TalkSPORT presenter Alan Brazil says he underwent a life-saving operation and will take time to fully recover, after health issues kept him off air.
TalkSPORT presenter Alan Brazil has disclosed that he recently had a life-saving surgical procedure, sharing a health update through his social media accounts.. The broadcaster has been missing from his regular morning slot on the Breakfast Show due to continuing health issues.. The 66 year old , who previously played for Ipswich Town and Tottenham Hotspur, has been a fixture on the programme since it began in 2000.. However, his unexpected absence from the Cheltenham
Festival raised questions amongst listeners after he presented only the first day of coverage.. In a message posted on social media, Brazil said: “Hi Guys, I hope that everyone’s well.. Some of you will have noticed that I’ve not been around.. “I recently had a life-saving operation and I’m deeply grateful to the brilliant medical team who have looked after me.. It will be some time yet before I’m fully back to myself and for
now I am focussed on my recovery in private.”, reports the Mirror .. “Thank you to my family and those close to me who’ve been supporting/ putting up with me!. I’ll see you all soon [flexed bicep emoji] AL.” Brazil has faced multiple health challenges this year and was off air for a fortnight in February 2026 owing to an ear infection.. Upon his return, the Glaswegian said: “The big news this morning is I’m
alive and kicking.. I’ve never had so many texts and emails asking, ‘Are you all right?. Are you dead?. Are you dying?’ Give us a break.. Honestly.. It was my ears.. I had a big infection in my right ear, and my left ear was blocked.. I was sat here thinking I was going to fall off my chair.” “It’s the worst I have been, terrible.. These lights (in the studio) don’t help.. I have
said to them to turn the lights down but do they listen?. It’s stupid.” Viewers were equally stunned by the noticeable weight loss Brazil has experienced in recent months, following his brief spell away from the airwaves.. One viewer wrote: “Jesus what diet has Alan been on?. He looks like he’s lost loads of weight.. Hope he’s OK.” Another added: “Brazil is losing a lot of weight, he might have to change his name to
Alan Paraguay.” A third wrote: “Alan looks the healthiest I’ve seen him,” while a fourth said: “Only just noticed how much weight Alan Brazil [has lost], wowzer.” Click here to sign up to our sport newsletter, bringing you the top stories and biggest headlines from Ireland and beyond
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