Vernon Kay issues health update to worried fans who insist he shouldnt be working after last minute hosting shake-up [Video]

VERNON Kay has issued a fresh health update after being forced off air due to ill health.

The star was ordered to miss an edition of his BBC Radio 2 programme by doctors after fans were left overly concerned for his well-being.

Vernon Kay has issued a fresh health updateCredit: BBC

He was forced off air owing to illnessCredit: Getty

During his mid-morning show on Monday, Vernon was left struggling to speak as he suffered from an obvious croak.

Branding his illness “horrific”, Vernon was able to return to the airwaves today after observing a 24-hour voice rest on the orders of doctors.

Opening his show today, Vernon addressed the illness as he said: “We’re back. We’re not 100%.

“But if I took another day off with a sore throat, the big fella, Norman my dad, would have killed me.”

Listeners were encouraged to send in voice notes on Monday’s show, which helped Vernon to fill a series of …