{"id":200854,"date":"2025-10-15T02:59:10","date_gmt":"2025-10-15T02:59:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/200854\/"},"modified":"2025-10-15T02:59:10","modified_gmt":"2025-10-15T02:59:10","slug":"bbc-star-owain-wyn-evans-undergoes-emergency-surgery-and-confirms-break-from-work","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/200854\/","title":{"rendered":"BBC star Owain Wyn Evans undergoes emergency surgery and confirms break from work"},"content":{"rendered":"

BBC Radio 2 presenter Owain Wyn Evans is recuperating following emergency gallbladder surgery and has praised the NHS staff who treated him\"BBCBBC star Owain Wyn Evans undergoes emergency surgery and confirms break from work(Image: Owain Wyn Evans\/Instagram)<\/p>\n

BBC <\/a>Radio 2 presenter Owain Wyn Evans<\/a> is recovering after emergency gallbladder surgery and has praised the NHS<\/a> staff who treated him.<\/p>\n

The 41-year-old, known for hosting Homes Under The Hammer and Radio 2\u2019s Early Breakfast Show, informed fans he would be \u201coff air for a while\u201d while recuperating at Llandough Hospital in Cardiff.<\/p>\n

Owain shared a social media update, writing: \u201cTurns out I had some dodgy polyps in the old gallbladder, so out it came. All fine now. I can\u2019t thank the incredible staff at West Ward 6 and surgical team at Llandough Hospital enough.<\/p>\n

“I\u2019m off work for a bit recovering and being cared for by Nurse Franny and Dr Arran (who despite not being a medical doctor is doing a good job).”<\/p>\n

He added: \u201cOur NHS is amazing. It\u2019s helped my family so much over the years with ongoing cancer care for my father and MS for my mother, as well as quite literally saving Arran\u2019s life when he was a child. Thank goodness we have it xx.\u201d<\/p>\n

READ MORE: Strictly Come Dancing under fire as ex-pro claim Ross King was ‘set up to fail’<\/a>READ MORE: Tributes flood in as EastEnders legend Tony Caunter dies eight days after his wife<\/a>\"OwainOwain Wyn Evans is recovering after emergency gallbladder surgery (Image: Owain Wyn Evans\/Instagram)<\/p>\n

The update prompted support from fans and celebrity friends. DJ Sara Cox commented: \u201cOnly you could rock a hospital gown off one shoulder, asymmetrical is huge this autumn xxx sending you love for a speedy recovery x.\u201d<\/p>\n

Gaby Logan added: \u201cSend you love and a speedy recovery x,\u201d while Zoe Ball wrote: \u201cHeal well darling chap x.\u201d<\/p>\n

Owain has become one of the BBC<\/a>\u2019s most recognisable voices, known for bringing warmth, humour, and energy to early mornings on Radio 2.<\/p>\n

He began his career on BBC Look North before moving to BBC Breakfast and The One Show, often combining meteorology updates with music and drumming.<\/p>\n

Born in Ammanford, Carmarthenshire, he gained national attention as \u201cthe drumming weatherman\u201d during a viral BBC performance in lockdown.<\/p>\n

\"OwainOwain has confirmed that he will have to take a break from his work duties(Image: Owain Wyn Evans\/Instagram)<\/p>\n

Owain has previously spoken about his hearing, using in-ear monitors to stay on air and perform effectively.<\/p>\n

His latest update highlights both the risks of sudden health issues and his gratitude for the NHS, which he credits with supporting his family through serious medical challenges over the years.<\/p>\n

Fans have sent messages of encouragement, praising his resilience, professionalism, and positivity.<\/p>\n

Owain remains off air as he focuses on recovery, with listeners eagerly awaiting his return to Radio 2, where he continues to inspire with his energy, candour, and dedication to his work.<\/p>\n

Follow Mirror Celebs on TikTok <\/a>, Snapchat <\/a>, Instagram <\/a>, Twitter <\/a>, Facebook <\/a>, YouTube <\/a>and Threads<\/a>.<\/p>\n

READ MORE: Kylie Jenner’s music debut slammed as ‘completely mortifying’ – ‘Nobody asked for this’<\/a>READ MORE: Maura Higgins says affordable \u00a310 root spray \u2018saves her life\u2019 and covers grey hairs<\/a>