I’m A Celebrity star Wayne Sleep has shared a devastating news, revealing that he has been diagnosed with cancer.
The former ballet dancer and reality star, 78, updated his followers on his health on Sunday, revealing that he had been undergoing treatment.
Noting he ‘hadn’t been looking like his usual self’, Wayne said that he is ‘on the mend’ and the treatment seems to be working, and he is now ‘looking to the future.’
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In a post on Instagram, Wayne said: ‘A few people have commented that I haven’t been looking quite my usual self recently, so I thought I would share an update.
‘Since the summer, I have been undergoing treatment for cancer.’I’m pleased to say that the treatment appears to be working, and I am on the mend thanks to all at the Royal Marsden and am looking forward to getting back to full strength.
‘I’m in good spirits and feeling positive about the future. Thank you to everyone for their kindness and concern.
‘Photo here on Friday at Kew Gardens looking at the wonderful Henry Moore exhibition. Much love, Wayne x.’
Wayne’s diagnosis comes 11 years after he battled prostate cancer, and he previously told The Mirror in 2016 that he first noticed signs when his PSA levels were raised back in 2010.
The dancer previously appeared on the ITV show in 2003, and has also appeared on Celebrity Big Brother and the BBC series The Real Marigold Hotel.
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