Lauren Laverne back on BBC The One Show as she gives update following cancer treatment

Sunderland's Lauren Laverne has returned to The One Show again after receiving the "all clear" from cancer.

At 46-year-old host of BBC Radio 6 Music's breakfast show and Radio 4's Desert Island Discs first told audiences about her cancer diagnosis in August, expressing optimism for a full recovery thanks to the early diagnosis.

On her much-awaited comeback to The One Show, her colleague Alex Jones expressed joy during Tuesday's show and said: "I’m delighted to say that Lauren is back by my side. Miss Laverne we have missed you so much, you look brilliant."

Upon being queried about her wellbeing, she responded: "I feel great, really really pleased to be back, obviously it’s lovely to be back on the iconic sofa instead of watching at home on mine." She continued: "And largely I feel good because I had so many lovely messages from viewers, I want to say a massive thank you to everybody who has been in touch, especially people who have been through cancer treatment themselves.

"It’s been so encouraging and really touching the way that people have been sending me those messages."

She added: "I am thrilled to be back and what a great first show," as the episode featured notables like Robbie Williams, director Michael Gracey, and entertainer Donny Osmond. Alex, aged 47, said: "It’s lovely to have you back Lauren, I’ve missed you so much."

After a brief hiatus, Laverne reassured her followers on Instagram by saying: "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 @bbctheoneshow team". She's set to return to the recording booth for Desert Island Discs starting this November, following an absence of around three months.

In anticipation of her comeback, a BBC spokesperson previously said: "We’re delighted to welcome Lauren back to the studio this month for The One Show and Desert Island Discs, with new episodes airing on Radio 4 from December 1, and we look forward to welcoming Lauren back to BBC Radio 6 Music in the new year."

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