Trevor Nelson confessed he 'doesn't know' how much longer he'll be working just days before pulling out of Radio 2 show to undergo 'further tests after a routine check-up' - as his replacements are revealed

Trevor Nelson revealed he 'doesn't know' how much longer he'd be working in radio just days before announcing he was pulling out of all of his work commitments on medical grounds.

The broadcaster, 62, announced on Friday that he was taking a break from his  Radio 2 show to undergo 'further tests' following a 'routine check-up.'

And now the BBC had announced his replacements are and DJ Spoony.  

Trevor attended the Television and Radio Industry Club Awards on Tuesday, where he was given a Special Honour to mark 40 years in the industry.

In his speech, the presenter spoke about his 'passion' for radio, having kickstarted his career at Capital FM before moving to the BBC 30 years ago.

He said: 'I used to have a little transistor radio, I never thought I could do this for a living, I was just a fan of music.

'But radio is my passion, and the beauty of radio is its simplicity, you get behind a mic, you get passionate about music, you talk about it how you want to talk about it and you stay authentically you.

'You just need support and some fans.'

During his speech, Trevor then revealed: '30 years at the BBC, ten years at KISS FM: 40 years doing radio. 

'I don't know how many more years I can do but, I love every single moment of it.' 

In a statement on Instagram, Trevor shared he was taking time away from his work schedule to 'concentrate on getting better,' after being advised to undergo further tests.

And now the BBC have announced his replacements with Clara Amfo set to cover his weekday afternoon show from 2-4 until July 3. 

Then it will be DJ Spoony who will takeover the show until further notice, with Melvin Odoom stepping in for Spoony on The Good Groove on Radio 2 on Mondays from 10pm until midnight until further notice. 

Speaking on Radio 2 this afternoon, Richie Anderson, who has been covering for Trevor on Friday said: 'Sending all the love in the world to our Trevor, we’ve got your back buddy.' 

Trevor's full Instagram read: 'I wanted to let my followers, radio listeners and all my Soul Nation party-people know that I'm going to be taking a little break from my work commitments. Some of you may already have noticed that I've not been on my daily Radio 2 slot this week.

'After 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'm sure you can appreciate with health issues it's important to deal with facts and not speculate.

'So I'm concentrating on getting better, being back to 100 per cent me and to getting back behind the mic and the decks.❤️ Trevor.'

Many of Trevor's colleagues offered their well-wishes in the comments, with Melvin Odoom writing: 'Sending love and positive vibes Trev.'

Anita Rani posted: 'sending love. Rest and heal Trevor. X,' while Owain Wyn Evans added: 'Sending love and get well soon Trevor xx.'

Fleur East shared: 'Take your time. Health is everything,' while Jools Holland commented: 'Get well soon.' 

Lorna Clarke, director of music at the BBC, said: '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.'

Listeners will still hear Trevor present The Music is Black concert from Hackney Empire on Sunday night on BBC Radio 2, which was pre-recorded last month. 

Following the announcement, Vernon Kay paid tribute to Trevor on his Radio 2 show.

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.'

The entertainer started at Radio 1 in 1996, where he presented the UK's first national R&B show before launching an R&B chart show at the station.

Trevor - who has worked at BBC Radio 1Xtra since 2007 - started his Radio 2 show in 2008, and he left Radio 1 in 2013.

Trevor recently reflected on his 40-year career during an interview with Radio Times, admitting he still had a zest for the job despite being Radio 2's oldest daytime presenter.

He said: 'I love going to work, I bounce around the eighth floor like a child. You'd never think I was a senior in that environment. I'm actually the oldest on daytime. So, I'm the daddy!'

In January last year, Trevor took over the Radio 2 afternoon slot, which had previously been the home of longtime host Steve Wright.

He added: 'I was fully aware that I would be the first Black DJ to do a daytime show on Auntie's favourite. It's the biggest station I've had anything to do with. 

'Steve Wright was just a giant of broadcasting and I'm in his old slot… that's enough to put anybody off! 

'But he had a massive love for Black music – the one place on the network in the daytime that you'd hear the odd soul song was Steve Wright in the Afternoon.'