Amanda Holden has credited Davina McCall with leading Jamie Theakston to his cancer diagnosis, after she shared her fears that she caused his voice problems.
On Tuesday, Jamie, 53, shared that he has been diagnosed with stage 1 laryngeal cancer, after undergoing an operation to remove a lesion from his vocal chords.
Following news of Jamie's diagnosis, Davina was a guest on the Heart Breakfast show, where she joked that while filling in for Amanda Holden back in June, she feared she caused her co-star's throat problems by 'throttling him with a bear hug.'
Following their embrace, Jamie first began to notice problems with his throat, and he eventually went to see a doctor after it became increasingly worse.
While appearing as a guest on the Heart Breakfast show, Davina was thanked by Amanda for prompting Jamie to go to the doctors.
Amanda Holden has credited Davina McCall (pictured) with leading Jamie Theakston to his cancer diagnosis, after she shared her fears that she caused his voice problems
Amanda said: 'We kind of want to thank you because when, on the day that you left... now Davina is known for her bear hugs.'
'I'm worried about this,' interjected Davina.
Amanda then continued: 'You gave Jamie a massive cuddle which kind of half throttled him. Because of that, when I came back, Jamie started losing his voice and it got worse and worse.'
Davina, clearly concerned, asked: 'Did I do it?'.
But Amanda reassured her that she wasn't responsible for Jamie's health problems, saying: 'He went to the doctor and the doctor said, ''This isn't right, we're going to look at your throat'' and because of you, he went to the doctor in the first place.
'Then, on his throat they found a lesion, which he's since has removed and everything is fine.'
Jamie revealed on Instagram that he booked an appointment with doctors after listeners had noticed there was something not quite right with his voice.
Laryngeal cancer is a type of cancer that affects the larynx (voice box).
On Tuesday, Jamie shared that he has been diagnosed with stage 1 laryngeal cancer , after undergoing an operation to remove a lesion from his vocal chords
Davina told Amanda that when she hosted Heart Breakfast with Jamie back in June, she 'throttled him' with a bear hug, and it was soon after he began to notice his throat problems
Jamie said: 'Hi folks, as you know - I recently had an operation to remove a lesion from my vocal chords.
'The biopsy has identified this as Stage 1 Laryngeal cancer. So I have cancer but cancer doesn't have me!
'The prognosis is very positive and I'm hoping to be back with you in October.
'Until then, I've been told to give my voice a rest and leave you in the mostly capable hands of JK and Amanda.
'Huge thanks to them and all the Global family who have been unbelievably supportive.
'Be thankful for this day, and when I see you next, I'll have a great story to tell.'
On September 1, Jamie had said he had got himself checked out after some of listeners had noticed something wasn't quite right with his voice.
According to the NHS, symptoms of laryngeal cancer include a change in your voice, such as sounding hoarse, pain when swallowing, a lump or swelling in your neck, a long-lasting cough or breathlessness, a persistent sore throat or earache and in the most severe cases, difficulty breathing.
In the UK, there are more than 2,000 new cases of laryngeal cancer each year. The condition is more common in people over the age of 60, and it's more common in men than women.
Jamie - who is married to Sophie Siegle - wrote on Instagram: 'Sooo - a few of you listeners have noticed my voice hasn't sounded right these paast few weeks - I've got you to thank.
'Got it checked. Doctors found a lesion on my vocal chords which I've had removed this weekend - thanks for all the kind messages - should be back on my feet soon - in the meantime...' and finished the post with a zip-up mouth emoji.
Soon after Jamie's news, Amanda wrote: 'Our wonderful @jamie.theakston has been diagnosed with stage 1 laryngeal cancer.
Jamie revealed on Instagram that he booked an appointment with doctors after listeners had noticed there was something not quite right with his voice
On September 1, he shared this post thanking listeners for spotting something wrong with his voice which he quickly got checked out
'His prognosis is very good and he has an incredible team around him. Jamie. We love and miss you and look forward to seeing you very soon.
'With @sophietheakstonjewellery, your gorgeous boys, Us and the entire nation with you.. YOU WILL GET THROUGH THIS ❤️.'
Weeks prior to Jamie's cancer news, Davina McCall questioned if she caused Jamie's throat lesion, after he claimed her over-friendly hug left his trachea bruised.
Back in June, after Davina, 56, filled in for Amanda Holden, Jamie joked that her enthusiastic hug had left his trachea bruised, which he has now had removed.
Amanda said to Davina: 'You gave Jamie a massive cuddle which kind of half throttled him. Because of that, when I came back, Jamie started losing his voice and it got worse and worse.'
Jamie first shot to fame back in the mid-90s, becoming known for presenting children's programme Live & Kicking alongside Zoe Ball from 1996, before going on to host popular music show Top of the Pops in 1999.
After becoming a household name, the star's TV career continued with big hosting gigs on the BBC including music quiz show A Question Of Pop, coverage of Glastonbury and The Millennium.
He soon moved over to Channel 4 where he rejoined Zoe to front The Priory - mix of celebrity chat, gossip and games - for three successful series.
Jamie's other TV credits include The Games, The People's Quiz, Beg Borrow or Steal and With A Little Help From My Friends.
These days, Jamie is also known for his impressive radio career, with the star currently fronting his Heart FM national breakfast show alongside Amanda.
What is laryngeal cancer?
According to the NHS website, Laryngeal cancer is a type of cancer that affects the larynx (voice box).
The larynx is part of the throat found at the entrance of the windpipe (trachea). It plays an important role in helping you breathe and speak.
In the UK, there are more than 2,000 new cases of laryngeal cancer each year.
The condition is more common in people over the age of 60. It's more common in men than women.
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