It may not be what he expected he'd have to do when he woke up this morning but Chris Moyles has had to deny that he is dead following a bizarre Twitter hoax.
The Radio X DJ took to the social media site to confirm that he was still alive and well after the hashtag 'ripchrismoyles' became a trending topic.
It started after his Wikipedia page claimed he had died in an "aubergine related incident".
Chris, 45, was quick to dispel the rather strange rumours by tweeting: "I'm alive #moylesisrisen."
Before adding a second message with a photo that had the text: "Chris Moyles 1974 - ?"
The rumour did leave Twitter users divided, with some wondering whether the cruel joke was true and others just playing along.
One tweeted: "Such a tragic accident. May you rest in aubergine heaven. #ripchrismoyles."
Another said: "Chris dies and still continues the breakfast show on @RadioX What a trooper!#ripchrismoyles."
"Listening to Chris Moyles on Radio X this morning. I can't believe he's died and is still broadcasting. What a legend! #RIPChrisMoyles.," commented a third.
One did the logical thing: "I tuned into check @ChrisMoyles @RadioX #ripchrismoyles."
Whilst another was truly taken in: "Had the pleasure of meeting @ChrisMoyles at a charity do once. He was surprisingly down to earth, and VERY funny. Sending thoughts and prayers."
