Jonnie Irwin has given concerned fans the news they’ve been waiting for, as he’s confirmed he’ll be making a return to TV.
The terminally ill TV presenter said it’s “good to be back” in a beaming selfie shared to social media.
In case you weren’t up-to-speed, the former star of property shows, such as Channel 4‘s A Place in the Sun and the BBC‘s Escape to the Country, revealed that he had been diagnosed with terminal cancer after first sensing something was wrong with his health while filming for work back in 2020.
The 49-year-old said in a shocking interview back in November 2022 that he was left “heartbroken” after claiming he was “axed” from the silver screen by Channel 4 following his diagnosis.
Jonnie has been very open and candid about his journey since revealing his terminal diagnosis with the public, and is known to share lots of heartwarming family photos and treatment updates to his social media platforms.
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And it’s on social media that he’s given one of his most positive updates in a long time this week.
The dad-of-three hopped onto Instagram to let his over 220,000 followers that he’ll soon to be making a long-awaited return to TV, as he’s spent some time filming property segments up in Newcastle for BBC Morning Live.
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Alongside what is a heartwarming selfie of him on location, with the undisclosed show’s camera operator working in the background, Jonnie has admitted it’s “so good to be back”.
He wrote in his caption: “So good to be back filming for BBC Morning Live.
“We’ve just shot two short films about renovating your home and what to look out for. I think my smug smile betrays the lack of a massive commute for once, and the extra couple of hours I got in my scratcher as we filmed in Newcastle Upon Tyne.”
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Although he admitted that he’s not too sure himself when the episodes will hit screens at this point, he’s vowed to keep his followers updated and let them know when to tune in as soon as he’s got confirmation of their air dates.
His caring fans have been sharing their well-wishes and messages of support as they reacted to the news in the comments of the Instagram post.
One fan wrote: “You are looking so well, much better than you have been for quite some time. Keep fighting the good fight”, while another echoed the same sentiment by commenting: “You look fantastic and your eyes are sparkling.”
Mancs can apply to be paired up with two potential partners for a ‘unique’ Channel 4 dating show
Emily Sergeant
Those who consider themselves to be pretty unlucky-in-love can now apply to take part in one of the most “unique” dating shows on TV.
Following the undoubted success of the first series – which has been airing on E4 for the past couple of weeks now, before concluding last Thursday (9 May) – Channel 4 has now put out a nationwide casting call for people to take part in the next series of its newest dating game show, Love Triangle.
And the show’s producers are calling on singletons from Greater Manchester to stick an application in.
Mancs can apply to be paired up with two potential partners for a ‘unique’ TV dating show / Credit: Channel 4
Unfamiliar with Love Triangle?
Based off the US and Australian programmes of the same name, the UK version is a so-called “supersized” take on the show, and it seeks to “turn everything you know about dating on its head”.
In what is a first of its kind for UK television, the brand-new relationship format asks six courageous singles to reject all the conventions and pitfalls of modern app-based dating in favour of a “radical” new approach.
Channel 4 is currently casting across the UK for the next series of Love Triangle / Credit: Channel 4
The six contestants will first choose a love match from two potential suitors.
One match embodies each single’s usual wants, type, and desires, while the other reflects their deeper and more “fulfilling” romantic needs.
After choosing one of the suitors to date, the other will then make a “shocking surprise return” to form a love triangle, and then, after dating and living with both suitors, each single faces a choice – they must pick one of their matches to “pursue lasting love”.
The casting call for contestants on the Channel 4 website reads: “In this unique relationship series reflecting dating in the real world, unlucky-in-love singles are matched with two potential partners, who each tick different boxes of their wants and needs, in the hopes of finding long-lasting love.”
To apply for the show, you just need to be 18 years of age or older, a resident of the UK, and crucially, single and “looking for love”.
Do you fancy yourself a bit of a brainbox? Reckon you’re ready to put your general knowledge to the test in the hopes of winning some money? And by ‘some money’, we just mean the small matter of £1 million?
If you answered yes to those questions, then you’ll probably keen to know that ITV has put out a casting call for people to take part in the next series of Who Wants To Be A Millionaire?.
That’s right… it’s been confirmed that Jeremy Clarkson is back hosting another series of the world-famous reality game show – which was revived to great success by ITV back for the first time back in 2018 – later this year, and that means the show’s producers are, of course, looking for contestants who believe they’ve got what it takes to make it to the million.
Brainy Mancs are wanted by ITV producers for a new series of Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? / Credit: ITV
A casting call on the ITV website reads: “If you would like the chance to sit opposite Jeremy in the world-famous hotseat, then apply now, as could be just 15 questions away from becoming a millionaire.”
Applications for the new series of the show are now live and currently being accepted up until the cut-off date of 15 November 2024, but the earlier you apply the better, as the audition and casting process is set to take place between 22 July and 11 October 2024.
To apply, you must be aged 18 or over on the date of submitting the form, and you must be a British citizen or have the right to reside in the UK, as well as ensuring you meet the eligibility requirements listed on the ITV website before you start completing this application form.