A Place in the Sun ‘extremely saddened’ by Jonnie Irwin diagnosis

On Monday morning, it was revealed that A Place in the Sun presenter Jonnie Irwin has just months to live after his lung cancer spread to his brain. The presenter was first diagnosed with lung cancer back in 2020 after his vision went blurry during filming for A Place in the Sun. After the news was exclusively revealed by Hello! magazine, Channel 4 spoke out about the sad news and expressed its love and concern for Jonnie.Freeform Productions and Channel 4 released a joint statement touching on his recent diagnosis.They told Express.co.uk: “We were and remain, extremely saddened by the news of Jonnie’s illness. Our thoughts remain with him and his family at this incredibly difficult time.”We applaud his decision to talk openly about his cancer.”Until now, the star chose to keep his illness private but has since decided to give his only interview in a bid to get “the monkey off my back”.READ MORE: Mike Tindall’s ‘budgie smugglers’ spark frenzy with I’m A Celeb fans A Place in the Sun ‘extremely saddened’ by Jonnie Irwin cancer diagnosis (Image: CHANNEL 4) Jonnie was first diagnosed with cancer back in 2020 (Image: CHANNEL 4) Jonnie has been a firm favorite on the Channel 4 show (Image: CHANNEL 4) Jonnie explained that he wanted to address it to help other people with cancer (Image: INSTAGRAM )He explained that within a week of flying home from filming, he was given six months to live and recalls having to go home to tell his wife, who was looking after their sons.”All I could do was apologise to her. I felt so responsible,” Jonnie revealed.Chemotherapy and drugs have helped prolong Jonnie’s life and exceeded the six-month mark that he was originally given.Jonnie admitted that only his family and a small group of friends knew about his illness but now wants to help others with cancer and encourage people to take out life insurance.DON’T MISS…Mike Tindall sparks uproar for ’embarrassing’ the royals [INSIGHT]Strictly fans devastated after results for week eight leaked ‘Gutted!’ [WATCH]I’m A Celeb fans devastated at Olivia Attwood’s reason for exit  [LATEST]Taking to his Instagram to let his fans know about the news and the interview he has done with Hello! he said: “Got some sad news to share with you.”I have told my story to @hellomag, out tomorrow. See link in my bio.”His co-star Jasmine Harman replied to the post and said: “Words can’t fix much, but what lovely words of support you have had here [on social media] 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.” (sic)