Radio legend Tony Blackburn forced to pull out of BBC show due to health issue

Radio legend Tony Blackburn pulled out of his BBC show and has cancelled live gigs due to a health issue. The veteran presenter was replaced on his Saturday morning Radio 2 show by Johnnie Walker and revealed he'd been advised to rest by his doctor.

Blackburn, 80, who was the first winner of I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out of Here in 2002, said he had been struggling with a chest infection, the Mirror reports. He wrote on Twitter: "Hello folks. Just to let you all know, I've had a little recurrence of the chest infection I had a few weeks ago.

"My Dr has told me off for not taking some time to recover properly so I am having a break from the radio this weekend and, sadly, I have had to postpone the Sounds of the 60s shows at Swindon and Redhill next week too. New dates are already in the diary though and I really do hope to be back with you soon."

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Followers took to the comment section to wish him a speedy recovery. One user commented: "Your health comes first. Took me ages to finally realise this and take time off. Please let your body heal."

"Wishing you well. You've brought joy to so many throughout a fantastic career. Take care," another said.

One fan posted: "Sending you Best Wishes for a speedy recovery. Take It easy and rest. The doctor knows best." A few hours later, he returned to Twitter to thank fans for their support and said he will 'recover properly'.

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