The broadcaster has faced a number of health issues over the years including a prostate cancer scare, skin cancer diagnosis, and concerns over his reliance on alcohol
Veteran radio host Chris Evans shocked fans on Monday when he announced live on air that he has been diagnosed with a freighting health condition.
The 57-year-old father-of-five has been living in the spotlight since the 1990s when he made the leap from radio broadcasting to television presenting – hosting huge TV shows including The Big Breakfast and TGI Fridays. He has cemented his name as a radio legend, however, having won over millions of listeners on BBC Radio 1, Virgin Radio and Radio 2.
And while he entertains listeners with his quips and insights, his private life has also generated interest – with fans becoming concerned when he shared that he has been diagnosed with skin cancer. The star announced the news on his Virgin Radio show – and revealed his prognosis was looking good as he was diagnosed early.
He explained: “We need to discuss what’s going on with this issue. It is a melanoma. There’s this phrase called a malignant melanoma – you know once you get something, and you find out all about it – that is a redundant phrase because if it is a melanoma it is malignant.”