ANDREW MARR sparked major concerns around his health after appearing to sob and panic through a live radio show.

The broadcaster, 66, is one of the most respected and revered political journalists in the country, and now resides on LBC after quitting the BBC in 2021 to work on his own projects.

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Andrew Marr left listeners shocked and concerned about his welfare after appearing distressed on his radio showCredit: PA
 

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The journalist, who was live on his evening show Tonight with Andrew Marr on Thursday, was overcome with emotion and barely able to finish reading the newsCredit: Shutterstock Editorial
He was hosting his prime time radio show Tonight with Andrew Marr, last night, when the incident occurred.

He appeared to be overwhelmed and emotional as he attempted to read a series of news bulletins for listeners.

Speaking at around 6.30pm, he shared the day’s top stories in an audibly emotional state, which he did not address.

He told listeners: “Now, something momentous I need to take the time to tell you about.

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“The winners of the Global Player Awards 2025 have been announced.

“And I’m speaking as the only white man, I think, in the west of – in the south of England without my own podcast.

“But the News Agents wins best podcast show and is most listened to.”

Andrew struggled to get his words out and sounded like he was on the verge of tears as he shouted out the Emily Maitlis and Jon Sopel led podcast, which is owned by Andrew’s employer Global.

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He attempted to gloss over the emotional display as he launched into US news.

Staying on script, he told listeners: “Well, if at this point you’re looking for something to cheer you up, can I suggest that you reflect that at least you’re not in prison in Alabama.”

The broadcaster sounded progressively frantic as the audio continued, with his intense breathlessness and vocal cracks sparking major concerns with listeners.

Andrew’s distressing audio had fans so worried about him, that many took to social media to voice their worries.

One X user, who posted screen recorded footage of the radio show, wrote: “Andrew Marr today around 6:30 Can’t stand his politics but this was upsetting to listen to. Hope he’s ok.”

Many other users chimed in on the worrying footage, and questioned why the journalist was allowed to go on air in that state.

One user responded: “You would have thought his producer might have stepped in at that stage as he’s already had a major stroke.”

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The star suffered a major stroke back in 2013, which almost killed him, leaving him partly paralysedCredit: Alan MacGregor Ewing
Another concerned listener chimed: “He has had a stroke before. Do hope they had medics there quickly.”

Some have even called for the radio host to be taken off air to allow recovery time.

“That sounds like a significant health issue. He should probably abandon live broadcasting”, one X user posted.

The LBC star has previously spoken of the devastating impact of his stroke in 2013, sparked by a torn carotid artery.

His wife, fellow journalist Jackie Ashley, took nine months off work to look after him, after he was left partly paralysed.

Speaking to the Radio Times in 2017, Andrew – who was just 53 at the time of his stroke – said: “I was very lucky with Jackie because she had grown up from when she was young with a father who was deaf.

“You might think she has had the worst luck of all, having looked after her father [former Labour MP Jack Ashley], and then this happens to me.

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“But she has been very good about shepherding me through the process.”

The Sun has reached out to Andrew Marr’s reps for comment.

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The former BBC political editor moved on to rival broadcaster LBC, where he works on a range of projects