Vernon Kay was taken off air on doctor's orders on Tuesday, a day after his colleague Zoe Ball returned to BBC Radio 2 following an unexpected six-week break. The DJ, who hosts the show after Ball from 9:30am until midday, was replaced by Gaby Roslin on Tuesday after developing a severe sore throat.

Zoe Ball relying on 'green noise' to sleep as she returns to Radio 2 after six-week absence - The broadcaster also shared how ‘super grateful’ she was to be back on air

Radio 2 listeners expecting to hear Vernon Kay on the airwaves today were given a shock when the Bolton-born star was suddenly replaced by Gaby Roslin