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Concern for Vernon Kay amid ‘horrific’ illness as BBC blasted over ‘unprofessional’ decision

Vernon Kay was told to take time out of his BBC Radio 2 show this week on 'doctor's orders' – but listeners think the BBC should've acted sooner

News Vernon Kay was forced to miss his BBC Radio 2 show earlier this week, as doctors put him on vocal rest. Vernon Kay was on Loose Women & Men today, with some viewers claiming it was pre-recorded (Credit: ITV) However, the statement did little to ease the concerns of his listeners, as many took to Twitter sharing their worries, with some blasting the BBC for not finding a replacement for Vernon when he first fell ill. Monday’s show saw Vernon ask listeners to send in voice notes to help fill a series of gaps as he struggled to speak.

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