BBC DJ and presenter Trevor Nelson taking a break from work due to health issues
The Radio 2 and 1Xtra presenter said he was now "concentrating on getting better".
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Notable Quotes
"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."
— Trevor Nelson , Celebrity
"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."
— Lorna Clarke , Executive
"Health. First and always."
— Beverley Knight , Celebrity
"Big love Trev. Rest up."
— Lemar , Celebrity
"Take your time. Health is everything."
— Fleur East , Celebrity
"Well done for listening to your body."
— Corinne Bailey Rae , Celebrity
"Sending lots of love and keeping everything crossed for you. I know how that can feel - take it one step at a time and try not to jump ahead."
— Lauren Laverne , Celebrity
"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."
— Vernon Kay , Celebrity
Key People
Singer and member of the noughties girl group Mis-Teeq.
Beverley Knight is a British singer and songwriter.
Clara Amfo is a British radio DJ and television presenter.
Corinne Bailey Rae is a British singer-songwriter.
Fleur East is a British singer and presenter.
Jools Holland is a British musician and television presenter.
Lauren Laverne is a British broadcaster and singer.
Lemar is a British singer and songwriter.
Lorna Clarke is the director of music at the BBC.
Mel B is a member of the Spice Girls and a television personality.
Romesh Ranganathan is a British comedian and presenter.
Stormzy is a British rapper and musician known for his contributions to the grime genre.
Tony Blackburn is a British radio presenter.
Trevor Nelson is a prominent DJ and broadcaster known for his role on BBC 1Xtra.
Vernon Kay is a British television presenter and radio DJ.
A presenter who discussed not getting the hosting job for Strictly.
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The Radio 2 and 1Xtra presenter said he was now "concentrating on getting better".
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