Lauren Laverne has been inundated with messages from fans and a number of her celebrity friends on Instagram on Wednesday after she revealed she has cancer.
The One Show presenter and BBC Radio 4 DJ shared the news by uploading a selfie from her hospital bed and said the disease had been caught early.
The mother of-two did not reveal the type of cancer she had been diagnosed with but said it had been picked up ‘unexpectedly’ during a screening test.
Her famous pals, including the likes of Myleene Klass, Jo Whiley, Vicky McClure, quickly sent her well wishes supporting her through the difficult time.
Fellow presenter Myleene wrote: ‘You are incredible and have been every step of the way. Love you Lala x’
Lauren Laverne has been inundated with messages from fans and a number of her celebrity friends on Instagram on Wednesday after she revealed she has cancer
The One Show presenter and BBC Radio 4 DJ shared the news by uploading a selfie from her hospital bed and said the disease had ‘thank God’ been caught early
Jo Whiley, who co-hosted Glastonbury with Lauren, said: ‘Sending much much love to you and your gorgeous gang LL xxx’
Sports broadcaster Gabby Logan said ‘sending you all the love and positive healing Lauren’, and actress Vicky added ‘send love and speedy healing xx’.
Fellow BBC broadcasters Clara Amfo and Dermot O’Leary, actor Richard E Grant, former Match Of The Day presenter Ian Wright and her One Show co-host Roman Kemp all posted heart emojis.
Feminist writer Caitlin Moran added: ‘Loz, we know you’re going to be a queen through this like you are a queen through everything. But I do want to boot cancer in the nuts. LOVE YOU FOREVER xxxx.’
McFly star Harry Judd wrote: ‘Sending love’, BBC Radio 4 presenter and colleague Shaun Keaveny said: ‘Darlin, we are sending you all the orange good vibes in the world. Keep yer phone on. See you soon. You’re amazing xx.’
Popstar Sophie Ellis-Bextor, who appeared on Laverne’s BBC Radio 6 show Music Goes Pop in 2021, wrote: ‘Lots of love to you, lauren. Here’s to a speedy recovery. Xxxx.’
Breaking the news of her diagnosis, she wrote: ‘Right then, some personal news… I recently had a cancer diagnosis. It was (thank God) caught early and unexpectedly during a screening test and I am expected to make a full recovery.
‘I’m in hospital at the moment and wanted to take this moment to say thank you: Firstly to the medical teams who have got me this far with incredible skill and kindness.
The mother of-two did not reveal the type of cancer she had been diagnosed with but said it had been picked up ‘unexpectedly’ during a screening test
She received well wishes from her Glastonbury co-presenters Jo Whiteley (L) and Clara Amfo (centre)
Sports broadcaster Gabby Logan (left) said ‘sending you all the love and positive healing Lauren’, and actress Vicky McClure (right) added ‘send love and speedy healing xx’
Her famous pals, including the likes of Myleene Klass, Ian Wright and Sophie Ellis Bextor quickly sent her well wishes supporting her through the difficult time
‘To my family and friends who have been absolutely extraordinary every step of the way – I am so very grateful and love you so much. And of course thank you to my colleagues – including those at @itg_ltd, @bbc6music, @bbctheoneshow and #DesertIslandDiscs for their support – and for giving me the time off that I need to get better.’
She went on to urge others that might be ‘avoiding a test or putting off an appointment to get yourself checked out’ to ‘please, please do it today’.
‘Half of us will get cancer at some point, and if you do, finding out asap is everything,’ she said.
‘It’s usually my job to bring the good vibes on air but any you have to spare are very much welcome here. Sending loads of love to anyone in a similar boat, or who has made it back to shore. xxx’
After the news of Lauren’s diagnosis was announced on her breakfast show, presenter Deb Grant, who was sitting in for her, said: ‘I just wanted to say on behalf of everyone here at 6 Music we’re thinking of you, we hope you’ll be back with us very soon… we love you Lauren.’
Grant then played the track We Can Work It Out, saying it is one of Laverne’s ‘favourites’.
Lauren has been married to television producer and DJ Graeme Fisher since 2005 after the pair hit it off while working together on a pop television show in the early 2000s.
They have two sons together – Fergus who was born in 2007, and Mack who arrived three years later – and live in London.
In 2019 she told Red magazine how she was ‘making the most of every milestone’ with sons Mack and Fergus.
She said: ‘I’m in awe of my kids. I just think they’re fantastic. I’m also mindful of how fast it all goes, so I’m drinking it in, making the most of every milestone.’
Laverne also presents on BBC’s The One show, having signed on to the show in 2023.
Born in Sunderland, she kicked off her career in music by forming the band Kenickie with her friends.
Lauren tied the knot with her television producer and DJ husband Graeme Fisher in 2005
The happy couple share two sons together – Fergus who was born in 2007, and Mack who arrived three years later – and live in London
Laverne took over on Radio 4’s Desert Island Discs when Kirsty Young stepped away from her role for a brief period because of her fibromyalgia treatment
Laverne sits alongside Jermaine Jenas to present the BBC’s The One show. She signed on to the show in 2023
Her birth name is Lauren Gofton, however she picked up the name Laverne when she joined the punk group.
The rockers became notorious for their witty banter during performances and interviews, leading Lauren to being invited on Never Mind The Buzzcocks and Have I Got News For You.
Following her musical stint she became a radio DJ, earning slots at BBC Radio 1 and Radio 6.
When Kirsty Young stepped away from her role for a brief period because of her fibromyalgia treatment, she took over on Radio 4’s Desert Island Discs.
She has interviewed the likes of Hollywood stars Cate Blanchett and Stanley Tucci, as well as Young, over the years.
Laverne is also the host of the BBC Radio 6 Music breakfast show and previously presented a variety of TV shows including Channel 4’s 10 O’Clock Live
Laverne was left ‘utterly heartbroken’ in 2022 when her mother Celia Gofton suddenly died while the radio host was presenting at Glastonbury Festival.
