Jonnie Irwin discusses difficult home decisions after terminal cancer diagnosis
Jonnie Irwin has opened up on his difficult home decisions as he is flooded with support from fans.
The A Place In The Sun star, 49, shared he is undergoing a huge home renovation following his terminal cancer diagnosis. He was given six months to live back in 2020 when he was told he had lung cancer, which has since sadly spread to his brain. Jonnie has been sharing many updates with fans about himself and his family on his Instagram page.
The presenter shares children Rex, four, and two-year-old twins Rafa and Cormac with his wife Jessica. His young family are currently dealing with work taking place in their home. Jonnie gave an update to his fans from outside their house. He captioned the video: "Decisions decisions…#renovation."
Jonnie said in the clip: "Quick update on the project. That portaloo is stinking. The portico is massive, really taking shape. The cladding is also on – I’m loving that big open window. It will make all the difference to the design. You’ve noticed the cladding, we wanted cladding but I didn’t wanna pretend it wasn’t a 1960s building, but if you take a step back, that there is a window."
He added: "The builders are going to love me, but I think it needs to be full height or it looks a bit half-a**ed. So that’s a conversation I’m gonna have to have, they seem quite open to it at the moment. This is going to be all solid wood but it’s gonna have a doorway in it. I’m quite pleased with that design. I’m getting decision fatigue at the moment but it’s exciting now, things are going up instead of getting ripped off, it’s all very positive."
Jonnie Irwin will record video messages for wife and kids to watch after he diesThe property expert was showered with support from fans, as one said: "You legend… your energy is amazing! Half a**ed haha … my mum used to say that." Another added: "Jonnie you can always make the best decisions! You young man are looking fantastic, follow your heart I would have cobbles because it’s different & edgy. The house is beautiful you should be proud! Love to your family."
Someone else wrote: "You are truly inspirational. It’s so good to see you looking so well and so full of energy. Whatever you are doing to keep healthy keep doing it!!." While a fourth commented: "Your just amazing person, deeply loved by many." Earlier this week Jonnie shared his pride as his son got ready to go to school for the first time.
Jonnie shared an adorable snap of his eldest son Rex wearing black shorts and a sweater. "First day of school. I’m so proud of him I could burst x," Jonnie captioned the photo that was taken in the family's back garden. Fans loved the update and took to the comment section to share their joy for the family. One user said: "So glad you can enjoy this special milestone."
"Omg such a munchkin. Well done mommy and daddy excellent job," another user said while one fan commented: "It's so very special and precious, the first day at school - so nany feelings for both parents and child. He is very cute." Another user added: "He's adorable jonnie, looks so smart and every reason to be proud."