Jonnie Irwin returns to A Place in the Sun amid terminal cancer battle as fans flood him with support
JONNIE Irwin has made a triumphant return to A Place in the Sun amid his ongoing tragic terminal cancer battle.
The TV presenter, 49, revealed that he planned to make an appearance at one of A Place in the Sun‘s live events in Manchester yesterday after he was axed from the main Channel 4 programme following his heartbreaking diagnosis.
Revealing his exciting work venture, Jonnie shared a photo of his outfit for the day laid out on his bed the night before in a bid to be super prepared for the day ahead.
Informing fans of his plans, he wrote: “Selecting wardrobe for @aplaceinthesunofficial LIVE Tomorrow in Manchester.
“It’s an early start and as I’m not fit enough to run for the train atm I’m prepping the night before.
“My wife can’t quite believe it! Cold weather calls for wool, wool, and more wool.”
Jonnie also confirmed he would be reuniting with his co-star Jasmine Harman at the show and expressed his delight to be back working with his fellow presenter.
He continued: “It’s also are rare thing for @jasmineharman and myself to both be there on a Sunday so please coming along and we’ll hopefully see you there.”
His fans were left delighted at his return to work and the opportunity meet and interact with him at the live experience event.
Jonnie revealed his terminal cancer diagnosis last year.
The dad-of-three, 48, was diagnosed with lung cancer in 2020, when he was told he had just months to live.
The star originally chose to keep his illness private, but has since spoken out as he revealed how he is making as many memories as possible with wife Jessica Holmes, who he wed in 2016, and their three sons – Rex, three, and two-year-old twins Rafa and Cormac.
Jonnie recently opened up on his plans to create a digital legacy for his children during a chat with Rav Wilding and Kimberley Walsh on the BBC’s Morning Live.
This has included Jonnie recording short clips for his children to watch back in the future each day as well as finalising things across his social media accounts and emails.
He said: “It’s amazing to think I too could speak to my wife and children after I pass away. My diagnosis has taken a lot from me but it has given me the ability to prepare.
“The only way to make sure your digital legacy is as you like it, is to take control now. And I’m going to take every opportunity to do that for the people I love.”