BBC Breakfast host has been living with prostate cancer since 2018 and said on Twitter his health "has been a bit bumpy recently".He told his 106,000 Twitter followers: "With great regret I am taking a leave of absence from my show Classic FM, for health reasons.
The road has been a bit bumpy recently, and I need to take some time to focus on getting better."The 65-year-old added: "I'm sorry to do this, as I absolutely love doing the programme, and have hugely enjoyed the past five years.
I am very grateful to friends and colleagues at Global for the love and support they have shown me. And I will be back, just as soon as I can be."Fans, friends and colleagues quickly rallied behind him, with Sian Williams saying: "Much love, rest up, take.