Jonnie Irwin delights fans as he shares 'good news' about return to TV

Jonnie will be back on our screens

Author: Charlotte RoszkoPublished 25th Sep 2023

Jonnie Irwin has delighted fans by confirming that he is making a return to our TV screens this week. The 49-year-old A Place in the Sun host has sadly been diagnosed with terminal cancer and has shared updates on his life on his Instagram page.

In a post shared on Sunday (24th September), Jonnie revealed that he will be back on our televisions in a brand-new episode of Escape to the Country, which will air on BBC One at 3pm on Monday (25th September).

Sharing a series of behind-the-scenes snaps from filming, Jonnie gave fans a hint of what they can expect from the show. Captioning the images, he wrote: 'Good news to start the week, there's a brand new episode of @escape_country airing tomorrow on @bbcone at 3 pm and it's one of mine! I head down to Somerset and look at some fantastic rural properties in some beautiful locations. Plus I also get to visit a cider farm - perks of the job. Hope you enjoy!'

Jonnie's post was met with messages of support from fans, who were excited to see him back on the show. One person said: 'This is great Jonnie. Will be tuning in', whilst someone else commented: 'How fantastic. You are looking sooo well. Can't wait to see you back on the telly.' (sic)

Another viewer wrote: 'Look forward to watching it...always enjoy your episodes the best.' Someone else commented: 'Lovely. My favourite show with my favourite presenter.'

Jonnie also made an appearance at A Place in the Sun's live exhibition in Birmingham on Saturday (23rd September), where he reunited with his co-star Jasmine Harman.

Sharing a photo with Jasmine to his Instagram page, Jonnie said: 'Reunited with this beaut for the day. Great show and so nice to meet all the viewers looking to make their dreams come true.'

Last November, dad-of-three Jonnie revealed that he had terminal cancer. Speaking to Hello! last year, Jonnie said: "It's got to the point now where it feels like I'm carrying a dirty secret - it's become a monkey on my back.

"I hope that by shaking that monkey off and talking to Hello!, I might inspire people who are living with life-limiting prospects to make the most of every day; to help them see that you can live a positive life, even though you are dying."

Take a look at some of the TV shows we can't wait to see return:

Escape to the Country airs on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.

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