The 41‑year‑old broadcaster, who grew up in Ammanford, shared the news on Instagram alongside a photo taken at Llandough Hospital in Cardiff. He explained that “dodgy polyps” had been found in his gallbladder and praised NHS staff for their care.
‘Our NHS is amazing’
In his post, the former BBC Wales weatherman and Homes Under the Hammer presenter wrote:
“Our NHS is amazing ❤️ Turns out I had some dodgy polyps in the old gallbladder, so out it came. All fine now. I can’t thank the incredible staff at West Ward 6 and surgical team at Llandough Hospital enough.
I’m off work for a bit recovering – being cared for by Nurse Franny and Dr Arran (who despite not being a medical doctor is doing a good job).
We’re lucky to have the NHS, it’s helped my family so much over the years with ongoing cancer care for my father and MS for my mother, as well as quite literally saving Arran’s life when he was a child. Thank goodness we have it xx”
(Image: Owain Wyn Evans/Instagram)
Messages of support
The announcement prompted a wave of supportive messages from colleagues and celebrities.
Radio 2 DJ Sara Cox joked: “Only you could rock a hospital gown off one shoulder, asymmetrical is huge this autumn xxx sending you love for a speedy recovery x.”
Zoe Ball added: “Heal well darling chap x,” while sports presenter Gaby Logan wrote: “Send you love and a speedy recovery x.”
Other well‑wishers included Russell T Davies, Dr Ranj, Gethin Jones, Lucy Owen, Dianne Buswell, Gaby Roslin, Angela Griffin, and Pixie Lott.
(Image: Owain Wyn Evans/Instagram)
From Ammanford to Radio 2
Owain first found national fame during lockdown when a video of him drumming to the BBC News theme tune went viral. He went on to raise £2 million for Children in Need with a 24‑hour drumathon.
In 2022, he joined BBC Radio 2’s early morning line‑up, broadcasting live from Cardiff. Reflecting on his career, he recalled asking his parents for DJ equipment from a Llanelli shop as a teenager, never imagining he would one day host his own national radio show.
Today, he remains one of Wales’ most recognisable broadcasting voices, with roots firmly in the Carmarthenshire town of Ammanford.
