This Morning star reveals secret cancer battle as they say 'I've had regular treatment'
27.07.2023 - 21:29
/ ok.co.uk
TV chef James Martin has revealed his devastating cancer diagnosis, as he revealed that he had to have surgery.The 51 year old, who often cooks on ITV daytime show This Morning, said that the cancer on his face has "returned on several occasions", leading him to have "regular treatments". He told The Sun: "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.
Since then it has returned on several occasions and I have to have regular treatments." James' revelation comes after he was accused of 'bullying' after concerns were raised over his behaviour while making James Martin's Spanish Adventure. James was accused of 'berating colleagues to the point of tears' and 'changing shooting schedules at the last second', meaning crew members were expected to clock in with just a few hours sleep under their belt.
In response to this controversy, James and his Blue Marlin Television production company have penned a joint statement, which read: "An unfortunate incident occurred after filming James Martin's Saturday Morning in 2018 where James' home was badly damaged. Blue Marlin Television accepted responsibility.
"James was shocked by what had happened and on reflection acknowledges he responded emotionally, which he wholly regrets. James apologises for any offence or upset caused, as he did at the time to the crew involved.
"Following this and some issues filming James Martin's Spanish Adventures, James and Blue Marlin Television agree that lessons have been learned which have been discussed with members of the team and with ITV," it continued. "Blue Marlin Television and James Martin have taken on board ITV's recommendations and
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