Stephen Nolan left his BBC radio show early today to visit his mother after she ‘took ill’ following a fall overnight.
The Stephen Nolan Show on BBC Radio Ulster usually runs from 9am to 10.30am but was cut short by thirty minutes due to the family emergency.
Listeners were left confused after the presenter failed to return after the 10am news bulletin and was instead substituted by a longer edition of the Connor Phillips Show.
Taking to X, Nolan, 51, explained that he had left the studio after receiving a call about his beloved mother, Audrey.
Taking to the platform X (formally Twitter), the presenter explained that he had received a call while on air to inform him that his mother, Audrey, had taken ill.
Stephen Nolan is known to share a close relationship with his mother, who he regularly speaks about on social media
Taking to the platform X (formally Twitter ), the presenter explained that he had received a call while on air to inform him that his mother, Audrey, had taken ill
The Stephen Nolan Show on BBC Radio Ulster usually runs from 9am to 10.30am but was cut short by thirty minutes due to the family emergency
‘I got a phone call during the show to say my mum took ill this morning after falling overnight,’ he wrote.
‘I’m just letting you all know that’s why I left early. Mum will always come first.’
Nolan is known to share a close relationship with his mother, who he regularly speaks about on social media.
They also appeared on a documentary together: Stephen Nolan: Ulster-Scots, My Family and Me.
Fans have been leaving messages of support to Nolan and his mother after hearing the concerning news.
‘Awe Stephen I hope she is ok. Right thing to do and she should be first. Take care,’ one wrote.
Meanwhile, the broadcaster Narinder Kaur replied to his post with a heart emoji.