James Martin shares cancer diagnosis update in poignant speech ahead of career hiatus

James Martin stunned fans as he made a public appearance at the BBC Good Food Show on Friday despite previously announcing that he'd be stepping down from his roles to focus on his cancer diagnosis.The TV chef, 51, rustled up some food and even took part in a discussion on the Let's Talk Stage at Birmingham's NEC venue.The TV star, who has two restaurants and stars on Saturday Morning with James Martin on ITV, told the sold-out room he would be cooking three dishes, including his take on a KFC-style chicken, which he called a JFC. His appearance comes just weeks after he announced that he'd be taking a break from his ITV Saturday Morning show amid his ongoing treatment.

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James Martin has sparked some concerns from fans over his return to TV, as it came only a couple of weeks after his announcement that he was going to be taking a break from work. After telling his fans that he'd been diagnosed with skin cancer back in 2018 earlier this year, the popular chef and ITV star later went on to explain that he had to have a number of operations in a bid to beat the disease.

Earlier this year, ITV chef James Martin who fronts his own cooking show and regularly appears on This Morning, revealed he had been battling skin cancer. He shared details of his health when he apologised for his behaviour on set in 2018, writing on X: "I was then diagnosed with cancer on my face and I had to have surgery, which I couldn't do until two days before Christmas when we had finished filming." James' cancer has returned several times since he was diagnoses in 2017 and he has had to have treatment on his face. He has since stepped back from the spotlight, telling the Mirror: "I will be back fighting at the end of February but I'm going on a little bit of a break to get that sorted.

Paul Burrell has shared some happy news in an update on his prostate cancer, admitting that he feels "more emotional than usual".The former Royal butler has been battling cancer over the past year after medical checks for the All Stars series of I'm A Celebrity...Get Me Out Of Here! lead to a diagnosis. Paul, 65, appeared on Thursday's Lorraine, where he beamed as he shared his good news with Lorraine Kelly and Dr Hilary Jones.

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James Martin has expressed his thanks to his fans as he announced that he will be taking a break from his weekly cooking show due to further cancer treatment. Last week the celebrity chef, 51, shared an update with fans during a sold-out show in Liverpool, as he promised that he would be "back fighting" after dealing with "a lot of s**t with cancer." He has since taken to social media to thanks fans for their support after it was announced that he will be taking a break from his show, with Jimmy Doherty taking his place.Taking to X, formerly Twitter, James wrote: "I just wanted to take this chance to say thank you for all (and there have been thousands) of the amazing messages I’ve had over the last few weeks.

James Martin stepped back from hosting duties for his weekend cooking series, James Martin's Saturday Morning, as he continues to undergo treatment for cancer in private. It was the 51 year old's decision to take a break with Jimmy Doherty's cooking series to take over James' Saturday morning slot.

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James Martin's reported "replacement" on ITV is set to be Jimmy Doherty, as the TV chef is said to be joining the channel for a brand new on-location cookery series in the new year.The news, which comes following popular 51 year old star James' decision to "take a break" as he continues to deal with his cancer treatment in private, will mean a big shake-up for ITV.The channel kept James Martin's Saturday Morning programme as a staple for years, but with the TV chef's health taking centre-stage, they have rejigged their schedule. Jimmy's new programme will see the star jetting off around Florida to sample and cook various different local dishes.The five-episode series is said to be launching in February 2024, according to The Sun. The show was unveiled at Visit Florida's World Travel Market dinner at a swanky location in London earlier this week.

James Martin gave an emotional update on his cancer journey during a show in Liverpool.The This Morning chef, 51, thanked fans for their support as he revealed that he will be taking a short career break to focus on his health. James announced in July that he had been diagnosed with facial cancer a few years ago, and has now given an update to fans during a show at Liverpool's Philharmonic Hall "On a personal note, I just wanted to say thank you for 30 years of television," he said, prompting a standing ovation from his adoring supporters. "For me personally, I've been through a lot of s**t with cancer but I'm getting sorted at the end of next month," he said.

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