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She wrote online while replying to a listener about his return: “Unfortunately this won’t be the case.
“He was told yesterday that he is being made redundant and then expected to go on air today as if nothing had happened!
“Talk about cruel, as his wife I’m bl**dy fuming with the management of BBC Radio Devon.”
Queenie added: “After talking to the consultant today, it’s very possible this was the trigger for his heart problem!”
As part of recent cuts, presenters in local radio for the BBC are being interviewed for their new roles, with some taking to social media admitting it is like a “Hunger Games style” selection process.
However, a BBC spokesperson said: “Fitz is recovering well at home and is hoping to be back on air soon.
“We cannot comment on individual contracts. Many of our presenters will continue to present on local radio at the end of this process in new presenter/producer roles, but we appreciate change like this is really difficult and we are supporting our teams closely through this.
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“Our aim is to achieve a better balance between our local online and broadcast services at a time when millions of people increasingly turn to their mobile first for news and information.
“The changes see no reduction in funding or overall staffing levels across our 39 local bases in England.”
Tense fans had wondered what could have happened, after Michael announced that David was “feeling a little under the weather”.
“He has left the studio to get himself checked out. He is absolutely fine, we will keep you updated and let you know. He will be back with you ASAP,” he reassured confused fans.
David later took to social media to open up about the issue, telling the world via his own Facebook page alongside a picture of him in hospital: “Just a little heart issue this morning, on the radio… thank you Derriford.”
Express.co.uk has contacted the BBC and David Fitzgerald for comment.
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