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BBC Radio 2 star breaks down live on air after emergency operation for bleed on the brain


A BBC presenter got tearful during their show today after opening up about their Christmas hospital ordeal live on air

Johnathan Joseph, who is professionally known as DJ Spoony, became emotional on his afternoon BBC Radio 2 show today(December 30) as he detailed having to undergo surgery for a bleed on the brain over the Christmas period. The Radio 2 star broke down during his comeback show this afternoon (Image: BBC/Sarah Jeynes/James Watkins)"I was like, 'OK, no problem,' and I sat down there in the waiting room and got myself a packet of crisps and a chocolate bar. The star had to spend several days in hospital for his recovery (Image: BBC/Hungry McBear/Gary Moyes)He then started to breathe heavily and was clearly very emotional over the procedure.

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