Myleene Klass broke down in tears on Loose Women on Wednesday as she opened up on her best friend Lauren Laverne‘s cancer battle .
The One Show presenter and BBC Radio 4 DJ, 46, broke the news of her diagnosis just a few hours earlier by uploading a selfie from her hospital bed.
The mother of-two did not reveal the type of cancer she had been diagnosed with but said it had been picked up ‘unexpectedly’ during a screening test and had been caught early.
Her BFF Myleene, 46, was one of the first to share a message of support on her post, before breaking into tears during Loose Women.
The panel began the show by discussing the sad news, turning to Myleene to see how she was doing.
Myleene Klass broke down in tears on Loose Women on Wednesday as she opened up on her best friend Lauren Laverne’s cancer battle
The One Show presenter and BBC Radio 4 DJ, 46, broke the news of her diagnosis just a few hours earlier by uploading a selfie from her hospital bed
Her BFF Myleene, 46, was one of the first to share a message of support on her post, before breaking into tears during Loose Women
The singer couldn’t hold back the tears as she joked Lauren would ‘tell me off’ for crying, and explained that they were the godmothers to each other’s children.
She said: ‘Yeah she’s my bestie. She’s going to tell me off! She’s the godmother to my kids, I’m godmother to her kids. She’s wonderful, we just got back from holiday together.’
Myleene then praised her pal for her strength and using the opportunity to raise awareness.
She said: ‘It’s so Lauren to use her platform to help others. She’s in great hands, it just shows you that cancer doesn’t’ discriminate, look at King Charles, Princess Kate and now my best mate.
‘It shows what an incredible woman she is that she’s using her platform to tell people to get tested if you’ve got any niggle something is wrong.’
She went on: ‘I’ve known her 20 years and to see her still powering through at this time. She’s incredible and I’m so proud! Many more exciting years to celebrate.’
As she regained her composure, Myleene admitted seeing Lauren’s picture had reduced her to tears, saying: ‘It’s just because you see your beautiful friend’s face and it’s so close to home’.
Announcing her diagnosis, Lauren wrote: ‘Right then, some personal news… I recently had a cancer diagnosis. It was (thank God) caught early and unexpectedly during a screening test and I am expected to make a full recovery.
‘I’m in hospital at the moment and wanted to take this moment to say thank you: Firstly to the medical teams who have got me this far with incredible skill and kindness.
The singer couldn’t hold back the tears as she joked Lauren would ‘tell me off’ for crying, and explained that they were the godmothers to each other’s children
The mother of-two did not reveal the type of cancer she had been diagnosed with but said it had been picked up ‘unexpectedly’ during a screening test
She received well wishes from her Glastonbury co-presenters Jo Whiteley (L) and Clara Amfo (centre)
Sports broadcaster Gabby Logan (left) said ‘sending you all the love and positive healing Lauren’, and actress Vicky McClure (right) added ‘send love and speedy healing xx’
‘To my family and friends who have been absolutely extraordinary every step of the way – I am so very grateful and love you so much. And of course thank you to my colleagues – including those at @itg_ltd, @bbc6music, @bbctheoneshow and #DesertIslandDiscs for their support – and for giving me the time off that I need to get better.’
She went on to urge others that might be ‘avoiding a test or putting off an appointment to get yourself checked out’ to ‘please, please do it today’.
‘Half of us will get cancer at some point, and if you do, finding out asap is everything,’ she said.
‘It’s usually my job to bring the good vibes on air but any you have to spare are very much welcome here. Sending loads of love to anyone in a similar boat, or who has made it back to shore. xxx’
Resharing the news, Myleene wrote on her Instagram Story: ‘Everyone jump over to my @laurenlaverne’s feed and show her some love and support.
‘Lala, thank you for when at you most vulnerable, reminding us to keep vigilant and get checked at the first sign.
‘You hope and pray cancer will never come for you, your family or friends and seeing it happen in real time has been very scary.
‘Lauren, you have been incredible every step of the way. Thank you to the healthcare staff who continue to look after my bestie. Love you Lala x’
Resharing the news, Myleene wrote on her Instagram Story: ‘Everyone jump over to my @laurenlaverne’s feed and show her some love and support’
In 2022, Mylenne detailed how her friend Lauren supported her as she suffered a devastating miscarriage while live on-air during her Smooth Radio show
In 2022, Mylenne detailed how her friend Lauren supported her as she suffered a devastating miscarriage while live on-air during her Smooth Radio show.
The former singer spoke about how she had gone to the toilet while a song was playing but was soon left ‘traumatised’ after realising there was ‘blood everywhere’.
She immediately called her fellow DJ in-between links to listeners, admitting she ‘doesn’t know what she would have done [without her]’.
Speaking to You magazine, the Hear’Say star said: ‘I went to the loo while the music was playing and there was blood everywhere. I didn’t know what to do.
‘I had one hour left of my show. I rang Lauren and she said: “Do one link, take a breath, come out and call me.”
‘Lauren got me through. I did the next link and called her. We counted the links. I would go out, sob and come back in, take a deep breath and speak. I don’t know what I would have done [without her].’
After the news of Lauren’s diagnosis was announced on her breakfast show, presenter Deb Grant, who was sitting in for her, said: ‘I just wanted to say on behalf of everyone here at 6 Music we’re thinking of you, we hope you’ll be back with us very soon… we love you Lauren.
Grant then played the track We Can Work It Out, saying it is one of Laverne’s ‘favourites’.
Lauren has been married to television producer and DJ Graeme Fisher since 2005 after the pair hit it off while working together on a pop television show in the early 2000s.
They have two sons together – Fergus who was born in 2007, and Mack who arrived three years later – and live in London.
In 2019 she told Red magazine how she was ‘making the most of every milestone’ with sons Mack and Fergus.
She said: ‘I’m in awe of my kids. I just think they’re fantastic. I’m also mindful of how fast it all goes, so I’m drinking it in, making the most of every milestone.’
Lauren tied the knot with her television producer and DJ husband Graeme Fisher in 2005
The happy couple share two sons together – Fergus who was born in 2007, and Mack who arrived three years later – and live in London
Laverne took over on Radio 4’s Desert Island Discs when Kirsty Young stepped away from her role for a brief period because of her fibromyalgia treatment
Laverne sits alongside Jermaine Jenas to present the BBC’s The One show. She signed on to the show in 2023
Laverne also presents on BBC’s The One show, having signed on to the show in 2023.
Born in Sunderland, she kicked off her career in music by forming the band Kenickie with her friends.
Her birth name is Lauren Gofton, however she picked up the name Laverne when she joined the punk group.
The rockers became notorious for their witty banter during performances and interviews, leading Lauren to being invited on Never Mind The Buzzcocks and Have I Got News For You.
Following her musical stint she became a radio DJ, earning slots at BBC Radio 1 and Radio 6.
When Kirsty Young stepped away from her role for a brief period because of her fibromyalgia treatment, she took over on Radio 4’s Desert Island Discs.
She has interviewed the likes of Hollywood stars Cate Blanchett and Stanley Tucci, as well as Young, over the years.
Laverne is also the host of the BBC Radio 6 Music breakfast show and previously presented a variety of TV shows including Channel 4’s 10 O’Clock Live
Laverne was left ‘utterly heartbroken’ in 2022 when her mother Celia Gofton suddenly died while the radio host was presenting at Glastonbury Festival.