Alan Jones rushed to hospital

Alan Jones will be off-air "indefinitely"

The 2GB host is being treated for severe back pain. - by Grace Back

2GB radio host Alan Jones has been rushed to hospital and will be off the air "indefinitely", the Daily Telegraph reports.

The 77-year-old radio icon missed his morning breakfast slot on Sydney's 2GB on both Monday and Tuesday after seeking treatment for "severe back pain", the publication reported.

Fellow 2GB host Ben Fordham said the station "needed Jones back on air".

"Alan has more backbone than anyone I know so I am sure he is going to make a full recovery," Fordham said

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Macquarie Radio CEO Adam Lang said, "Unfortunately, Alan Jones is unwell at the moment and receiving care in a hospital. We hope that Alan is as comfortable as possible and that he has a swift recovery."

Jones had surgery on his back in November 2016 and has undergone several neck operations.

Grace Back

Grace is the Digital Content Editor at New Idea. Grace is a lifestyle junkie who has previously interned at Dolly, Stellar and marie claire, as well having written in the fashion and beauty sections at Finder.com.au. When not working, you can find Grace heading for the slopes, playing with her pup or stuck in a seemingly endless Instagram scroll.

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