BBC Radio 2's Vernon Kay admits he's 'sick as a dog' as he calls for help live on-air

Radio 2 presenter Vernon Kay told his listeners that he was as 'sick as a dog' as he issued an appeal for help from people tuning in.

At the start of yesterday's (Friday, October 4) show, the DJ admitted he was struggling with a cold and called on his listeners to help him get through the show.

Vernon said: "I'll be honest with everyone, you need to send your messages in. I am bunged up today. I am as sick as a dog.

"So I need you help today please."

It comes as Vernon issued a stern warning to his two daughters over their "damaging" decision. He shares teenage daughters, Phoebe and Amber, with fellow TV presenter Tess Daly.

Vernon had his say on younger girls adopting an anti-ageing skincare regime very clear after the topic was brought up by his Radio 2 colleague Tina Daheley on his show.

Tina revealed the mental and physical risks of teenagers making this decision by buying into skincare products too early in their lives, due to the products being regularly promoted on TikTok and other social media platforms.

Vernon agreed with Tina and used his stunning wife Tess as an example of someone who has never developed a complicated skincare routine, instead keeping hers the same throughout the years.

He said: "Cleansing at such a young age… you don’t need to put chemicals on your face! Tess Daly from Strictly Come Dancing, she’s had the same routine since I’ve known her - morning and evening - same regime.

"Like, our kids, I’m the father of two daughters and I’m going through this, I’m experiencing this. And it’s a product for this, and a product for that, it’s like - you don’t need it, you have wonderful skin - stop messing about!"

Tina added: "And, also, it’s expensive, number one, and damaging, because they’ve got these chemicals in peels and things that you don’t need. Not only don’t you need them, they can burn your skin and they can have the opposite effect, where they’re causing you to age prematurely."