Jonnie Irwin’s devastating moment he told wife ‘she was on her own’

Jonnie Irwin, 48, has been told he has six months to live following his terminal lung cancer diagnosis, leaving his wife Jessica, 40, with their three small children. The A Place in the Sun presenter has recalled the moment he had to tell his wife she was looking after their babies “on her own pretty much”. That was devastating.Jonnie IrwinJonnie was in Italy in August 2020 while filming for A Place in the Sun, when he first showed signs of the disease.Tests soon revealed that he had lung cancer which had spread to his brain, leaving him to have the “devastating” conversation with his wife.Jonnie recalled: “Within a week of flying back from filming, I was being given six months to live.”I had to go home and tell my wife, who was looking after our babies, that she was on her own pretty much. That was devastating.READ MORE: Karren Brady brands Boy George ‘sanctimonious’ over Matt Hancock swipe A Place In The Sun’s Jonnie Irwin on devastating moment he told wife ‘she was on her own’ (Image: CHANNEL 4/INSTAGRAM) Jonnie shared information on the “devastating” conversation (Image: INSTAGRAM) Jonnie will be leaving behind his wife and three young children (Image: INSTAGRAM) Jonnie has kept his diagnosis quiet until now (Image: INSTAGRAM)Colleague Jasmine Harman penned: “Words can’t fix much, but what lovely words of support you have had here Jonnie.”I know you know this already, but I am here for you my dear friend, and Jess and the boys. So, so brave. Sending lots of love, speak soon, Jx.”A Place in the Sun commented: “We don’t have the words, we just have love, affection and respect for our friend and colleague of so many years, the wonderful Jonnie Irwin.”We’re thinking of you, Jess and the boys x.”DON’T MISS…Michael Douglas looks frail as he continues to show off new red hair [HOLLYWOOD]Paul Hollywood ‘engaged’ to landlady girlfriend after marriage split [LATEST]Tony Adams ‘in tears’ as Strictly star inundated with support [STRICTLY]While former Homes Under The Hammer presenter Lucy Alexander wrote: “Jonnie. I get so much joy watching you & your boys on here.”You’re one hellava Flippin amazeballs presenter and I’m sending so soooo much love & strength. #staystrong.” (sic)Jonnie is a television presenter, writer, lecturer, business and property expert.In 2004, he was selected from hundreds of applicants along with co-presenter Jasmine to present A Place in the Sun and has filmed over 200 episodes all around Britain.