Jonnie Irwin wants to shelter his kids from his cancer diagnosis

OHMYGOSSIP — Jonnie Irwin hasn’t told his kids about his cancer diagnosis.
The 49-year-old TV star was diagnosed with terminal lung cancer in 2020, but Jonnie has made a concerted effort to shelter his kids from the news.
Jonnie – who has Rex, four, and two-year-old twins Rafa and Cormac with his wife Jessica Holmes – told Hello! magazine: “I keep being asked, ‘Are you going to tell them?’ but tell them what? It would be horrible news that they’d have to get their heads around. And it would confuse the hell out of Rex – he’s got a shocking enough day coming. Let’s bury our heads in the sand for as long as possible.”
Jonnie loves the challenge of fatherhood and he’s determined that his children won’t struggle like he had to during his younger years.
He said: “I encourage the kids, I’m positive about them and give them cuddles. I’ve started to tell Rex in private conversations, ‘You can do anything’. He’s bright, he’s talented, and comes home from nursery knowing more French than I do.
“I had a tough upbringing. And I’ve managed to do a lot in my life, despite that, but I don’t want them to struggle. I want them to have the confidence of a public school boy, but also be streetwise lads. They’re happy kids, they laugh, and are a lot of fun to have around.”
Meanwhile, Jonnie recently admitted he’s very “thankful” that he’s been able to spend quality time with his family over recent months.
The TV presenter told the ‘OneChat’ podcast: “I’ve been home more than ever before and I’m lucky to have seen every bit of their upbringing, and see how they change. That makes me very proud. And I’m kind of thankful for that.”

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