio 2 for medical reasons: \u201cI\u2019m concentrating on getting better\u201d The legendary DJ said he is focussing on getting &#8220;back behind the mic and the decks&#8221; By Laura Molloy 27th June 2026 Trevor Nelson. 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