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Jonnie Irwin in cancer medication ‘changeover’ to manage pain as he shares selfie on the way to hospital

Jonnie was diagnosed with cancer in 2020

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Jonnie Irwin issued a health update amid his terminal cancer diagnosis earlier this week (Wednesday, May 31).

The 49-year-old presenter, who has been diagnosed with terminal cancer, took to Instagram to share the update with his fans.

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Jonnie Irwin issued an update on his cancer battle (Credit: ITV)

Jonnie Irwin issues health update

Jonnie took to Instagram this week to share a health update with his fans and followers.

A Place in the Sun star Jonnie was diagnosed with terminal cancer in 2020. He went public with his diagnosis in November 2022. He has since documented his ongoing battle.

In a post for his 165k followers to see, Jonnie revealed that he is back in hospital. He posted a snap of the A Place in the Sun live event poster, which is taking place in London on Saturday (June 3).

“In hospital this week monitoring a changeover in my pain management regime,” he wrote. “Fingers crossed I’ll be out in time to make an appearance on Sunday for this weekend’s @aplaceinthesunofficial LIVE event at @olympialondon in Kensington,” he then said.

“It’s packed with presenters from Friday including @jasmineharman @benhillmantv @laurahamiltontv @benhillmantv .Tickets info in bio and below; Hope to see you there…x.”

Fans react to Jonnie Irwin health update

The star’s fans and followers took to the comment section to show their support.

“Really hope to catch up with you this week Jonnie! Lots of love,” his co-star, Jasmine Harman, commented.

“Sending best wishes Jonny! You’re my favourite on A Place in the Sun and on Escape!” another follower wrote. “Sending love from Australia. Always my favourite. Hope this pain management goes well this week,” a third said.

“Hugs to you Jonnie. Keep the strength and the fight,” another wrote. “Really hope they manage to get your pain medication right for you. Big hug and lots of love,” a fifth commented.

Jonnie hasn’t shared an update since, so it’s not known if he is out of hospital and able to make the A Place In The Sun event tomorrow (June 4).

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Jonnie spoke on a podcast (Credit: BBC)

‘Hardest thing I’ve ever had to do’

Recently, the 49-year-old made some heartbreaking confessions about his cancer battle during a podcast appearance.

During a chat on the OneChat podcast, Jonnie spoke about how he told his wife about his diagnosis. He also revealed why he kept his diagnosis private initially.

Speaking about telling his wife about his diagnosis, he said: “That was the hardest thing I’ve ever had to do. How do you tell the woman, who only two months before has had twins, that you’re not going to be there anymore?

“I can remember it like it was yesterday. I’ve got no memory since my whole brain therapy, but that bloody memory stays in my head and it is brutal. All I can remember is hugging her and saying sorry,” he then said.

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Robert Emlyn Slater
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