Jamie Theakston gave radio co-star Amanda Holden one request after cancer diagnosis

Jamie Theakston had one request for radio co-star Amanda Holden after he was diagnosed with cancer.

On Tuesday (17 September), Theakston announced he's been diagnosed with cancer as he thanked listeners who had noticed a change in his voice for prompting him to get checked out.

The 53-year-old wrote on social media: "The biopsy has identified this as Stage 1 Laryngeal Cancer.

"So... I have cancer... but cancer doesn't have me!

"The prognosis is very positive and I'm hoping to be back with you in October.

"Until then, I've been told to give my voice a rest and leave you in the mostly capable hands of JK (Jason King) and Amanda (Holden).

"Big thanks to them and all the Global family who have been unbelievably supportive.

"Be thankful for this day, and when I next see you, I've got a great story to tell ... Jamie x."

Holden has since revealed the one request that Theakston had while he was away.

She told Heart listeners: "We share everything with you on this show, the ups and the downs, so it feels only right that we get you completely up to speed with what's going on."

JK added: "The prognosis is very positive and Jamie has an amazing team who are going to get this sorted. He's going to be okay.

"He's hoping to be back with us very soon and you know what Jamie's like. He's been on this show for twenty years. He's done this show for a long time. This show is about feel good. It's all about having a good time."

Holden then explained that Theakston had asked them to 'hold the fort' until October.

"He has told us that we've got to hold the fort and he has told us that the show must go on, and absolutely that's what we are going to do. We are going to do him proud," she said.

Earlier this month, Theakston admitted that comments from listeners led to him getting himself checked out after they noticed his voice sounded different on air.

He wrote on Instagram on 1 September: "Sooo - a few of you listeners have noticed my voice hasn't sounded right these past few weeks - I've got you to thank... got it checked.

"Doctors found a lesion on my vocal chords which I've had removed this weekend - thanks for all the kind messages - should be back on my feet soon."