Lauren Laverne returns to The One Show for first time since cancer battle as she gives health update
LAUREN Laverne went back to work on BBC’s The One Show for the first time since her cancer diagnosis.
The TV presenter said she’s feeling “great” after getting the all clear.
Alex Jones opened the BBC show by saying: “I’m delighted to say that Lauren Laverne is back by my side. Oh we have missed you so much. You look brilliant. How are you feeling?”
Lauren replied: “I feel great, you know, and obviously really, really pleased to be back on the iconic sofa instead of watching on mine.
“I largely feel good because I’ve had so many messages from our lovely viewers – thank you to everyone, especially people who have been through cancer treatment themselves.
“It’s been so encouraging and really touching that people have been sending me those messages.
“I’m thrilled to be back.”
One viewer said: “Lauren looks fab.”
Another added: “It’s great to see Lauren back.”
Lauren revealed her cancer diagnosis in August, saying the disease had been “caught early and unexpectedly during a screen test”.
She informed followers that she was expecting to make a full recovery and thanked her colleagues at the BBC for “their support and for giving me the time off that I need to get better”.
At the weekend Lauren revealed she had been given the all clear – and would be returning to work this week.
She’s already back working on the latest Desert Island Discs episodes – and will return to her BBC 6 Music breakfast show in the new year.
Meanwhile she made her triumphant return to The One Show this evening.
Lauren said on Instagram: “Just a quick update from me to say that after taking some time off to get better I’ve had the all clear and will be back to work on your TV this Tuesday with the wonderful @bbctheone show team.
“I’ve also been working on some new Desert Island Discs episodes (which will air soon @BBCRadio4 @BBCSounds) and am looking forward to returning to @BBC6Music in the New Year.”
She went on to send a heartfelt message to the medics who supported her throughout her diagnoses, as well as her kids and husband Graeme Fisher.
She added: “It’s been a difficult time but one that has taught me so much about what really matters.