Jordan North has revealed the heartbreaking reason he gave up vaping after filming a new documentary after quitting his radio show.
The presenter, 34, bid farewell to Radio 1 earlier this month to join Capital's Breakfast Show, replacing its longtime host Roman Kemp.
And now in his latest project, Jordan investigates what is inside vapes for his new BBC Three documentary.
During an appearance on The One Show, Jordan explained he started vaping a few years ago, like many people, to help cut back on cigarettes.
Explaining why he took part in the documentary, Jordan said: 'I've been asked to do a few before and they weren't that interesting, but I used to smoke and to stop I started vaping. Then I started vaping more than I was smoking.'
Jordan North has revealed the heartbreaking reason he gave up vaping after filming a new documentary after quitting his radio show
In his latest project, Jordan investigates what is inside vapes for his new BBC Three documentary
He added: 'I wanted to get to the bottom of it. I was reading horror stories and to be fair to the BBC they said I can do it my way my style, and I said I didn't want it to be preachy either.
Jordan revealed he wanted to participate in the documentary to uncover the truth about vapes’ health repercussions.
Speaking on the heartbreaking moment of filming that made him quit vaping, he said: 'I don't want to give too much away, but I spoke to a girl called Gemma and it hit home.
'She has a serious lung disease now and her doctor said it was likely from vaping. She can't do day-to-day tasks like take the kids to school. And that day after filming I said I'm not vaping again, and I haven't vaped since.'
Elsewhere in the programme, Jordan joins Newcastle Trading Standards as they conduct raids on shops selling illegal vapes.
It comes after Jordan bid farewell to Radio 1 earlier this month to join Capital's Breakfast Show, replacing its longtime host Roman Kemp.
Following Jordan's huge announcement, it was revealed Jamie Laing, 35, will take his place - Monday to Thursday, 3.30pm to 6pm - next to radio co-host Vick Hope.
It was claimed that the news he was leaving the show was a 'shock to him' as information about the departure 'was issued without his knowledge in chaotic scenes'.
The publication reports that he had unwittingly already presented his last episode of the show by the time his departure was announced.
Tensions had reportedly been high 'for months' about his departure after he let producers know he wanted to leave.
Explaining why he took part in the documentary, Jordan said: 'I've been asked to do a few before and they weren't that interesting, but I used to smoke and to stop I started vaping. Then I started vaping more than I was smoking.'
During an appearance on The One Show, Jordan explained he started vaping a few years ago, like many people, to help cut back on cigarettes
The source said: 'Conversations were going back and forth between Jordan's people and the top people at the BBC for months, and over time they deteriorated.
'Once he formally requested to leave, that was it – he was off air, immediately.
'It's a shame it ended on such a bad note after 10 years.'
The BBC and Jordan have been contacted by MailOnline for comment.
Thankful for all the support from his listeners, Jordan – who also hosts the Help I Sexted My Boss podcast – took to Instagram to thank his 834,000 followers for their positive reaction as he broke his silence last week.
Sharing and album of throwback snaps of his time at the station, Jordan captioned his update: 'Hello everyone.
'I just wanted to take this opportunity to thank all my wonderful colleagues / talented producers at Radio 1 who many I consider to be friends for life and will miss greatly, you've all reached out to me over the past 24 hours and it really has meant a lot.
'To my amazing fellow presenters I wish I could thank you all personally, I've loved working with you it's been an absolute blast! Big love to Katie Thisleton, Greg James, Arielle Free, Ricky, Melvin & Charlie, Dean & Vicky, Clara Amfo, Matt & Molly, Scott Mills, Grimmy, all the rest of you fantastic lot, and of course my partner in crime Vick Hope… I'll miss being on air with you every day.
'MOST IMPORTANTLY the biggest of thank yous to the fantastic listeners who have been really generous and always made me feel welcome, your kind words & messages have been so lovely, THANK YOU SO MUCH.
'I'll be back soon, and can't wait to see you all again.'
It comes after Jordan North revealed he was leaving his Radio 1 drivetime show to join Capital FM, and will be replaced by Made In Chelsea star Jamie Laing
Jordan has stepped down from his Going Home show after a decade with the broadcaster to replace Roman Kemp as the Capital Breakfast host
But not all fans were left happy after the announcement as some fled to X, formerly known as Twitter, to share their upset.
One penned: 'Why do the good ones always leave?'
'Really hope this was your decision @jordannorth1 and that it means bigger things for you - we love you and will miss you v much xx. You will be missed.'
His replacement, Jamie, is a broadcaster and producer who currently co-hosts the hugely successful Radio 1 podcast '6 Degrees from Jamie and Spencer'.
He can also be heard on the popular podcast 'NewlyWeds' which he presents alongside his wife Sophie Habboo.
Jordan North: The Truth About Vaping airs on BBC Three at 9pm on Wednesday and is available on BBC iPlayer now.