BBC Radio 2 favourite Owain Wyn Evans is recovering after emergency surgery to remove his gallbladder as he praised the NHS staff who treated him.
The 41-year-old broadcaster told fans he would be “off air for a while” as he recovers from the operation at Llandough Hospital in Cardiff.
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Owain, who presents Homes Under The Hammer and Radio 2’s Early Breakfast Show, shared the news alongside a heartfelt message thanking hospital staff for their care.
He wrote: “Our NHS is amazing Turns out I had some dodgy polyps in the old gallbladder, so out it came.
“All fine now. I can’t thank the incredible staff at West Ward 6 and surgical team at Llandough Hospital enough.
“I’m off work for a bit recovering – being cared for by Nurse Franny and Dr Arran (who despite not being a medical doctor is doing a good job).
“We’re lucky to have the NHS, it’s 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’s life when he was a child.
“Thank goodness we have it xx”
Owain’s update sparked an outpouring of support from fans and celebrity friends.
DJ Sara Cox joked: “Only you could rock a hospital gown off one shoulder, asymmetrical is huge this autumn xxx sending you love for a speedy recovery x.”
Gaby Logan added: “Send you love and a speedy recovery x.”
While Zoe Ball commented: “Heal well darling chap x.”
The much-loved Welsh presenter has become one of the BBC’s most recognisable voices, known for bringing a mix of warmth, wit and energy to early mornings on Radio 2.
Before joining the station, Owain made his name as a weatherman and presenter on BBC Look North, BBC Breakfast, and The One Show, often combining his meteorology updates with his passion for music and drumming.
Born in Ammanford, Carmarthenshire, he began his career in Welsh-language television before becoming a national favourite with fans nicknaming him “the drumming weatherman” after his viral BBC performance during lockdown.
Owain has previously spoken openly about his health, revealing he uses in-ear monitors to support his hearing.
