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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.

Miriam Margolyes has revealed she now has a “cow’s heart” after undergoing an operation to fix a worrying health problem. The 82 year old Harry Potter actress told how she'd had a transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) - a procedure that avoids the need for open heart surgery.The operation meant that her aortic valve was replaced by that of a cow. Miriam, who is known for playing Professor Sprout in the Harry Potter franchise, as well as for her chaotic appearances on This Morning, discussed the procedure on the Table Manners podcast with Jessie and Lennie Ware.

This Morning presenter Rochelle Humes has opened up on a secret health battle and revealed how she managed to overcome it. Appearing on Loose Women on Tuesday, 17 October, Rochelle discussed how she used to suffer with a stammer when she was a child and that she was forced to seek help for the condition.The 34 year old told the panellists: “I saw a speech therapist and my mum got advice to send me to the GP to help me build confidence.That's why my Mum sent me to dancing and singing classes - because I had a stammer.

First Dates star Merlin Griffiths has given fans an update on his health following his battle with cancer. The 47 year old barman, who appears on the Channel 4 show alongside host Fred Sirieix, says he wants to make talking about "bowel habits" more normal. Merlin was diagnosed with stage 3 bowel cancer in 2021, vowing that he wouldn't let the disease "get the better of him.

A close friend of the late Dr Uchenna Okoye, who is known for appearing on This Morning, has said that the Dr had no "apparent health issues" before she collapsed and died last week.The 53 year old passed away on Friday September 15, and her family and friends are now waiting on a coroner's report to tell them what happened to her. In the week leading up to her death, Uchenna had been enjoying a busy week, her personal assistant Mars Webb confirmed. She had been at the theatre to watch the West End musical Moulin Rouge, and meeting with clients to promote her new Mysmile dental product.

Eamonn Holmes has claimed that one sentence about Covid-19 got him sacked from This Morning after 15 years of presenting the show on Fridays alongside his wife, Ruth Langsford. The 63 year old, who now presents the GB News breakfast show, appeared on GB News' Dan Wootton Tonight for a bombshell interview in which he blasted Phillip Schofield, Holly Willoughby and ITV itself, amidst ongoing talk of a "toxic" culture at the broadcasting channel.

Days after revealing to her concerned fans that she's been forced to miss several episodes of This Morning due to contracting shingles, presenter Holly Willoughby has issued a health update. Having ventured outside for the first time since being struck down with the painful condition, Philip Schofield's co-host Holly, 42, took to Instagram on Saturday morning to share a snap of her dog Bailey. She captioned the snap, "And I’m out of the house!", indicating that she's now fine and well.

Holly Willoughby has shared a health update with her fans after being absent from This Morning for a week due to her battle with shingles.The 42-year-old TV presenter reassured her followers that she is feeling much better and hinted at her imminent return to our screens.Taking to her Instagram Stories on Friday, Holly expressed her gratitude to fellow This Morning star Dermot O'Leary for sending her some comforting soup and a delicious Reuben's sandwich as she continues to recover. Sharing a snap of her meal, she wrote: “Thank you @dermotoleary for the sweetest delivery of chicken soup and salt beef...

Holly Willoughby has revealed that she will have to stand down from her hosting responsibilities on This Morning for the week due to sudden health issues. In a post shared to her Instagram Stories on Sunday, the 42 year old television personality wrote: "Hi... just to let you know I may be away for the rest of the week as I have Shingles...

Drama has already unfolded before the festivities have even begun at the National Television Awards, which are set to take place tonight, Thursday 13 October.The annual affair – typically dominated by This Morning’s Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield, as well as I’m A Celebrity’s Ant and Dec – will take place in London at Wembley’s OVO Arena, with TV fans able to tune into the event at 8pm on ITV. While the event hasn’t even started, there have already been a string of dramas, including the date of the highly-anticipated affair being moved and some stars having to pull out of attending due to contracting Covid. Date gets pushed back The decision was made to postpone the event following the passing of the late Her Majesty the Queen on 8 September.

GB News presenter has recently undergone surgery on his back in a bid to relieve pressure on his sciatic nerves.The operation to ease his chronic pain, which carried a 20 percent risk of going wrong, was recommended to Eamonn after the broadcaster was left dependent on a walking stick and dealing with what he has described as “horrendous pain”. Having been dealing with crippling pain for the last 18 months, Eamonn Holmes is no stranger to health conditions, as he also came down with shingles back in 2018.Speaking about his experience with shingles as he partners with GSK in a bid to raise awareness of the condition and its potential complications, Eamonn revealed that numerous "stressful" circumstances in his life at the time had contributed to him developing the painful condition, as he placed a great deal of blame onto the mental health implications of his battle with HMRC.Waking up with the painful rash on the left side of his face, Eamonn explained that he had “no idea what had happened” to him.He told Express.co.uk: “I went to bed one day and woke up the next day looking like Quasimodo.“I had my face covered in blisters and had absolutely no idea what it was.

This Morning host previously tested negative for Covid-19 before re-testing today and being confirmed positive.On Twitter, she shared a photo of her positive coronavirus test and typed: “You are all so lovely! Lapping up the sympathy and sending love to everyone who is suffering. “Back to bed xxxxxxxx,” she added.The star had received many messages of support after saying yesterday she was “sore” and “achy” from a mysterious illness.@ShelleyBathy replied: “Hope you feel better soon. Me and my fella have got it too.”@The_Environmunt commented: “Feel for you.

This Morning and today was no different. However, Vanessa revealed on Instagram that she tested positive for Covid today after feeling "slightly queasy" while at work.Vanessa took the test after arriving home from London's White City Studios on Thursday.She took to her Instagram to make the shocking announcement this afternoon in view of her 135,000 followers with a short video.Flushed, she said: "Well it is, gosh.

Vanessa Feltz has revealed that she’s tested positive for Covid after coughing live on air.The TV star, 60, took to Instagram today, Thursday 24 March, just hours after filming in the This Morning studio and informed her 134,000 followers that she’d contracted the virus. “I’ve got covid. Gosh,” she began in the video.

This Morning fans were delighted today to once again be greeted by much-loved host Holly Willoughby.The popular ITV presenter, 41, was forced to miss almost two weeks on the show after she tested positive for Covid-19 and had to stay at home to prevent the spread of infection to her co-stars. Holly returned to the show this morning alongside friend and overjoyed co-host Phillip Schofield and she waved an excited "Hi!" to her beloved viewers. "Do you know? It's so nice to be back," she told Phil.

This Morning's Dr Sara Kayat is known for giving stellar medical advice on the ITV daytime show, but she's also built up a lovely community of over 40 thousand followers over on her Instagram where she shares her life as a mum. Despite maintaining that social media can be a "supportive environment," Sara revealed to OK! that she keeps her distance from Twitter in order to protect her mental health.

Holly Willoughby is set to return to ITV's This Morning tomorrow, 23 March, after testing negative for Covid-19. Phillip Schofield, 59, and Alison Hammond, 47, confirmed the news of the 41 year old's return on the programme as he said: "Alison is obviously keeping me company today and we're pleased to say that she's [Holly] negative and she's back tomorrow." Breaking out into a dance, Alison then started singing: "Celebrate good times, come on!" as Phillip giggled and added: "See you tomorrow!" The pair then began giggling uncontrollably as Phil told Alison: "You were expecting a lot for them to catch up with that," as Alison replied: "I was expecting confetti!" Get exclusive celebrity stories and fabulous photoshoots straight to your inbox with OK!'s daily newsletter Holly tested positive for Covid-19 on 13 March as she was forced to pull out of presenting Dancing On Ice with Phil.

She is the golden girl of ITV, fronting both This Morning and Dancing on Ice. So it's perhaps unsurprising that ITV bosses were sent into a 'tail spin' when Holly Willoughby revealed she had tested positive for Covid-19 this weekend. "ITV have been really careful to make sure their presenters are working in the most Covid safe was so it's a real blow that Holly tested positive," an ITV source told OK! They said the timing could not have been worse, coming as it did in the wake of Philip Schofield being forced to miss shows when he himself tested positive and Holly's period of absence while she filmed Wim Hof's Superstar Survival with comic Lee Mack.

Josie Gibson has stepped up to fill in for Holly Willoughby, after the presenter was forced to pull out of her hosting duties on Monday. Big Brother star Josie, 37, is hosting the ITV daytime show alongside Phillip Schofield after Holly, 41, tested positive for Covid-19. ITV confirmed to OK! Josie would be filling in for Holly shortly before she appeared on screen.

Phillip Schofield wished his co-host Holly Willoughby well on Sunday's Dancing On Ice after she was forced to pull out due to testing positive for Covid-19.The presenter, 59, was forced to present the hit ITV skating show alone as his co-host, 41, isolates at home. Addressing Holly's absence, Phillip said: "As you can see, Holly isn't here tonight. We found out just a few hours ago [she tested positive for Covid].

@Shaggy5527 penned: “Your enthusiasm always cheers me up, looking really well too.”@Realismrules commented: “That walk was always very calming and uplifting for me when it was where home was. Lovely to see it and that it made you feel good too!”@Paulqui86828822 said: “You are an inspiration Julia.

Kate Garraway has admitted that her life was "turned upside down" when her husband Derek Draper was diagnosed with coronavirus. The presenter, 54, spoke about Derek, 54, on her new BBC series, Your Body Uncovered, on Wednesday night.Talking at the star of the episode, Kate said: "Having a serious health condition is terrifying and having someone you love with a health condition can be just as daunting.

Eamonn Holmes, 62, reassured fans that his wife Ruth Langsford, 62, is "more than capable of looking after herself" after people felt sorry for her amid his on-going battle with chronic pain.The Loose Women star has been looking after him since the condition left him incapacitated, and he admits he'll forever be eternity grateful for her support and dedication.And he wanted people to know she's a real trooper behind the scenes."People say, 'Poor Ruth, having to put up with him,'" he retorted in a recent interview."But I assure you, she's more than capable of looking after herself!"The pair have been together for almost three decades; meeting in the 1990s, then going on to tie the knot in 2010.Last month, Ruth opened up about caring for Eamonn when he was struck down after trapping a sciatic nerve in his back.The presenter has been left struggling to walk because the pain is so severe.He previously gave a very raw account of his health issues before he began his new role at GB News, admitting he feels like a nuisance to his family.But Ruth confessed reading his comments made her sad.Chatting on Loose Women, she said: "Eamonn started his new job this week and because of that he’s been giving a lot of interviews, as you do."People have asked about his health because he’s had a really rough year this year."Bulging discs in his back, he hasn’t been able to walk properly, it’s transferred down his leg and he’s really finding it hard to walk," she explained."He said in this interview, which actually made me feel a bit sad, he said, 'I think my family are a bit fed up with me now.'"He said, 'The kids are a bit embarrassed about how I move around or don’t move around, and Ruth’s getting a bit fed up with me.'"I thought, well, I

Phillip Schofield has confirmed he’s finally out of isolation after testing negative twice for Covid.The presenter, 59, has been absent from his presenting duties on This Morning and Dancing On Ice after testing positive for coronavirus at the end of January and previously admitted he was “bored out of his brain” after isolating for a week. However, his luck seems to have now changed – on Monday afternoon he posted a negative lateral flow test, followed by another negative test today, meaning he could leave isolation. Sharing a photo of his negative test on Tuesday, Phillip wrote: “It's official!!! 2 days negative...

Phillip Schofield has teased he may be returning to host tomorrow's edition of This Morning .The 59 year old posted a photo of a negative lateral flow test, meaning his time of isolation may be coming to an end. Popular co-host Phillip could potentially return to the famous sofas alongside Holly Willoughby as soon as Tuesday, if he continues to recover well from the virus. Posting to his three million followers on Instagram, the Dancing on Ice presenter took a snap of his test results.

Phillip Schofield has revealed that he will miss Monday's This Morning as he continues to test positive for Covid-19. The presenter, 59, first tested positive for coronavirus on Monday evening and will also be missing Sunday's Dancing On Ice, where he will be replaced by Stephen Mulhern. Taking to Instagram on Sunday to share an update amid his Covid battle, Phillip posted a picture of his lateral flow test, which had two red lines.

Phillip Schofield has shared an update on his continual battle with COVID-19 after he tested positive on Monday, January 31.The This Morning presenter has revealed that he is still getting two red lines on lateral flow tests on Friday, February 4, which likely means he has to bow out of Dancing On Ice on Sunday.The 59 year old TV star looked very glum as as he posted a clip of himself sharing the news on his Instagram story. Dad-of-two Phillip first stared at the camera with a sad expression as he sat among his jungle of houseplants in his home conservatory.

Julia Bradbury has opened up on how she's recovering amid her breast cancer battle.The 51 year old shared the heartbreaking news that she was diagnosed with cancer in September 2021 and just one month later underwent a mastectomy for it. Now, three months on, Julia has returned to ITV's This Morning for a brief segment, where she told viewers as well as hosts Alison Hammond, 46, and Rochelle Humes, 31, that her "healing is going well".

Phillip Schofield made a virtual appearance on This Morning to update viewers on his health after testing positive for Covid-19. The 59-year-old presenter tested positive for the virus on Monday evening, so Alison Hammond has stepped in to host the hit ITV show with Rochelle Humes.

Alison Hammond will replace Phillip Schofield on This Morning today, Tuesday 1 February, after he tested positive for Covid-19. The Dancing on Ice presenter took to Instagram late on Monday evening, 31 January, to announce to his three million followers that he had tested positive for the virus and would have to self-isolate. He wrote: “well b*****ks!” alongside a picture of the positive lateral flow test.The 59 year old reassured fans that he was not too unwell and “currently just [had] a slightly sore throat.” In light of Phillip’s illness, ITV has confirmed that Alison, 46, will step in to cover for the hit ITV morning show host while he recovers.

This Morning presenter Phillip Schofield has shared the unfortunate news that he has tested positive for COVID-19 this evening.The TV host shared a picture of a positive lateral flow test with his three million Instagram followers. Phillip, 59, usually hosts ITV hit shows This Morning and Dancing On Ice, but his presence on those programmes this week has now been thrown into uncertainty. The picture of the lateral flow test shared by the ITV presenter clearly showed two bold red lines, indicating that he had contracted the illness. The star wrote over the photo: “Oh b******s”He added of his symptoms: “Currently just a slightly sore throat”.More to follow…Phillip hosted today’s episode of This Morning with Rochelle Humes, who has been filling in for Holly Willoughby during her absence from the show. This is the third week in a row that The Saturdays singer has filled in for Holly, who is off filming her new reality show. However, it is likely that Phillip will have to pull out from presenting This Morning for the rest of this week, which should prove to be a real shake-up to the show’s format. Holly was supposed to be off This Morning for two weeks, but given her absence today, the star could be staying away for slightly longer than planned.That said, both Phillip and Holly have been reuniting in front of the camera on Sunday nights to host the 2022 series of Dancing On Ice, which returned to ITV earlier this month.Phillip announced Holly’s planned absence on last Monday’s episode of This Morning. At the time he said: “Rochelle is keeping Holly's seat warm while she is off filming her new show with The Iceman.”The BBC survival show that Holly is set to star in will see the glamorous presenter team up with Lee Mack and

Phillip Schofield has revealed that he's tested positive for coronavirus, sparking questions as to who will be hosting This Morning on Tuesday 1 February. For the latest showbiz reports and breaking news visit OK! Celebrity News.

This Morning presenter Eamonn Holmes has turned to a "mystical stick" to help him walk as he continues to get back to health following a tough year.The ITV host, 62, has recently shared that he's been having a "very difficult time" as he detailed his journey with chronic pain last year.In a new interview, Eamonn, who's recently moved to GB News to present his show alongside co-host Isabel Webster, told how a "mystical stick" has been helping him recover.Last year, Eamonn documented his battle against chronic pain after damaging his sciatic nerve.As a result, the husband of Ruth Langsford faced trouble walking, but has since revealed that he is determined to get up and about more in 2022.For part of his recovery, the ITV star divulged that he's had a special walking aid carved out especially for him.Eamonn explained: " [It's] not just any old stick – this is a hazel branch decorated with vines from the forest.“It’s a tribute to the tree spirits, the most powerful and wise of all spirits."The star went on to reveal that his stick contains protection provided by the "sleeping spirit".He said: "Hunters from ancient times would knock on trees before they entered the woods, to awaken the sleeping spirit for protection – and that’s where you get the sayings ‘knock on wood’ and ‘touch wood’.“Well, touch wood this gets me out and about more, and that leg of mine gets stronger and better," he continued to The Daily Star.Eamonn's admission comes days after he revealed that his sons are “embarrassed” by his walking issues.Speaking about his mobility problems, Eamonn said: "For months now I haven’t been able to walk, sometimes at all, and it has really taken its toll on everyone around me too.“I can’t bend down to pick things up so

Eamonn Holmes feels "emasculated" after being forced to stop driving.The broadcaster has sold his car after battling a back injury for the majority of last year.Speaking out in a new interview, the 62-year-old detailed the impact a trapped sciatic nerve has had on his life.The former This Morning regular said his health had made 2021 a "very difficult" year.He went into detail about how his back issue has changed many day-to-day tasks.The father-of-four struggles to walk, despite intensive physiotherapy and strong painkillers.He has been left to rely on his wife Ruth Langsford and his "embarrassed" offspring.Discussing his challenges, Eamonn revealed for the first time how he no longer gets behind the wheel.He said: "I had to stop driving

Former This Morning presenter Eamonn Holmes, 62, opened up about the health struggles that have plagued him for the past year.

Eamonn Holmes announced he was leaving his position at ITV's This Morning to front his own show with GB News. But some fans have taken to the comments section where the latest promotional video for his programme was posted, insisting that the 62-year-old "does not look well" in the sneak peek. One Twitter user remarked on Eamonn's face, claiming it was looking more "flushed" than usual, before directly tagging the former GMTV host to quiz him on his health."Look forward to watching and hope your health is improving.

Eamonn Holmes, 61, is “getting better bit by bit” after suffering an agonising slipped disc, but he says the injury has made him fear he wouldn’t be able to cope if he didn’t have wife Ruth Langsford, 61, by his side. The couple are due to spend Christmas apart this year as the GB News host spends time with his elderly parents who live in Ireland and are unable to travel to England.He said: “For the past seven months, being incapacitated with back and leg problems has really scared me.“What if there was no one there to help me with the little things? To fetch and carry, cook and clean and generally ask if I needed anything?“Bit by bit, I am getting better - but let me cut a long story short.

Holly Willoughby, 40, has broken her silence after missing presenting This Morning yesterday.The TV personality unexpectedly missed filming yesterday, with Josie Gibson filling in for the star.Holly posted on Instagram this morning to tell her fans why she missed yesterday's show.In view of her 7.4 million followers Holly posted a picture of Josie Gibson with a crown emoji on her head, praising Josie for filling in for her at the last minute.She penned: "Thank you @josiegibson85 for saving the day yesterday...

Tanya Bardsley has quit The Real Housewives of Cheshire after six years, according to new reports.The 40 year old reality star "made up her mind" to leave the show following a secret behind the scenes struggle with anxiety.Tanya was rushed to hospital in August, following a stress-related seizure which made her collapse while she was working on a photoshoot.The Sun report the Real-Housewives star will complete the current series, including the reunion show but will not appear in any further episodes. Get exclusive celebrity stories and fabulous photoshoots straight to your inbox with OK!'s daily newsletter.

Fans of Eamonn Holmes have swooned over the TV presenter after he emerged from his battle with Covid to train with Ant Middleton.The 61 year old can be seen posing in a snap with the former SAS: Who Dares Wins star, with the pair smiling and shaking hands. Eamonn captioned the image: “Ant Middleton on Tour getting some pre programme training in with me in the wilds of #northernireland.Think l might have broken him We're both available for Bouncer duties.” He added a rolling eyes and smiling emoji.

Lisa Snowdon fought back tears on This Morning as she shared the story of her second battle with covid. The TV star shared how she experienced a panic attack after being “in excruciating pain” after her second battle with the illness and how she considered being hospitalised at its worst.

Holly Willoughby conducted a debate between two doctors about teenagers receiving the COVID-19 vaccine on the latest This Morning Tuesday, but admitted it the difference of opinion was “making her think”.The 40 year old presenter got caught in the middle as the doctors discussed whether young people should be having the jab, and whether they should be given the choice themselves to get injected. Holly then said that “it does make you think…” as she noted that the imminent decision affects her and her son Harry, who is 12.

Express.co.uk about how information on coronavirus “should only be” put out by qualified medical professionals, as opposed to the growing spate of celebrities who have been giving their opinions on social media about the virus.The GP, who has been a guest host on ITV's Good Morning Britain, said it is “great” when public figures share they have been vaccinated, but it is still important for the public to get information on coronavirus from “medically reputable people”.Speaking on celebrities who use their large social platform to share thoughts on coronavirus, Dr Amir said: “I think information should only be put out by qualified medical professionals or scientists, researchers, that kind of thing. “If you do want information, go to

Vernon Kay has given an update on his health after pulling out of his This Morning presenting debut after testing positive for coronavirus.The 47 year old was due to join Rochelle Humes, 32, as she wraps up summer before Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield return next week. But just one day before he was set to join Rochelle, Vernon announced he had tested positive for the illness, meaning he has to stay and home and isolate.

Twitter to break his silence after it was confirmed that he would not presenting This Morning alongside Rochelle Humes as planned. Over the weekend it was revealed that the star had tested positive for coronavirus, forcing him to cancel various presenting duties he had lined up.

Rochelle Humes has shared her dilemma over whether she would choose to get the Covid vaccine for her kids.The Saturdays singer, who guest presented This Morning on Tuesday with Eamonn Holmes, admitted she couldn't decide what she would do if her children were to be offered the jab. Mum-of-three Rochelle hosted a discussion about the jab alongside Eamonn, with Dr Nighat Arif and TV presenter Beverley Turner battling it out with their opposing views on whether children should be vaccinated.

Eamonn Holmes, 61, discussed an agonising dilemma faced by many, who like himself, suffer from chronic pain, as he responded to one of his followers today.The This Morning host said there needs to be more “understanding” toward those who rely on painkiller medication, after he revealed back in April that he had been suffering from a dislocated pelvis which had caused him increasing discomfort.The Twitter follower tweeted: “A key truth that people who panic over addiction to pain meds is that if you are in so much pain medication is your only answer, you will do anything to ensure you are in control of said medication & not end up being controlled by it.

This Morning presenters Ruth Langsford, 60, and Eamonn Holmes, 61, have delighted fans following their return to the ITV programme.