Kirsty Young is married to Nick Jones, the founder of the Soho House club. Jones has two daughters with her and two stepchildren from his first marriage.
She was the principal presenter of BBC Radio 4’s Desert Island Discs from 2006 to 2018, and she previously hosted Crimewatch on BBC One from 2008 to 2015.
Kirsty Young illness: What forced Kirsty Young off Radio 4’s Desert Island Discs?
Young announced that summer, she stated that she was suffering from fibromyalgia, a chronic ailment that causes widespread discomfort, and would be leaving the show. She announced her retirement in July 2019, following an 11-month hiatus.
d her departure from Desert Island Discs in July 2019, saying, “Having been forced to take several months away from my beloved work due to health difficulties, I’m delighted to say I’m now well on my way to feeling much better.”
Lauren Laverne has been hosting the show since 2018. More than 3,000 programs have been recorded, with some guests appearing many times and other shows containing multiple guests.
