By the end of our first room it was apparent to us that Black women journalists are our target audience and we want this room to be for them, by them, Onafuye, founder of entertainment platform The Nikki Diaries, told HuffPost UK. Men cry too and men and mental health has been one of my most successful shows because I brought the subject to the people. My wife is angry because she thinks I want to do too much, that I am not taking the time I need to heal. I've been away for a couple of weeks so it's nice to catch up in this way. @eddienestor and his wife share their story and when they had to talk to their young children about race. Just read your diary and now understand why you are not always on the show. In 1984, Headleywona modeling contract after competing in the Ford Models' Supermodel of The World Contest,according to the bio on her official website. It was found during her postnatal examination. MargotHi Eddie,I'm one of your silent listeners. It is no more than I have come to expect from you and is yet another thing that when you have finished chemo. I got depressed and had to go for counselling and imagine this was just before the full diagnosis which fortunate for me was just a scare. Love your show with Kath, Sunday I'm not often in to listen but love the show when I do. 320 in April, 300 in May and 290 in June. We have found a way to bypass the middleman and communicate with the people with no edit and no filter. Part of HuffPost Entertainment. Respect is the most important value that the show has. Her ancestors enslaved mine. Net worth and body measurement. Who is Eddie Nestor dating? I will keep sending the elevator back down.. Who knows I might even try eating Brussels sprouts Urghh! I have Non Hodgkins. So these are the scenarios that we may have to face up to: "Whatever happens I have made up my mind that I might have to be careful with the truth where she is concerned. Max Charles is Paige Butcher and Eddie Murphy's second child. Nestor has a radio programme in which he has a running joke with his claim to be about to turn thirty years old. (AP) "I want to live," he said. Lucky for us and her baby the doctor had studied Lymphoma Hodgkin's and non Hodgkin's. It is not the same without you. As I get to ultrasound I notice the number of missed appointments on the wall. A big thanks also has to go to the oncology staff at East Surrey Hospital Redhill and The Royal Surrey Guildford. I've gotten a few offers already, but I'm not eager to commit to anything yet. Help us build our profile of Eddie Nestor! The diary in my opinion needs to be published WHEN you have recovered, (not if, cos it will be when). It's tough going but believe me, you will be a better person and appreciate everything a whole lot more once its over. tomorrow you cannot control, but you can sure stack the odds in your favour by listening to your intuition and taking the support you are offered in the spirit it is intended. Stuart in HamI know i always have a little dig every now and then Eddy but it's always a pleasure to hear you on the radio and the days you are away aren't quite the same. Then I read it and you mention the text I sent you. I was asking a lot of questions on my social media pages and many were engaged in discussing and debating the topics I posed, she told HuffPost UK. Eddie, I just wanted to affirm your strength and courage, this is not an easy time for you but remember Faith is like a muscle, it must be exercised to grow strong. Hun, you wouldnt be winning awards if it needed 'changing'. All best. His zodiac sign is Gemini. Thats why we say we are tired; we will just make it another way.. She is the beautiful, talented wife of Eddie Nestor. Come on write that film script - call it "The Man" and guess who is going to get the starring role? The creeping TikTok bans, Hong Kong skyscraper fire seen on city's skyline. Be strong think positive and my love and support is with you. i to have lymphoma and you are right,you need someone to be there for you no matter what,as the inward fear is unimaginable for me it was my best friend tina,i think the way forward is just never let it get to you,i am so glad you wrotr this as i can compare a lot of what i went through with you,and it makes more sense be strong, here's a hug for a brave guy. AnnGood luck Eddie my daughter Naomi also had the same cancer as you, the lump was in her neck, six years ago. In addition to amplifying perspectives from within minority ethnic communities for all audiences to enjoy, these platforms have helped to create digital safe spaces for people of colour. Video, 00:01:37, Thanks, but no big speech, in Ken Bruce's sign off, Tear gas fired at Greece train crash protesters. As the stars of the BBC's, award winning sketch show, The Real McCoy, Robbie Gee and Eddie Nestor are used to a variety of roles and in 2015 they decided to take on the toughest of their lives to raise money for charity. But then Ive never spent quite as much time just staring through windows as I have this year so maybe I am just imagining things. Jane of Waltham AbbeyHi Eddie, have just read your diary and understand why you are not on air every day now. We will do two more months after the six just to make sure. According to our records, Eddie Nestor is possibly single. jeffEddie.Market research? Eddie Nestor girlfriend, wife list. Eating a lot of junk at the minute, just seems to be what I like, by the time I write my next diary entry, I'm hoping to have brought a juicer So I can start taking those vegetables that everybody tells me I should be having at the moment. Invite him into your life and he will strenghten you and bring about your healing." There are too many people who could benefit from the positive nature of your words and the very frank outpourings for it to be locked away on this website. SimoneOy! Biggest cabinet reshuffle in living memory. If work is what helps you through this we'll all be with you, every step of the way. The mix of 'serious' issues refelects giving the depth necessary on issues affecting al Londoners. As the time draws nearer it gets more and more difficult to conceal my fear. I start my day with your Sunday show.I also managed to tune in on my way home. If not for yourself, then for her and the rest of us you have to pull through. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external websites, [an error occurred while processing this directive]. I am honoured that Lisa took. Edward Augustus Matthew Christopher Nestor (born 1964) is a British actor, stand up comedian, television and radio presenter, who is best known for his starring roles in The Real McCoy and Desmond's, as well as playing a small role in Trainspotting. Eddie, I think she has been "THE MAN" for a long time, but you just didn't notice that she was wearing your shoes. A great big hug to your wife who I am sure is your tower of strenght. Relax and let the universe do it's job. You've got the love of a good woman (your wife) and the backing of the whole of London (and Man U) in your corner!!! Her humble beginnings in Queens have helped her maintain a career in Hollywood while also being a present figure in her loved ones' lives. So the truth is yes, it did take it out of me but I can and will do it. ( I hated it when some one came up to me with that look on the face! My Wife & I have your show on as much and as often as possible on a Sunday - sometimes we end up arguing over your featured topics but hey ho.If the content is a bit heavy we know we are in capable hands with you and you'll come up with a bit of humour - appropriately and in good taste to take the edge off. As Covid has naturally led to the decline of live events, creatives around the world have found that having events indoors is the most effective and safest way to stay connected with fans. A while ago I filmed a prestigious event - 'Buy Black Weekend' in The Royal Bank of Scotland in the City of London; hosted by Carol Cato's company - Noir. 513 views, 21 likes, 0 loves, 1 comments, 4 shares, Facebook Watch Videos from Eddie Nestor: or gbeng Sheba Montserrat Catch me, Curtis Walker Comedian The Boss Lady Lisa Nestor and guests. I have had a few calls from friends this week and an awful lot of ribbing about my comments in last week's diary about being "The Man." "She's what celebrities need to be." I must say I really respect you as an individual for your achievements. 2023 BBC. Maybe cos, now I can check up on you online, which is cool. You can only do one day at a time, which is frustrating. We trust you to make any changes subtle ones.We send our love to you and yours and wish you a speedy and full recovery.Best wishes. Fewer than 5% of roles in Costume and Wardrobe, Hair and Make-Up and Set Design are filled by those from a BAME group, and fewer than 10% of programme contributions in Sound and Post Production. (-: Owen Da TruthBest of wishes to you The Man! On doing our first room, we realised nope, this needs to be a safe space for Black journalists. We also make a point of not making derogatory comments about any of our guests after they have been on the show. She did become very tired and took a good two years to even feel any thing like herself again. My name is called ahead of people who look like they have been sitting there for quite some time. Just not right. I love your drivetime show. What is that about? i also like "the sergeant" read out e-mails, but why hasn't she got a name? Love your show with Kath, Sunday I'm not often in to listen but love the show when I do. Lisa Edelstein stands at the height of 1.68m/ five feet and five inches. She still looks the same from when I used to see her as a little girl from her old school. BernardA great big BIGUP to you and the lovely Kath. Keep your eyes on the prize.". Pah! You know that. Here is me sending you a text telling you to write a book or something, and then find you have been doing this diary? I continue to have you in my thoughts. We are here, and we're not going anywhere. Video, 00:15:23How America moves beyond its racist past, Two women, one big conversation. You two are a match made in Heaven.You guys brighten my afternoons with your playfull banter, and most of all the depth of your combined knowledge regardless what the subject.Drivetime is such a refreshing way to drive home, I sometimes enjoy being stuck in the traffic.I am sure with Gods help and the whole of the family praying for you, you will get thru this illness. Angie Le Mar, widely hailed as the UKs first lady of Black comedy, hosted her very own An Audience With event just before Christmas, which treated Zoom attendees to a night of laughter, special guests and funny stories. We have seen John a lot on our screens over the past couple of years but we only ever get soundbites from him. So take your timeLisa's rightyou need to rest, however boring and depressing that might bebut I'm sure you'll find a good balance. Am I rambling? Cross My Heart: Dirigido por Eddie Garcia. And particularly in the off-screen and senior working opportunities it offers to people from different ethnic backgrounds. look after yourself! It would probably be alright but just in case. as for the wellness, as someone who spent some time in a coma last year and still may have to face major surgery suggest this. From a council estate in East London, the son of Afro-Caribbean immigrants, Eddie Nestor talks Hackney hipsters, Windrush, tracing African roots, hanging with Idris Elba, getting accosted in a dark alley in Thailand and 'being the first black guy to do a Persil ad in South Africa'. But there are hurdles too. The audience hasnt changed, they are just seated somewhere else, and this was really encouraging, knowing that the audience are just waiting for you to deliver the goods. Keep up the good work. Eddie Nestor estimated net worth is $10 million US dollars. Dear Eddie, get well soon and keep positive. Your a positive role model to our young black people and we need more respresentation from black people in a position of authority to address the youth of today. We trust you to make any changes subtle ones.We send our love to you and yours and wish you a speedy and full recovery.Best wishes. Blessing to you and yours, Hi Eddie, I enjoy listening to your show - you are a true inspiration. Your grizzly style is what keeps me and many hundreds hugely entertained! While doing an amazing job at keeping her personal life private,Headley has maintained a presence on social media where she promotes her work and highlights other nods to Black excellence. But I dont because that would be rude and as you know if you listen to my shows I am not rude. It was as though she was saying "Real Men" do it in one go. Feeling fine and still looking goodand my misses backs that!! God bless you and your family. God bless you and your family. Missed you completely in casualty and then felt like I'd found an old friend when I discovered you were doing the graveyard shift on Choice. By the way, in Kath's words, "How did you get her?!" You said there are hard days but it is looking forward to the good days that keep us all going. Despite its boom in popularity, Clubhouse has a number of security issues relating to how users data is shared. Eddie, your diary is great. Before lockdown I had done many live shows, evenings with an audience with Angie. Yes, a woman like your wife. It's the only thing that makes the traffic jams bearable! Keep up the good work and you are always in my thoughts and prayers, also I have all my friends praying for you now . It was found during her postnatal examination. Seriously, I'm rooting for you, praying for your recovery and return to good health. I am one of the silent majority who have marvelled at your wit on the Real Mckoy (still catching bits on UTube), been surprised at you turning up in Trainspotting. Video, 00:04:20. Joanne. We cant have you kicking the bucket at 30 can we :), karen from blackpoolmy son had hodgkins just like u unfortuanetely for him he had to have three years chemo the tumours kept returning ,then it was radiotheraphy and still the tumours returned he has had a bonemarrow transplant that was in january and now he is doing really well and is back at school part-time its been hard on him but i do believe it has made him a strong person he intends o enjoy what life and if u stay strong and keep busy you will be just fine hope u get better quicker than my son all the best eddie my thoughts and my prayers are with u i will keep your picture and ask in prayer to keep u strong good look with your show x, Shirley BerridgeIt has a lot to do with attitude Eddie and yours is spot on! Time is a master my friend. Eddie its Jules from Manchester, happened on this site by accident and shocked and upset to hear you arent well, I dont know if this actually makes it to you but I hope so I hope the chemo has worked and that you are on the road to recovery. We are with you always in our hearts, thoughts and prayers. Time is a master my friend. Then I see the tears start to well up in her eyes as she explains {again} that things are not what they used to be, that I am ill and I stop and think. ;-), Lauren (Hackney)You know Eddie, we all hear you when you say that work is part of healing and coping for you, and we (selfishly) want to hear you on the air..but we love you and we want you better. D'ya know what - it's encouraging for me to hear your positive mental attitude because that is what is going to see you through your treatment and recovery! The Covid-19 pandemic has seen an increase in Black online talk shows led by prominent figures within entertainment, media and business. The gatekeeper is there to interpret what they think middle England wants. The first numbers concern my mum who has helped bring my weight back up to 12st after watching it fall to 11st 3lb in the days immediately after coming out of hospital. So you find yourself trying different things over a period of time. and fully recovered you can look back on with pride.Just saw the picture of your wife on the site, and in the words of Kath yesterday, 'How did you pull that off?'. I want this current generation to be educated about issues where our parents did not feel at east to talk about such as menopause and relationship dilemmas, making of wills and fibroids. Best Regards. May God bless you & keep you. Moreover, it is a safe space for Black journalists to be themselves and share their experiences in the industry. eddie i love your shows mate i couldnt beleve it when i heard you were ill hope you read these messages when you can get well soon and look forword to haveing you back 6 days a week very soon, Eddie i didnt know you was ill mate. God bless you and your lovely wife. WinstonDear Eddie, Hope you are feeling well today, i have been listening to your weekday show for some time now i look forward to 5pm as i drive around London, I find it is really enjoyable and sometimes challenging listening, i like your sence of humour and wish you all the very best in getting well again. And I am not really sure how you prepare yourself for the follow up. How much time and money, I wonder, each year is wasted in the NHS by people not turning up for appointments? The platform, worth over $100m (73m), was launched by tech entrepreneurs Paul Davidson and Rohan Seth in March 2020 but soared in popularity in the UK at the end of last year. Invite him into your life and he will strenghten you and bring about your healing." "I've put God first, and that's been what's kept me thriving. However, if they ask you to come back once more and give you a chance to redeem yourself, I have two words that might be of help to you and all of my fellow blokes out there: WHEAT GERM!Eddie, LOAD UP on wheat germ before you go back to the hospital and you'll be well equipped to break the record for the fastest time ever! So i read it and just wanted to wish you luck with all that's happening in your life, and hope you hold those positive thoughts because they will get you through. Hackney North and Stoke Newington MP Diane Abbot told BBC Radio London's Eddie Nestor the strip-search had made her "feel sick as a mother" and that "racism absolutely played a part". Eddie I love your show and listen to it whenever I can. Pah! Parking attendant in serious condition after being attacked. It is no more than I have come to expect from you and is yet another thing that when you have finished chemo. I do remember the hardest thing for all of us to deal with was other peoples sympathy! The way you guys are is so funny, even though times are hard. In the film, Prince Akeem (portrayed by Murphy)set his sights on Lisa, played by Shari Headley, after leaving his native Zamunda and arriving in Queens, New York in hopes of finding a woman to become his wife and queen,via IMDb. At that time the waiting list was 9 months for treatment and his prognosis untreated was 6 months to live so we sold everything and I got another job on the nightshift and we paid for him to go to the US for treatment. Well I had a number of texts that said it went well and even my ever doubtful wife said she could not tell the difference and that it was nice hearing the sergeant read e-mails. The Mrs is gorgeous! not worth it? Sherry Dixon, former editor of Pride Magazine one of the UKs longest running Black lifestyle magazines, launched her online chat-show Lets Talk at the end of April 2020. HerInstagram bio pays homage to the role that helped make her a recognizable face in Hollywood as she refers to herself as the "Queen of Zamunda." When you talk about the effect this has on your wife I think of my husband, who constantly tells me to "take it easy, stop doing 'stuff' and not worry about going back to work" It looks like I'm going to get better, they caught it early.