A Place In The Sun’s Jonnie Irwin is ‘so proud he could burst’ as his son starts school amid terminal cancer fight
A PLACE In The Sun’s Jonnie Irwin has declared his utter pride after his son Rex started school.
Jonnie, who has terminal cancer, shared an adorable snap of his little boy that was taken ahead of his first milestone day.
Rex was beaming as he posed in his uniform, with his silky blonde hair falling around his ears.
Posting the photograph on Instagram, Jonnie told his army of followers: “First day of school. I’m so proud of him I could burst. X.”
Replying, one fan told him: “Ah Rex looks so smart! Have a brilliant first day at school.”
Another added: “So glad you can enjoy this special milestone.”
And a third poignantly wrote: “Aw what a handsome little man, it makes your heart want to burst.
“I know every parent says this but for you Jonnie it is very, very special. Soak up every bit you can. Much love x.”
Jonnie, 49, shares three children with his wife Jessica Holmes. They are also parents to twins Rafa and Cormac, two.
The much-loved TV star is bravely battling terminal lung cancer, which has since spread to his brain after he was diagnosed in 2020.
He has defied doctors, however, who originally told him he only had six months to live.
At the end of August, Jonnie gave fans an update on his health during a check up.
The dad-of-three said he had undergone CT and MRI scans to monitor the illness via portable scanners located outdoors.
He explained: “I got some scans today. Not in a hospital but in a leisure centre car park. MRI and CT unit. In this, surprisingly.
“I actually had a great experience. We were able to park almost on the doorstep, no queue and done ‘n’ dusted in under 15 minutes. Well done #nhs.”
Since then, Jonnie has been pictured on the red carpet with his former Escape to the Country colleague.
Posing with Nicki Chapman, Jonnie was all smiles in the glamorous snaps.