OHMYGOSSIP — James Whale is to be awarded the first ever TRIC Recognition Award.
The 71-year-old broadcaster – who is living with stage four kidney cancer – is to be honoured with the special accolade that celebrates his outstanding work and dedication devoted to the TV, radio and online industry over the years.
TRIC Chair Daniel Todaro said: “James Whale is an innovator within broadcast media as a pioneer of the talk radio and laterally the talk TV genre in the UK.
“So many have carved out a career in the talk genre but James remains the king of the UK talk show.
“TRIC is not only honoured bur delighted to recognise an individual whose career has spanned many generations.”
Shock jock James – who has dedicated more than 50 years of his life to broadcast – could also pick up another prize at this year’s TRIC Awards.
He has a nod in the Radio Personality longlist, which is decided by public vote.
James is nominated among Amanda Holden, Chris Moyles, Jeremy Vine, Greg James, Sara Cox, Zoe Ball, Chris Evans, and Kate Garraway, among others.
At the end of last year, the TalkTV and talkRADIO presenter announced he had terminal cancer and had just months to live.
Speaking at the Curry Awards, he said: “I know a lot of you won’t like me, but this time next year I won’t be here. I have terminal cancer.
“As you might be able to hear, I am having chemotherapy which makes it harder for me to breathe, but I’m OK. Don’t worry.
“I am in my 70s now and I just want to say don’t waste your time on stupid things that don’t matter.”
Fans can cast their vote via the TRIC website (tric.org.uk) and across social media platforms: tric.org.uk/public-poll/. The vote has been extended to 5pm on Friday 19th May.
The TRIC Awards will take place on 27 June.
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