Lauren Laverne met with outpouring of support from celebrity pals after cancer update

Radio host Lauren Laverne - whose work for the BBC has included coverage of Glastonbury Festival - was met with support from celebrity pals this week after an update on her health

Radio presenter Lauren Laverne has been met with an outpouring of support this weekend after sharing that she has received the 'all clear' following her cancer diagnosis.

Lauren, 46 - known for her work on BBC Radio, which has included coverage of Glastonbury - announced in August that she had been diagnosed with cancer. She said it had been "caught early and unexpectedly" during a screening test, and that she was "expected to make a full recovery".

The Desert Island Discs host shared an update on Saturday, in which she told fans on Instagram that she had received the 'all clear' and will return to work next week. Lauren also wrote in the post that she now sees "more beauty in ordinary things" and has "so much to be grateful for".

Lauren was met with supportive messages in the comments section, including from celebrity pals. Gabby Logan wrote: "Well this is great news." Whilst Miquita Oliver responded to the post on the platform: "Wonderful news Lauren."

Amol Rajan wrote: "Late, winning contender for Insta Post of the Year 2024. Wonderful stuff." John Whaite reacted: "Wonderful news. Much love to you." Claudia Winkleman said: "The best news." Gaby Roslin wrote in the comments: "The best news. Big love to you and your gorgeous family."

Sharing her thoughts, Trisha Goddard replied to the post: "Life is indeed beautiful. And it's [often] when we're faced by something ugly and scary that we open our eyes and see beauty in things we once took for granted. Welcome back."

Fans also reacted to the post, with one writing: "Marvelous news. Will be lovely having you back on the airwaves again." Another said: "So happy you're back and doing great." Whilst a third person commented: "Absolutely over the moon that you're getting better every day and you're coming back."

Lauren announced her return to work and the update on her health in the lengthy post on Saturday. She wrote: "Well hello there! Just a quick update from me to say that after taking some time off to get better I've had the all clear and will be back to work on your TV this Tuesday with the wonderful [the One Show] team. I've also been working on some new #DesertIslandDiscs episodes (which will air soon @BBCRadio4 @BBCSounds) and am looking forward to returning to @BBC6Music in the New Year.

"I want to say a huge thank you to the brilliant medical teams who took such great care of me, to the thousands of people who sent me such beautiful and encouraging messages, the friends and acquaintances who took the time to support me after going through cancer themselves - and most of all to my family: my two astounding kids and especially my husband Graeme, who was absolutely extraordinary throughout.

"It's been a difficult time but one that has taught me so much about what really matters. I can't say I suddenly regretted never having hiked the Inca Trail, more that I now see more beauty in ordinary things than I could have imagined, and feel more than ever that the small things in life - the connections we make and care we take with each other - are the big things really."

Lauren concluded: "I have so much to be grateful for and excited about, and that is thanks to everyone mentioned above. Loads of love to anyone going through cancer treatment or supporting a loved one through it. See you soon and thanks again for the well wishes."

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