Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleRadio One breakfast show host Greg James announced the death of his dog, Barn, in a heartbreaking social media post. James shared on Instagram that Barn was put to sleep on Monday, stating he was “floored” by the news. “I can’t really get my head around it. But he was peaceful, we were with him at home in the garden in the sunshine and I can’t stop crying”, he said.He confirmed he would not be presenting his radio show on Tuesday morning following his pet's passing. James requested privacy, asking people not to send direct messages or bring up the topic to him or his partner Bella.In fullGreg James ‘can’t stop crying’ as he reveals heartbreaking reason for missing BBC Radio One breakfast showMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in

Greg James has announced that his dog Barney has had to be put down and admitted that he "can't stop crying" as he tries to cope with the sudden loss of his canine companion

The Radio One breakfast show shared the post on Instagram on Monday