I'm A Celeb's Dean Gaffney had 'life saved' by bowel cancer worries on show

was diagnosed with DCIS (ductal carcinoma in situ) in October 2021. DCIS sees the cells within the milk ducts turn cancerous and previously, Victoria explained the lump on her breast was so big, she didn’t have to look for it.

the documentary explores the Duggar family — headed by Jim Bob Duggar, 57, and his wife, Michelle Duggar, 56 — who became reality TV stars thanks to their TLC series, “19 Kids and Counting.” They became mired in scandal when the couple’s oldest offspring, Josh, 35, was accused of molesting five girls (including some of his sisters), which led to the show’s cancellation in 2015. He was sentenced to 12 and a half years in prison last May, in a separate case, for possessing and receiving child pornography. His sister Jill Duggar Dillard, 32, who was one of his victims, speaks out in the doc. “I don’t even like to talk about it because it’s not something that I’m proud of,” she said on-screen, referring to the infamous 2015 Megyn Kelly interview in which she and her sister Jessa confirmed that their brother had molested them but defended him from being labeled a “child molester, pedophile or rapist.” She revealed that she felt “obligated to do it” and pressured by her father, for the sake of trying to save their family’s reality show. “There was an urgency in trying to figure out how the show was going to be handled in the wake of the 2015 events,” she said. “As far as recovery and damage control, you just feel like a burden and the weight falls on you to help.”Her husband, Derick Dillard (whom she married in 2014) described her Megyn Kelly interview as a “suicide mission.” He said, “I would not call it voluntary.“Like, ‘You’re gonna destroy yourself, but we need you to take the fall so we can carry the show forward because the show cannot fail.’ [The Duggars] were gonna do whatever they could to get the return on their investment.

BBC quiz show. The 35-year-old, from Greenwich, is famous for portraying Billie Jackson on EastEnders across two stints. He first arrived in Walford way back in 1993 where he was at the heart of a kidnapping storyline, before exiting four years later in 1997.

an interview with on April 8, a month-and-a-half before Tina Turner’s death, the singer revealed her celebrity crush. «I loved when we toured with The Rolling Stones,» Turner — who died at age 83 on Wednesday — told the outlet.Turner and Jagger collaborated numerous times throughout their careers, but their most important performance was at the 1985 Live Aid Festival in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, where Jagger famously tore off Turner's skirt while onstage as they sang «It’s Only Rock ‘n’ Roll» together.In her 2018 autobiography, , the «Proud Mary» singer recalled that night, writing, «Mick and I could never just stand there and sing — that wasn’t us. We had to do something.»«He looked me over. I was wearing a tightfitting black leather top and skirt and I could see a naughty idea forming.

Love Island winner Ekin-Su has revealed that she’s lost almost every friend she had before going on the show and now finds it hard to trust people. The star, 28, won the ITV2 show alongside partner Davide Sanclimenti in 2022 and the couple were popular in the polls, winning 63.7% of the public vote. Despite her popularity while on the ITV show, Ekin-Su has opened up about how she does not have many friends, telling Cosmopolitan UK: “I’ve lost every friend I had.

Scotland’s Charity Air Ambulance (SCAA) marked its 10th anniversary yesterday, reflecting on a decade of life-saving service to communities in every corner of Scotland.

Blur played a second warm-up show for their 2023 reunion tour in Eastbourne last night (May 21) – watch them reunite with Phil Daniels for ‘Parklife’ below.The Britpop heroes first announced their comeback back in November with news of a huge Wembley Stadium show – before going on to reveal a second date at the venue before a run of European festival shows and an intimate UK warm-up tour.This week, the band also announced details of a surprise new album ‘The Ballad Of Darren’ and shared its first single, ‘The Narcissist’.On Friday night (May 19), the band played their first gig since 2015 in their hometown of Colchester, playing hits and new songs from ‘The Ballad Of Darren’.The Eastbourne gig featured largely the same setlist, and the notable appearance of Daniels for one of their biggest hits.Watch the ‘Parklife’ performance below.blur blowing the roof off Eastbourne Winter Gardens tonight…with a little help from the legend Phil Daniels. Sensational! pic.twitter.com/hZEbpsfB7j— ajyeet mabs (@AjyeetM) May 22, 2023In a press conference at Colchester Castle ahead of their gig at the town’s Arts Centre, Blur spoke about the recording process of their ninth studio album.“There were moments of utter joy,” enthused bassist Alex James.

Dean Gaffney has said there is “no doubt” the reality show I’m A Celebrity … Get Me Out Of Here! saved his life after medical checks found signs that if left untreated could have developed into bowel cancer.

Dean Gaffney said he is 'lucky to be alive' following I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here medical check. The former EastEnders actor returned to the hit ITV reality show for its first-ever spin-off.

After three weeks of trials and elimination challenges, the first-ever I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here 'Legend' has been crowned. Viewers have been watching the action unfold every weeknight after the pre-recorded series hit screens last month.

I'm A Celebrity... South Africa star Paul Burrell has revealed his staggering weight loss after he was seen missing out on a place in the final of the ITV reality show. The former royal butler was one of several memorable former I'm A Celebrity campmates who returned to battle it out for 'Legend' status.

Dean Gaffney has revealed he put on almost a stone in weight while starring on I’m A Celebrity South Africa, while his campmates were “wilting away”. EastEnders favourite Dean, 45, first starred on I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! in 2006, and made his highly anticipated return to camp late last year for the spin-off All Star series that’s currently airing on ITV.

Dean Gaffney has revealed he put on a stone during his short stint in I'm A Celebrity... South Africa. The actor, 45, who is best known for his role as Robbie Jackson on the BBC soap, entered the all-star series as a latecomer alongside fellow EastEnders star Joe Swash.

South Africa. Former Corrie actress Helen Flanagan, 32, and EastEnders icon Dean Gaffney, 45, said their goodbyes after coming last in the Survival Trial.   The latest episode began as the next Survival Trial continued where the stars were all locked in crates filled with critters as they had to release themselves from the locks.

Princess Kate and Prince William were in great company Sunday for King Charles III coronation concert at Windsor Castle. Their two eldest children, Prince George and Princess Charlotte, appeared to be having a blast while sitting in the royal box to watch the show with 20,000 revelers. The family cheered along as Nicole Scherzinger took the stage to sing before Katy Perry and Lionel Richie performed for the new king and queen.

Georgia Toffolo, Andy Whyment, Myleene Klass, and Jordan Banjo have battled to stay on I’m a Celebrity… South Africa during a tense head-to-head trial.The camp’s pride leaders Joe Swash and Dean Gaffney were tasked with picking two members from each of their prides to go head-to-head in a “straight race” for survival on Friday’s episode. Former Made In Chelsea star Toffolo and actor Whyment were chosen for Swash’s green team, who have lost every challenge to date, while former Hear’Say singer Klass and radio DJ Banjo were picked for Gaffney’s yellow team.The four celebrities were trapped in four separate mine shafts and covered in sticky molasses where they had to dig for golden nuggets before placing on a pair of scales.

Throughout most of the ‘80s, Lisa Whelchel was known for playing the role of Blair Warner on TV’s "The Facts of Life." The character was known for being pretty, wealthy and a bit snobby, but behind the scenes, Welchel was just a teenager herself trying to get through those turbulent years while starring on a hit series. She recently revealed she was sent to a "fat farm" for gaining weight during the show's breaks. Welchel revealed that a scale was kept on set to weigh the actresses, and on three separate occasions she was deemed too heavy and sent off to a camp to lose weight.

Changes to your bowel habits could happen for a number of reasons, but sometimes the appearance of the stool could indicate an underlying health condition.

I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! star Amir Khan has admitted he "didn't really know" who most of the other stars were when he arrived in South Africa.The champion boxer, 36, who unfortunately left the jungle during Tuesday night's instalment, joked he's "really bad" when it comes to recognising celebrities and what's more, he struggles to remember names. Despite becoming really friendly with many of the stars in camp during his stint during the special edition of the show, there were only two stars he knew straight off the bat when she first arrived.

Out with one, in with two more. As Im a Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! South Africa said their goodbyes to Amir Khan, they also said hello to EastEnders stars Joe Swash and Dean Gaffney.The pair secretly arrived on I’m A Celeb to be greeted immediately with a Bushtucker trial, described by ITV as “one of the most disgusting ever”.The pair reunited with hosts Anthony McPartlin and Declan Donnelly, who explained that they would be drinking “gruesome concoctions” in a bid to win treats for individual campmates.