Vernon Kay breaks in down in tears as Doncaster woman shares teen trauma on show
The presenter was left in tears by the voice note by Tracy of Doncaster
Radio host Vernon Kay broke down in tears on his BBC Radio 2 show after an emotional message from a Doncaster woman who spoke movingly about ‘trauma’ she had suffered as a child.
The presenter was discussing fellow presenter Owain Wyn Evans’ Radio 2 challenge, a five-day, nearly 400-mile bike ride across the UK to raise money for Children in Need.
The voice note said: ‘Hi Vernon, my name’s Tracy from Doncaster, and I’m cracking on for 60 now.
“But as a child, I went through a lot of trauma from a young age until my late teens.
“Listening to your radio station and just listening to Owain doing this challenge is such an inspiration.
“I wish that something like this had been around when I was younger.
“I’m so proud of him. He’s such a lovely guy.
“And all the kids are out there, that will get help from him doing something like this.
“He should be so proud of himself. Keep going boy!
“Honestly, you’re such an inspiration. I’m sending you lots of love, lots of best wishes.
“Do you know what Vernon, what all of you are doing on Radio 2 is absolutely wonderful. Keep going darling! Bye’
Afterwards, the host said: “Thank you Tracy, really appreciate that.
“Janine (his assistant producer) it’s really rude of you to cut onions while Tracy was on there.
“Look at us, all four of us. That plucked at the heart strings.
“Obviously Tracy has been through it, and back in the day, there was no one to support her.
“And thankfully Children in Need is around now.
“And as we heard first hand from Tracy, she would have absolutely benefitted from Children in Need, helping her as a young person, and helping her progress through life.
“And obviously that voice note from Tracy was very emotional, we really appreciate you getting in touch.
“Sometimes, unfortunately Children in Need has to say no, because we don’t have enough cash and that’s why the donations are really, important. And it’s only with your support that they can continue to lighten the load for hundreds of thousands of children when they need it the most.”
For information on how to donate by text or online to support Owain's challenge, please visit bbc.co.uk/owain.
He has already raised £790,547 through the challenge.