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Owain Wyn Evans Has Emergency Gallbladder Surgery, Takes Leave From Airwaves

The Radio 2 presenter praises teams at Cardiff’s Llandough Hospital for what he calls amazing care.

Overview

  • Evans, 41, said doctors found polyps in his gallbladder, which was removed during emergency surgery.
  • He confirmed he will be off air for a period as he recovers at home, cared for by his husband Arran Rees.
  • His Instagram update thanked staff on West Ward 6 and the surgical team at Llandough Hospital in Cardiff.
  • Colleagues and celebrities including Sara Cox, Zoe Ball, Gaby Logan, Russell T Davies and Pixie Lott posted well-wishes.
  • BBC schedules have been adjusted, with Jason Mohammad hosting his show this week, and no return date has been announced.