LBC break silence as Carol Vorderman quits radio show over health concerns

LBC have responded after . The outspoken presenter decided to call it quits after a health scare made her rethink her busy career.

Acknowledging Carol's choice to leave the radio station behind, on X (formerly Twitter). It read: "We completely understand Carol's decision.

"Her health comes first and everyone here at LBC sends their best wishes. Carol's show has been an essential Sunday listen and while we know many people will miss her, we look forward to having her back on LBC from time to time, soon."

Posting to her own social media accounts, the 63-year-old radio presenter explained that she had due to suffering from the effects of "burn out". Carol shared that she ended up seeking medical assistance after suffering from a "tight feeling" in her chest.

She explained: "After working 7-day weeks for as long as I can remember, I finally burned out just over 2 weeks ago and I ended up overnight in hospital. After many scans, we know that I don't have any underlying health issues whatsoever....phew."

Carol admitted that while the health scare didn't uncover anything too serious, it made her and her family sit down and talk about how much she was doing careerwise. She said that her nearest and dearest gave her a "talking to" asking her to "slow down".

Announcing her decision to quit LBC, the former Countdown star continued: "It pains me to have to do it, but I've decided not to carry on with my Sunday show on @LBC. I'm fed up that I've had to make the decision, as the show's been really lively and a total joy, with so many new callers from around the country and growing numbers of listeners."

She added: "The good news is that I'll still be part of the LBC family (they're a good family) from time to time - so stand by for more details."

Carol had been covering Sunday's 4pm till 7pm slot on LBC after starting her time at the station as a guest initially. When she first started in the role, she said: "On Sunday afternoon, I'll be using my voice - as you might expect - to cause a commotion.

"I won't be shy to say things that others won't and I'll hold the corrupt to account without fear or favour.

"And obviously I can't wait to hear from the listeners - all of it, without apology or embarrassment; their worries, their joys, their ideas. To quote Bob Dylan: "the times they are a-changin' and I can't wait to get started - bring it on!"

Vorders joined LBC in January when she was sensationally axed from the BBC last year after the corporation introduced new social media guidelines which she felt would mean "losing her voice."