BBC Radio 2's Jo Whiley issues apology to guest for 'emotional breakdown' over sad loss

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BBC's Radio 2, and took to Twitter yesterday to apologise for her "emotional breakdown" on the show.This comes after yesterday marked a year since BBC producer Simon Willis died, a dear friend and godfather to Jo's children.Jo's Radio 2 show yesterday was a sofa session with Richard Walters.Richard is a solo artist and has released five critically acclaimed albums and four EP's since 2007.Taking to Twitter, Jo posted a series of three pictures of herself with her late colleague Simon Willis.She captioned the post in view of her 365,600 followers: "Incredibly beautiful session tonight from the sublime @RichardWalters @BBRadio2."Desperately want everyone to hear it - head to @BBCSounds to listen.

You won’t regret it."Sorry about the emotional breakdown Richard."This is the man I/we loved. Willy. One year gone tonight."Many social media users took to the posts comments to remember the BBC producer one year on and comment on the radio show.Jackiebreton said: "Loved this session, what an incredible voice.""I was also in floods of tears at such a touching and beautiful song.Thinking of my dad who died last year."Karen_Buchanan added: "It was such a beautiful session.Thank you both so much."Grief is so hard.

Love to you both xxx."Martinfrench_ commented: "This is why it's the best show on radio."I remember a year ago and how tough it was for you.

But you bring so much more to all of us around the world."Jo pulled out of her show on March 3 last year, after learning the news of Simon's passing.At the time she shared four pictures of him along with the Twitter message: "We woke to the news that our beloved Willy aka Simon Willis has left us & we are bereft. (sic)"There were 3 of us in our marriage.