Viewers praised the “perfect” Kirsty Young when she returned to the BBC after a four-year hiatus to broadcast the Queen’s platinum anniversary celebrations.
The 53-year-old presenter presented Radio 4’s classic Desert Island Discs for 12 years before taking a break in 2018.
He announced he was leaving to seek treatment for a form of fibromyalgia that causes pain all over the body, and was replaced by Lauren Laverne, 44.
In July 2019, he confirmed that his temporary hiatus would be permanent, saying it inspired him to “take on new challenges.”
But today he’s back to presenting his homework and presenting the BBC’s Color Union this morning. It will host an entire weekend broadcast, including the Party in the Palace concert on Saturday night.
Viewers praised the “perfect” Kirsty Young when she returned to the BBC after a four-year hiatus to broadcast the Queen’s platinum anniversary celebrations.
Viewers were delighted to see the popular BBC presenter again and shared the joy on Twitter.
Viewers were delighted to see the popular BBC host back with a tweet: “I haven’t seen most of the Jubilee events today but my main point is how good it is to finally see Kirsty Young again.”
Another wrote: ‘Great to see #KirstyYoung. A top-notch server. Great presentation by the #BBC. I really enjoyed watching.
Some even went so far as to say it was the best of the day, writing: “There’s only one good thing for me at the anniversary celebration: seeing Kirsty Young on TV again.”
Kirsty recently spoke publicly for the first time about her condition, revealing that as a result she struggles in a bad mood and is unable to do simple chores.
The Queen was joined by family members for London’s historic Platinum Jubilee celebrations on Thursday.
Thousands of people lined up at The Mall to celebrate His Royal Highness, who has sat on the throne for 70 years.
In an interview with The Sunday Times Magazine, she said she felt like she had been “hit by a baseball bat” but tried to hide the extent of her illness from her children, only revealing this to her husband, the company’s founder, Nick Jones. Soho House.
“I’m not a doctor, I don’t know the difference between gloomy and depressed but I remember talking to my specialist,” she said.
“Of course, if you’re dealing with a chronic pain disorder, it’s definitely a symptom,” she said.
During her recovery efforts, she said she met “wrong doctors” and “wrong drugs” that hindered her recovery.
Kirsty returned to her starting role this morning presenting the BBC’s Trooping the Color. It will host full weekend coverage, including the Party in the Palace concert on Saturday night.
“It’s like someone drugged me, took a sleeping pill at the wrong time of day, and I completely lost it,” he added.
With the help of a specialist and a simpler lifestyle, she is now able to stop most of her medication.
He wasn’t sure if he would be well enough to go back to work, but that’s part of the BBC’s Jubilee report.
The 53-year-old actor described it as a “unique moment” that he will likely never see again, and he “couldn’t resist”.
Presenters like Huw Edwards, Clare Balding, AJ Odudu, Roman Kemp, and Anita Rani will join him.
Journalists in the UK include Jermaine Jenas in Buckingham Palace, Gethin Jones in Wales, Carol Kirkwood in Scotland and Holly Hamilton in Northern Ireland.
Ms. Young and Kemp, 29, will be covering the Platinum Party on June 4 at the Palace. During the celebration, famous figures of the entertainment world will come together for a musical tribute night on the occasion of the anniversary.
British singer-songwriter George Ezra is currently the only person approved for live concert.
Before returning to the BBC, Ms Young said: “I am delighted to be back with the BBC for such a historic, unique and happy event.
“It will be a great weekend and our broadcast will bring viewers from all over the world to the forefront of the festivities. I can’t wait!’
Source: Daily Mail
