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Victoria Johns

Jonnie Irwin bravely returns to work on A Place in the Sun amid terminal cancer battle

Jonnie Irwin returned to A Place in the Sun on Sunday as he battles terminal cancer.

The father-of-three, 49, was given six months to live in 2020 after doctors revealed his lung cancer had sadly spread to his brain.

Jonnie has admitted he 'doesn't know how long he has left', but wowed fans when he appeared at A Place in the Sun's live show in Manchester.

Taking to Instagram he shared a snap of himself and co-host Jasmine Harman on stage at the property exhibition.

Jonnie also posted a photo of his outfit the day before the event, writing: "Selecting wardrobe for @aplaceinthesunofficial LIVE Tomorrow in Manchester.

Jonnie Irwin returned to A Place in the Sun on Sunday as he battles terminal cancer (aplaceinthesunofficial/Instagram)
The presenter was given six months to live in 2020 (INSTAGRAM)

"It’s an early start and as I’m not fit enough to run for the train atm I’m prepping the night before.

"My wife can’t quite believe it! Cold weather calls for wool, wool, and more wool."

He continued: "It’s also are rare thing for @jasmineharman and myself to both be there on a Sunday so please coming along and we’ll hopefully see you there."

He'd prepared his outfit the night before (jonnieirwintv/Instagram)

Fans were delighted to hear Jonnie would be at the show, with one replying: "I watched you today on A Place in the Sun, you are a fabulous presenter. I hope you're feeling well."

Others were pleased to see the star reunited with Jasmine, with one praising the 'dream team' for their presenting skills.

Jasmine was one of the first of Jonnie's colleagues to send her friend strength when the presenter shared his heartbreaking news.

Jonnie with his wife Jessica (Instagram/jonnieirwintv)

Sharing a message of support, she wrote on Instagram: "Sending lots of love and support to my great friend and original partner in crime @jonnieirwintv.

"I know it has taken bravery to share your story. As ever a true inspiration & always positive and up for a laugh no matter what the circumstances. Love to you and your beautiful family [heart emoji] #inspirational #friends #brave #positivity."

In February, the father-of-three told his followers he had begun Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy.

Fans loved Jonnie on A Place in the Sun (Channel 4 / FFTV)

The treatment involves breathing pure oxygen in a pressurised environment.

Jonnie shared an image of the zip-up portable chamber he was using after walking to the treatment centre in Newcastle - captioning the snap: "And at the end of this walk…is this…hyperbaric oxygen therapy."

It's thought flooding the body with concentrated oxygen can help make cancer cells easier to kill with treatments like chemotherapy and radiation while also activating the healing process in a patient's body.

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