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Merlin Griffiths has opened up about the life-changing consequences he has dealt with following his bowel cancer diagnosis.The First Dates star, 48, was diagnosed with stage 3 bowel cancer in 2021 and underwent surgery to remove the tumour in April last year, but despite having come out the other side of his cancer battle Merlin has revealed that his life will never be the same. Appearing on BBC Breakfast, Merlin shared that he has been "living with the fallout" but that otherwise he's "all good." He said: "As anyone who has been through with cancer and come out of the other side knows, there are always consequences to something like this that are life-changing.

James Martin jokingly 'stormed off' the set of his ITV show following a comment from First Dates star Merlin Griffiths.The celebrity chef pretended to be irritated after Merlin - who is a bartender on the hit E4 show - asked a question about air fryers. James, 51, was joined by Merlin, 49, and fellow celebrity chef Romy Gill on his show, Saturday Morning with James Martin, on Saturday, 23 March. Romy - who is the owner of restaurant Romy's Kitchen in South Gloucestershire - got to work creating Aloo Bread Pakora with Mint Chutney and Chaat Masala; a tasty Punjabi street food recipe.

First Dates star Merlin Griffiths has given an update on his health, seven months after getting the 'all clear' after suffering with bowel cancer.The 48 year old, who is recognisable to fans as the barman from First Dates, has undergone chemotherapy and two operations to remove a tumour. But despite beating the disease, dad-of-two Merlin revealed that he is suffering with the "consequences" of his illness. He appeared on BBC Breakfast as First Dates launches a new series after 10 years on-air.

BBC Strictly Come Dancing Star Adam Thomas has told fans 'I can't believe it' in admission just moments before Saturdays live show. Taking to Instagram, the star shared an update with fans as he admitted 'I don’t want to go just yet', after news emerged that he was 'banned from rehearsals' this week.

Star of Channel 4 First Dates Merlin Griffiths has spoken out on the red flag symptom he ignored before a devastating bowel cancer diagnosis. The 48-year-old, who rose to fame as the bar manager alongside Fred Siriex on First Dates, has spoken out in the hope of helping others, and wants to encourage people to normalise talking about their bowel movements.

He's known as the chatty and charming bartender serving drinks to singletons on Channel 4's hit show First Dates.

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.

First Dates star Merlin Griffiths has received an "all clear" scan result after suffering with bowel cancer. The 48 year old announced the happy news on social media, as he shared a snap of the email he received after his scan. It read said:"Your CT scan has just come through.

First Dates star Merlin Griffiths has shared his delight after his recent tests came back clear, following his bowel cancer battle. The bartender was diagnosed with stage three bowel cancer in 2021 and he's been documenting his journey on social media, after undergoing operations and rounds of chemotherapy. Merlin took to Instagram on Monday to share an update with his fans and revealed he'd recently been to the hospital for his one year colonoscopy check up.

The husband of Dame Deborah James said she died in "one of the best ways you could have hoped to die with this terrible disease", in his first interview since her death. Dame Deborah, known by her social media handle Bowelbabe and a presenter of the You, Me And The Big C podcast, died last June at the age of 40 after being diagnosed with bowel cancer five years earlier.

First Dates star Merlin Griffiths has been flooded with messages after sharing a positive update on his cancer battle. He first shared the news of his bowel cancer diagnosis in September 2021 and has since kept his followers updated as he's undergone different surgeries and treatments.

First Dates star Fred Sirieix has branded his co-star Merlin Griffith’s an ‘inspiration’ amid his cancer battle. In September 2021, Merlin shared that he had been diagnosed with bowel cancer with a stage three tumour, and has since been sharing updates of his treatment. Earlier this year, the 47-year-old revealed he had his stoma removed, saying that it felt ‘very odd knowing all my insides are actually inside me again after 9 months of a stoma’.

Bowel cancer is the fourth most common cancer in the UK, with around 42,900 people diagnosed with the condition each year.

Merlin Griffiths has opened up on his ongoing cancer battle, explaining that he's on doctor's orders not to overdo his activity after a "setback".The First Dates star was diagnosed with stage three bowel cancer in September 2021 and has been updating his fans regularly ever since the devastating news. In April, he went in for life-saving surgery, but he's now revealed he's been back in hospital for several more procedures since then after experiencing some complications.

First Dates star Merlin Griffiths will feature in the entirety of series 9 of the Channel 4 show amid his bowel cancer journey. The 47-year-old, who works as the barman on the popular programme, announced he had been diagnosed with the disease in September last year. Merlin, who has been in and out of hospital in recent weeks, will be back behind the bar and serving singletons their drink requests as they prepare to meet the partner of their dreams in the new episodes, which begin airing tonight.

Channel 4 television personality announced last year that he had received the devastating diagnosis after doctors discovered he had a 4. 5cm stage three tumour. In April, Merlin underwent surgery to remove the tumour but his health battle isn't over yet.

First Dates star Merlin Griffiths has shared an update with fans after returning to hospital over bowel cancer complications. Merlin posted a photo to Instagram of himself in a hospital bed on Monday (June 27), which he captioned "Oh. .

First Dates star Merlin Griffiths has been rushed to hospital with cancer complications. The barman shared a selfie from his bed and wrote: "Oh. .

First Dates star Merlin Griffiths has been admitted to hospital after revealing he was suffering from bowel cancer complications. The TV star, 46, shared the news of his bowel cancer diagnosis last year after doctors discovered he has a 4.5cm stage three tumour. As part of his treatment plan, Merlin underwent surgery in April to remove the tumour and was discharged from hospital after 6 days.

First Dates barman Merlin Griffiths delighted fans by sharing a positive update after his recent bowel cancer surgery, announcing he had been discharged from hospital.  In September last year, the Channel 4 star announced he had been diagnosed with bowel cancer. He has been keeping fans up to date with his journey in recent weeks, sharing last week that it was time for his tumour to be removed.

First Dates star Merlin Griffiths appears to have been discharged from hospital just days after going under the knife. Merlin, 46, was tragically diagnosed with bowel cancer last year, but refused to let the illness get the better of him. Over the weekend the father-of-one shared a snap from his hospital bed where he said that while he had some “aches and pains”, he was officially tumour-free.

First Dates star Merlin Griffiths has shared an update with fans after undergoing a surgical procedure, following his diagnosis of bowel cancer last summer. Merlin, who is known for his role as the bartender who greets the nervous daters at the First Dates restaurant on the Channel 4 reality show, shared the news in September that he had been diagnosed with a Stage 3 tumour by doctors.

First Dates star Merlin Griffiths has shared an update from his hospital bed amid his cancer battle.The 46 year old took to social media to share a selfie and thanked the NHS for saving his life. Merlin wrote: "2am.Tubes outta everywhere. Aches and pains.

First Dates barman Merlin Griffiths has thanked the NHS for saving his life after undergoing surgery to have his tumour removed. In September last year, the Channel 4 star announced he had been diagnosed with bowel cancer. Since then, he has been keeping fans up to date with his journey, yesterday sharing that it was time for his tumour to be removed.

First Dates bartender Merlin ­Griffiths has given a health update amid his ongoing cancer battle. The Channel 4 star announced that he was diagnosed with bowel cancer in September of last year. He told of how he was set to face a year of treatment with doctors telling him he has a 75% chance of living more than five years.

First Dates star Merlin Griffiths is reportedly preparing himself for a "robotic" surgery as he continues to battle bowel cancer.The 46 year old TV favourite is best known for his role as a bartender on the popular Channel 4 show. Merlin has often been caught teasing and joking with hopeful daters on the show. He also encourages the contestants as they're shown waiting nervously at the raised bar.

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First Dates bartender Merlin ­Griffiths is battling bowel cancer after being diagnosed six weeks ago. The cheery bartender, 46, reveals he faces a year of treatment after doctors told him he has a 75% chance of living beyond five years.

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First Dates star Merlin Griffiths has revealed he's been diagnosed with bowel cancer.The 46 year old star was diagnosed just six weeks ago and has vowed he won't let the disease "get the better of him." In an interview with the Sunday Mirror, the star discussed the moment he told his seven year old daughter Alix the heartbreaking news. "I said, ‘Dad’s got cancer’.

It is the Channel 4 series which sees daters get to know each other over dinner, with varying degrees of success. First Dates has become a TV favourite thanks to charming maître d' Fred Siriex and sweet bartender Merlin Griffiths who welcomes the nervous guests into the restaurant.

It may still be lockdown, but there is a little more love about, thanks to the fact that First Dates has returned to our screens.The hit Channel 4 show is a one of the most heartwarming and funny TV series. and sees daters get to know each other over dinner, with varying degrees of romantic success.

direct to your inboxFred Sirieix has welcomed some brand new faces to his First Dates team.The Channel 4 dating show makes a big return on Tuesday, January 19, with a few changes.The latest run has seen the entire production move north with filming taking place last year in Manchester at The Refinery in Spinningfields.And, as well as some new daters looking for love, there's some new cast members too.Joining Fred, Merlin Griffiths and waiting staff CiCi Coleman and Grant Urquhart for the 16th