STEVE Allen’s fans are used to hearing him wake them up with the news of the day on his LBC radio show.
However, his loyal listeners were wondering why he wasn’t on his early breakfast show today (August 4, 2021).
Where is Steve Allen and why isn’t he on LBC?
Steve hosts his morning show from 4am until 7am on Sundays to Fridays.
The show involves discussion of stories from the day’s newspapers, and his personal anecdotes and gripes about daily life.
Steve wan’t on the airwaves throughout July 2021 – but made a return on July 26, 2021, for a week, but now, he is absent from the show again.
He has been silent about his absence so far in August 2021 – so it is unclear why he is off again.
However, he did previously explain why he was off in July 2021.
On July 2, 2021, the radio host tweeted: “Hi everybody,after the year we’ve all had I wanted to let you know I’m taking a break for a few weeks.
“Don’t worry, you are in the capable hands of Ian Payne and I’m looking forward to being back on air later this month X”
What has Steve’s fans said about him being absent again?
Fans immediately began speculating that Steve is leaving LBC for good, but the vocal presenter put the rumours to rest.
He wrote: “It seems to be the fashion at the present to tell you all about our new contracts, so here goes I myself signed a contract a few weeks ago, so if you think I’m disappearing think again.
“I love every minute every hour every day. So here’s to the next few years.”
When was Steve Allen off air before?
From February 17 to March 15, 2021, Steve was absent from his show “due to sickness”, according to LBC.
On March 3, 2021, following calls from fans to know how the presenter was doing, LBC responded with a tweet which gave fans an update on his health.
They said: “Thank you to everyone who’s got in touch to ask about Steve Allen.
“Steve is still feeling unwell and taking a few more days off. He’s asked us to thank you for all your kind messages.”
Steve responded by tweeting: “I am truly humbled by the amount of messages of support and promise you all I am doing my very best to be back with you all ASAP, a million thanks from the bottom of my heart.”
However his exact illness was never disclosed and he returned to his show on March 16, 2021.
What did he say about Meghan Markle?
Back in February 2021, Steve allegedly made a comment about Meghan Markle on air.
According to Twitter he is alleged to have made a comment about the Duchess and “fried chicken”.
However this has NOT been confirmed by LBC and Steve himself is yet to comment.
Who is Steve Allen?
Steve joined LBC – which originally stood for London Broadcasting Company but is now tag-lined as Leading Britain’s Conversation – at the start of the 80s.
