There’s nothing like kicking a man when he’s down. Despicable. The people at the top should be thoroughly ashamed Jonny needs all the support he can get. Emotionally and financially so he at least knows his wife and children will be able to manage in the future. Jonny please go somewhere and scream and cry and shout to get a bit of relief. My thoughts are with you as will so many viewers of the shows you were on. ❤❤❤
i tend to think surely he wants all his time for his family at this point ? He should not be worrying about this and running to the press at this time, you have one life , live it and look after those little ones
Such a genuine, kind and caring guy. One of my favourite presenters across the board. He exuded warmth and interest in others.To be cut off like that after experiencing such a loss is inhuman. What a beautiful family he will leave. My heart goes out to him.
One thing n0body has mentioned it would be impossible for the producers of a place in the to get travel insurance for Johnny -Sad as it is I cannot see they had any choice ???
Dear dear Jonnie My wife and I were really shocked and so saddened to,learn of your illness. We send you big hugs and love to you and your beautiful family. We love your presenting and hope you get the opportunity to work again. Hang on in there,loads of people are thinking of you and wishing you well. A Place in the Sun are disgraceful and should be boycotted. ❤❤
I have no words for how tragic this is. The diagnosis, the fear, the repercussions on the people he loves, the money. Having to contemplate the woman you love with another partner and not seeing your kids grow up. Devastating. Always liked seeing him pop up on the TV. I wish him all the luck in the world as he goes forward.
They couldn't wait to replace him with an ethnic presenter it's happening throughout television the white's have been pushed out of jobs not that I'm against them but it's another form of racism against us and a decent person like Jonny Irwin has been kicked in the teeth ! 😞 👍
I’m so sorry to hear that you’re battling cancer Jonnie. You are a great guy and a great presenter 🙌🏻. The Place In The Sun should be ABSOLUTELY ASHAMED of themselves for turning their backs on you and your family after 18 years! Good on you for calling them out on their lack of care, empathy & financial stability in your biggest time of need. That aside…I do hope you can still manage to make some amazing memories with your loved ones ❤️ Sending love & strength at this tough time 💙
As a cancer patient myself who was diagnosed with initially stage 4 till they operated and then 6 months of chemo I just want to say. 😪😪 Man you didn't deserve that , your such a lovely straight up guy and SO strong. I know you have to be but it tears you up inside so much. Let it out Jon, let it out with your family and really let go with them because it clears your thoughts and you can then just fill your life with their love. I was gutted when I heard the news about your diagnosis 😪😪 STAY STRONG MATE 👍😉😎
God bless Jonnie, he was the best a place in the sun presenter without a shadow of a doubt. To be axed like that was disgusting & those at Channel 4 who were responsible should hang their heads in shame. I don’t think I will watch that programme ever again. Stay strong Jonnie & I hope you have many more years ahead of you ❤️
I was diagnosed with cancer in 2019 and had immunotherapy treatment for 15 months and I thought I’d beaten it. It returned with a vengeance this February and I’ve now been diagnosed as stage 4 as it has now spread to my lungs and liver. I feel so sorry for Jonnie and his wife and young family, what you need is positivity in your life in order to help fight the cancer, it’s so easy to fall into a depressive state. Channel 4 or more accurately ‘Freeform’ have absolutely screwed him, both mentally and financially. I shall keep fighting and living life to the full for as long as I can. I sincerely wish you all the best Jonnie, keep fighting this nasty disease and enjoy every day with your family, squeeze the life out of every possible moment……..good luck to you and your family.
Listening to Jonnie's story, the production team of the programme "A Place In The Sun" appear absolutely ruthless and unfeeling, but as they say "what goes round comes round" , so hopefully they will be "rewarded" one day accordingly. I absolutely loved watching Jonnie presenting "Escape To The Country". Even when I felt down, his screen energy, so positive, always cheered me up. Would love to see him again on the screen. Love to you Jonnie and your family.
@@trumpofhazzard9176 oh shut up. A cancer patient is unfairly axed from a TV show he presented and you find a way to try to bring diversity politics into the topic. Weirdo.
This entire situation is tragic. You are so young and in my opinion the best presenter on Escape to the Country. You have a great family, a good life and it’s being snatched from you so unfairly. Rage against the dying of the light! You are loved and have brought happiness to many. My sincere thanks to you, dear Jonnie.
The way you have been treated shows that those ex-employers have not one ounce of compassion or loyalty and only care about money. So sorry for what you and your family are having to go through. I wish you peace above all, in this world and the next.
Johnny, I’ve watched you on a place in the sun for the whole time you’ve presented it, so 18 years I guess. My partner and I had a dream of retirement in France and you helped us so much in deciding what we should do. You’ll be delighted to know we did it 10 years ago. Hearing about your diagnosis was not only shock, but heartbreaking. Whatever I write will not change the inevitability of the outcome. I sincerely wish you a peaceful existence and calmness. You will still live on in the body of work you have produced over the years on many TV channels.
Jonnie Irwin always presents such a powerful sense of intelligent, caring humanity. We need him. I hope his value is realised and rewarded. And soon. Thank you Jonnie for all you give us.
My heart bleeds for this guy & his family. To also loose your identity such as your job is just cruel. Employers take note - support your staff better during hard times
I’ve enjoyed watching you from Australia for many years Jonnie. I’m so sorry to hear how you were treated when you disclosed your cancer to the A Place in the Sun producers. They were despicable in the way they treated you. I don’t know what to say that can ever make you feel better, other than you have given me many moments of happiness whilst watching Escape to the Country. I just wanted you to know you have touched so many people and I’m sending love and light to you and your family.
I live in North Carolina and became addicted to Escape to the Country thru the Dabl network. When I heard the news, it was heartbreaking. Someone who had been "in my home" affected me deeply and I continue to pray for Jonnie each day. I love what he said in another interview: I am living with cancer not dying of cancer. May God's grace continue in his life and his family.
Jonny I absolutely love you as a presenter. We’re not writing you off. Your bloody amazing. You didn’t deserve that from a place in the sun. Stay strong fella, don’t let what they did eat away at you. You’re the bigger man.
This really broke my heart, he is my fave presenter on that show, and for them to sack him when at the worst time in his life is so unfair. My heart, love and support to Jonnie, his wife and children
I always say your just a number to your employers and this proves it I’m so very sorry for what you are going through I love to watch you on place in the sun your my favourite god bless Jonnie xxx
This is so sad. So sorry to hear Jonnie has had such a devastating diagnosis. I will never watch A Place In The Sun again. They are totally heartless...
I cannot believe they treated you like that. After 18 years to just pay you off and bye bye 👋. How disgusting. I’ve never been so upset for someone that I have never met. Life is so unfair. Sending much love to you and your family. ❤
@@taffytop Allowed him to work as much as he wanted while he could. Working is not going to kill him, in fact it might prolong his life having a purpose and doing what he loves. There would have come a time when they had to mutually agree he could not carry on but surely after 18 years of loyal service they could have shown some support and loyalty right back at him.
@@katbar6066 i cant see an other production company doing anything differently so its not personal. If you've been given a short amount of time its best to spend it with your family.
I was diagnosed with Cancer a few months ago but am making a good recovery so far and have been lucky to be self-employed. I couldn't have dealt with the cruelty of being axed as well as having to go through what Jonnie has had to endure. I have so much respect for you man and your integrity, honesty, strength, and humility are a beacon for all of us. I hope that the people that made the decision to treat you that way have a suitable disaster in their lives. Utter, utter bastards, and let's hope that what goes around comes around. Bless you, Jonnie.
This is such an indictment on the self absorbed, unfeeling attitudes of the shallow and money hungry. Sadly, so often in 'showbiz.' It is an unnecessary kick when someone is already down. Talk about having people basically see you as a walking corpse... Just nasty. Here in Oz, your interview is interladen with adverts for checking skin cancer, so maybe this interview will save a few people. Hugs from Oz. Just shaking my head in sadness
Totally agree, Alan. I do genuinely hope those who acted this way get that karma. If only enough people wishing, could move these awful things from good people to awful.
Brave man, much respect, cry, laugh, do what you need. My dad was told he had 6months but lived 6 years. My dad was also stage 4 with bowel cancer. Stay strong.
You're a lovely gentle man. I hope you find some strength from the knowledge that there are a lot of people out there who wish you all the very best and are hoping for a miracle. All power to you Jonnie, and to your family.
Johnny I just want to say the courage you have shown in this incredibly difficult situation is an inspiration to anyone going through a similar experience. Your openness to share it for the benefit of others, when you have more than enough on your own plate to deal with, is a tribute to your generosity of spirit. Your kids will grow up to be very proud of their dad, you can be sure of that. Your beliefs are not my business, but for what it’s worth I firmly believe we are all on a journey with a purpose and the time we get here is just the beginning of it. I wish you the best, stay strong and stay close to those you love. ✊👍
Aww he’s such a lovely man, life just isn’t fair, how devastating for him and his beautiful family. Have been watching him for years on a Place in the sun and I still can’t believe this is happening to him, my heart aches for him ❤
Johnny you are a hero. You were always our favourite A Place in the Sun presenter. You always done your best to find the right property for your clients. Most of the others all they go on about is how many contenders they have. I’m so sad about your illness. God bless you and all the best to you and your family for what time there is left. We miss you on A Place in the Sun.
Desolated for you. You are such a great presenter: tactful, funny, relaxed and informed. It has always been a real pleasure watching you. I wouldn't have watched the programme if it hadn't been you. You injected the magic. I wish you and your family the strength to get the very best from whatever experiences and time you have together. I think your older child particularly will remember you and with help from your wife, share the memories with the little ones. You will always be part of their lives.
i felt so emotional watching this, i have watched Jonnie for sooooo long and became a part of my everyday life, such a warm and natural person this isnt fair.
Oh Jonnie, life is so unfair. There are no words to comfort you and your family. My heart breaks for you. I hope and pray that somehow you find some peace. 💜💜💜💜
I have loved watching you over the years, a true professional. You really do find out who really cares about you when tragedy strikes. My dad passed from cancer aged 38, friends disappeared. It's so sad people can treat someone in need of support so badly 😢 . We love you and you have our support! Xxxx
Jonnie, firstly let me thank you for the fantastic work you have and continue to do as a presenter. I have loved watching you work your magic for couples looking for a new place. I know exactly how frightening a cancer diagnosis can be as my own diagnosis was was in 2020. A family member some 18 years ago was treated in exactly the same way as you yourself have described. Fate can and often do catch up with people and that’s all there is to be said on soulless behaviour. Go make memories with your beautiful family. ❤
I’m so sorry you’re going to this Johnnie you brought so much pleasure and laughter to so many people, all these years, an incredible human being. I can’t imagine what you’re going through, a lot of people love you
Absolutely heartbreaking 💔 I find it so inspiring to see so many people who get given the worst news of their life face life and be so strong. God bless you Jonnie 🙏
Good on you Jonnie for calling them out, it's a despicable thing to do. Getting the cancer diagnosis and having treatment is hard enough without all the work stress (or non work). Have a good cry Jonnie and let it out, there is no shame in it. Apparently I cried loads when I found out I needed a mastectomy due to cancer but I've been lucky and I survived, it's been 4 years now. Sending much love to you and your family xx
Glad you are doing well. My daughter had a double mastectomy after 6 months of chemo, then radiotherapy. My husband had Colon cancer and was given a year 17 years ago, it was exactly a year. My sister and mother died from breast cancer, my father in law died from Prostate cancer. Make tge most of each day. Bless Jonnie, he is a lovely man and I am very sad for him, life is so unfair.
Oh Jonnie my heart breaks for you. As a survivor I can empathise with what you're feeling even though I have beaten the odds I was given.... there are no words I can offer to make this easier for you but just know that your beautiful family WILL be okay and those little ones will never forget you. Love & light to you all xx
Feel so sorry for Jonnie and his family. Always liked the chap Those people at C4 treating someone with coldness showing no humility or empathy should be ashamed and given a proper bollocking
I wish the production office crew would feel ashamed of themselves now. They deserve it after how inhumanely they reacted. It's all business to them, isn't it--not a spark of caring for someone's devastating situation or the family's grief. If there is any justice in this world, the show won't survive their wrong-headed dealings.
My father also had lung cancer and his work place did worse - they made his life hell when returned back to work so that he would resign. This is heartbreaking- thank you for sharing your story - Keep fighting and stay positive- I am still in contact with patients who were given 6 months and are still here ❤
That is very sad to hear,so sorry for your Father being treated this way. Human nature is despicable at times,selfish to the point of having no empathy for others when they become ill.
This is absolutely heartbreaking, you are such a very brave man Jonnie. How could they do that to you ,just disgusting.Sending you & your family all my love❤
You have just spoken about everymans worst fears with dignity and complete composure, we have watched you as a very convincing salesman over the year's, which we were easily influenced and worked hard to achieve what you were selling!. You deserve the best of everything , you and your family. You are a gentleman.
Dearest Jonnie, praying for a miracle for you 🙏💜 You are truly, truly loved by so many people for your awesome work on all of the shows you have appeared in and you will be sadly missed. Such a top guy! Sending you and your beautiful family so much love and prayers.
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You have given so much Jonny we care so much about you. Please find the nearest field and have a bloody good scream asap. Know that your lovely family will be looked after by your loving extended family and you will always be dear to them . I am furious with the TV company in PITS as they should realise you are still the same Jonny and being their presenter is part of your identity. Lean on the people who love you and know that your admirers are holding your hands. Love to you all. A long term fan 🧓x
Absolutely heartbroken to hear your diagnosis Jonnie. You are such a brave and strong person to share with us all that you have. You are a great presenter and should be encouraged to carry on all the time you feel able too. Your wife Jess, is an amazing woman. I hope you all stay strong and make a million happy memories with your boys ❤ sending love, strength and a big squeezy hug to you and your family.
Johnnie, you are a man of great courage and strength. Keep fighting, because you never know what is coming. I have seen doctors give prognoses that were so far wrong it was nuts, and that goes both ways. With my dad the prognosis was that he would live until something else got him. He lived 3 weeks. My sister-in-law was told 6 months to a year. 4 years later she is still going. You never can tell.
Michael tutty. Doctors told a relative that ghe had a weak heart and wouldn't get past thirty. He lived till 82. A man was given a year to live so used up savings on voi g around the world. The diagnosis was wrong. Cancer of course is different but wonder if he has tried elsewhere for treatment.
It's heart breaking. The amount of people with cancer around the world let down by their hospitals and health care during covid is an absolute disgrace. It's heartbreaking. My compassion goes out to you, your family and everyone suffering from cancer let down by the health system.
My husband suffered pain for months during covid. Huge extended stomach & passing blood from his back passage . .. managed to see the GP on numerous occasions but they didnt even take tests to try find out what was wrong. Disgraceful.! This getting no where went on for around 8 months so he eventually went to see a doctor at a private practice. He arranged for immediate appointments at the hospital for a colonoscopy & scans. Results found cancer.! Around 2 weeks later he went in to have part of his bowel removed.What would have happened if hadn't saw that private doctor? Or didnt have enough savings to pay for one.?x
@@thatcatboab my beautiful sister in law died from untreated stage 4 ovarian cancer 7 months ago, her requests for help were ignored by her GP until it was too late. My Brother, her husband for nearly half a century is ripped in two, how he survives each day is beyond me. This is the biggest peacetime betrayal in history from a government on its people. They should all die a painful, slow death for what they have done.
@@dickenscider7328 So sorry to hear ...what a damn shame truly is beyond awful, absolutely heartbreaking & yes it was all down to the fault of a GP in my case. The actually hospital surgeon & consultants were completely different altogether. x
The whole situation is so very tragic and I feel beyond sorry for you and your family. Well done on speaking about how you’ve been treated. Prayers and thoughts are being sent. x
When i first read of this I was gutted ,in shock . I have no words to say , it just is not fair!!! You are by far the best on Escape to the Country , never missed one of your episodes . I hope this goes easily for you and your family , it must be devastating for all of your friends and family . I mean i have never met you , don't know you but through the show and I feel like i am losing a friend . Much love to you Johnny , much love
Oh God Jonnie, I hadn't heard this and I am so very sorry, it's just not fair as I found out when I lost my husband to cancer at 47. Try and stay strong, keep fighting and speak to your family, tell them everything you want them to know, they are who are important. Place in the sun, you should be absolutely ashamed of yourselves, talk about kicking someone when they are down !!!
I’m really sorry to here about devastating news. Sending you a massive hug. Just remember you have given millions of people joy in watching you do a brilliant job in every aspect of your presenting. When we know you are the presenter we freeze tv get a coffee and biscuits settle down and always love how you help and sometimes guide people through what is a big decision You are brilliant at what you have done one of my favourite tv presenters on tv. You will be mist because there are not many presenters on tv that are as natural as you are. Sending you and your family all my love. Chris. X
This is very sad,absolutely heartbreaking.What i found tough was when he said he knows his Mrs will meet someone in time 😥One day in 2014 my wife went to work and never came home she was killed crossing a road near our house she was 35.I didn't want to meet anyone else after 18 years with the same person but I eventually did.Its a cliche but be thankful for every day especially with loved ones.
Any time I watched that show, I always said to myself how incredible is this man at presenting and so so professional and you could feel his dedication thru the screen. A rare diamond who will always shine bright! Tragic and despicable behaviour from Place In The Sun. This cannot be allowed surely!! 😢 heartbreaking
So very sorry to hear about your diagnosis Jonny, we have watched you for years on Escape to the Country and A Place In The Sun, your integrity, honesty and strength shine through.
So sorry to hear what you are going through. Having had breast cancer three times myself, I can really relate to what you are saying, and the feelings you are describing. 😥 I think my first one in 1994 was stage 4(?) and I am still here today. My last one was secondaries in 2009, and I'm still here. Thank God❣️ I did everything I could to maximise my chances of Long Term Survival. I pursued every avenue of traditional medical treatment and explored complimentary methods and lifestyle changes as well. (I followed and attended the Ian Gawler Centre here in Australia.) There are no guarantees, but miracles can happen. I hope they do for you.❣️❣️❣️ I enjoy watching your presentation of Escape to the Country. I love the way you are so open and real. GOOD LUCK 🍀🍀❤️❤️❤️
Someone I know was giving 6 weeks left to live and now 3 years has passed and still going strong....the secret is keep going and surround yourself with uplifting positive people 🙏 😊
Jonnie my heart is breaking for you and your family. No-one can say or do anything to make things better. All you can do is enjoy every single minute with your loved ones, they are the most important people to you. Make memories laugh and love and be loved. I admire you so much and your strength and character is amazing. Everyone is rooting for you, stay strong.
Dear Jonnie, I'm so sorry to have heard of your illness. I have thoroughly enjoyed watching you on both Escape to the Country and A Place in the Sun. You are the best and most entertaining presenter. Enjoy every minute you have with your lovely family. I'm praying that things will turn around for you. Lots of love. Faz xxx
Ooh I can't even believe this.. Jonnie you brought me so much joy watching you in the place in the sun. May you find strength.. Life is simply not fair!
Jonnie. I used to watch Place in the Sun and I always liked when it was you. They have got survival times wildly wrong before and you may have years yet - during this time they are making advances all the time. Stay strong. Everyone is rooting for you.
Channel 4 should be ashamed of themselves. They are heartless. Cannot believe it is happening. You bring such enjoyment to so many people. Thinking of you. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Very sad news of his passing, such an inspiration and shameful treatment by his past employer. Having had stage 4 lymphoma but now thankfully in remission I honestly found it mentally tougher down the line than after first being diagnosed, there’s so much going on initially it’s only after it all really sinks in. Thoughts very much with his family.
This is heartbreaking to learn especially when I've loved watching A Place in the Sun with Jonnie...a lovely gentleman...this is so unfair. Our hearts are with you and your lovely family Jonnie 💕
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There’s nothing like kicking a man when he’s down. Despicable. The people at the top should be thoroughly ashamed Jonny needs all the support he can get. Emotionally and financially so he at least knows his wife and children will be able to manage in the future. Jonny please go somewhere and scream and cry and shout to get a bit of relief. My thoughts are with you as will so many viewers of the shows you were on. ❤❤❤
Adding another fracture to his heart, channel 4 are vile.
I’m so sorry to hear this they don’t deserve you my heart goes out to you and your family ❤❤
They should be bloody ashamed of themselves!!!..I won't watch them anymore,..👎👎👎👎.
They couldn't get insurance for him, blame the insurance companies not the programme makers
i tend to think surely he wants all his time for his family at this point ? He should not be worrying about this and running to the press at this time, you have one life , live it and look after those little ones
Such a genuine, kind and caring guy. One of my favourite presenters across the board. He exuded warmth and interest in others.To be cut off like that after experiencing such a loss is inhuman. What a beautiful family he will leave. My heart goes out to him.
One thing n0body has mentioned it would be impossible for the producers of a place in the to get travel insurance for Johnny -Sad as it is I cannot see they had any choice ???
@@johnsteptoe9738 I'm pretty sure Channel 4 has enough money to cover anything that might happen
do you know this man? It sounds like he is a personal friend?
Agree
Dear dear Jonnie My wife and I were really shocked and so saddened to,learn of your illness. We send you big hugs and love to you and your beautiful family. We love your presenting and hope you get the opportunity to work again. Hang on in there,loads of people are thinking of you and wishing you well.
A Place in the Sun are disgraceful and should be boycotted. ❤❤
I have no words for how tragic this is. The diagnosis, the fear, the repercussions on the people he loves, the money. Having to contemplate the woman you love with another partner and not seeing your kids grow up. Devastating. Always liked seeing him pop up on the TV. I wish him all the luck in the world as he goes forward.
He was the best presenter they had.
Bless you Johnny thinking of you and your family ❤️❤️❤️
They couldn't wait to replace him with an ethnic presenter it's happening throughout television the white's have been pushed out of jobs not that I'm against them but it's another form of racism against us and a decent person like Jonny Irwin has been kicked in the teeth ! 😞 👍
I’m so sorry to hear that you’re battling cancer Jonnie. You are a great guy and a great presenter 🙌🏻. The Place In The Sun should be ABSOLUTELY ASHAMED of themselves for turning their backs on you and your family after 18 years! Good on you for calling them out on their lack of care, empathy & financial stability in your biggest time of need. That aside…I do hope you can still manage to make some amazing memories with your loved ones ❤️ Sending love & strength at this tough time 💙
Yes they are disgusting poor jonni such a beautiful soul .my favourite presenter .💕🙏
As a cancer patient myself who was diagnosed with initially stage 4 till they operated and then 6 months of chemo I just want to say. 😪😪 Man you didn't deserve that , your such a lovely straight up guy and SO strong. I know you have to be but it tears you up inside so much. Let it out Jon, let it out with your family and really let go with them because it clears your thoughts and you can then just fill your life with their love.
I was gutted when I heard the news about your diagnosis 😪😪 STAY STRONG MATE 👍😉😎
hoping that you are OK now 🙏 much love too you friend
No one deserves this 😔
Joni so sorry
Such a brave man, my heart goes out to you & your family , so sorry.
God bless Jonnie, he was the best a place in the sun presenter without a shadow of a doubt. To be axed like that was disgusting & those at Channel 4 who were responsible should hang their heads in shame. I don’t think I will watch that programme ever again. Stay strong Jonnie & I hope you have many more years ahead of you ❤️
I was diagnosed with cancer in 2019 and had immunotherapy treatment for 15 months and I thought I’d beaten it. It returned with a vengeance this February and I’ve now been diagnosed as stage 4 as it has now spread to my lungs and liver.
I feel so sorry for Jonnie and his wife and young family, what you need is positivity in your life in order to help fight the cancer, it’s so easy to fall into a depressive state. Channel 4 or more accurately ‘Freeform’ have absolutely screwed him, both mentally and financially.
I shall keep fighting and living life to the full for as long as I can.
I sincerely wish you all the best Jonnie, keep fighting this nasty disease and enjoy every day with your family, squeeze the life out of every possible moment……..good luck to you and your family.
Bless you. Please keep fighting!!!!
Its natural
you can do it keep fighting don't give in it would be hard yes I've seen people fight cancer for years I will keep you in my prayers 🙏 ❤️ 💙 ♥️ 💖
all the best sir, never give up. Even if the inevitable to us all happens. I hope i get to shake your hand on the other side.
Stay safe and strong keep fighting
Listening to Jonnie's story, the production team of the programme "A Place In The Sun" appear absolutely ruthless and unfeeling, but as they say "what goes round comes round" , so hopefully they will be "rewarded" one day accordingly. I absolutely loved watching Jonnie presenting "Escape To The Country". Even when I felt down, his screen energy, so positive, always cheered me up. Would love to see him again on the screen. Love to you Jonnie and your family.
The sun and cancer don’t mix, they are doing you a favour!
He'll be replaced by a box ticker 😉
@@trumpofhazzard9176 oh shut up. A cancer patient is unfairly axed from a TV show he presented and you find a way to try to bring diversity politics into the topic. Weirdo.
@@trumpofhazzard9176 yup
@@pagethreemodel Commie alert.
His reflections on someone else raising his kids taking his place, is the saddest thing I ever heard.
I wish him all the best.
Really upset me to that did
This entire situation is tragic. You are so young and in my opinion the best presenter on Escape to the Country. You have a great family, a good life and it’s being snatched from you so unfairly. Rage against the dying of the light! You are loved and have brought happiness to many. My sincere thanks to you, dear Jonnie.
The way you have been treated shows that those ex-employers have not one ounce of compassion or loyalty and only care about money. So sorry for what you and your family are having to go through. I wish you peace above all, in this world and the next.
Love you johnney xxxx
Johnny, I’ve watched you on a place in the sun for the whole time you’ve presented it, so 18 years I guess. My partner and I had a dream of retirement in France and you helped us so much in deciding what we should do. You’ll be delighted to know we did it 10 years ago.
Hearing about your diagnosis was not only shock, but heartbreaking. Whatever I write will not change the inevitability of the outcome. I sincerely wish you a peaceful existence and calmness. You will still live on in the body of work you have produced over the years on many TV channels.
Jonnie Irwin always presents such a powerful sense of intelligent, caring humanity. We need him. I hope his value is realised and rewarded. And soon.
Thank you Jonnie for all you give us.
My heart bleeds for this guy & his family. To also loose your identity such as your job is just cruel. Employers take note - support your staff better during hard times
Heartbreaking. My thoughts and prayers are with you Jonnie.
Please don't patronise him with prayers.
I’ve enjoyed watching you from Australia for many years Jonnie. I’m so sorry to hear how you were treated when you disclosed your cancer to the A Place in the Sun producers. They were despicable in the way they treated you. I don’t know what to say that can ever make you feel better, other than you have given me many moments of happiness whilst watching Escape to the Country. I just wanted you to know you have touched so many people and I’m sending love and light to you and your family.
also from Australia and totally agree.
Aussie...me too...
Great respect Johnny Irwin...❤💔
A really nice person, many blessings to him and his family
💯 % agree sir so sad
I live in North Carolina and became addicted to Escape to the Country thru the Dabl network. When I heard the news, it was heartbreaking. Someone who had been "in my home" affected me deeply and I continue to pray for Jonnie each day. I love what he said in another interview: I am living with cancer not dying of cancer. May God's grace continue in his life and his family.
Massive respect to you fella. Life is cruel and you are a big man in many ways.
Absolutely heartbreaking feel for this man really makes you think about what’s important in life and to enjoy it while it’s there .
Jonny I absolutely love you as a presenter. We’re not writing you off. Your bloody amazing. You didn’t deserve that from a place in the sun. Stay strong fella, don’t let what they did eat away at you. You’re the bigger man.
This really broke my heart, he is my fave presenter on that show, and for them to sack him when at the worst time in his life is so unfair. My heart, love and support to Jonnie, his wife and children
I always say your just a number to your employers and this proves it I’m so very sorry for what you are going through I love to watch you on place in the sun your my favourite god bless Jonnie xxx
This is so sad. So sorry to hear Jonnie has had such a devastating diagnosis. I will never watch A Place In The Sun again. They are totally heartless...
I will never watch A Place In The Sun again, so cruel of them, other presenters should boycott them
I cannot believe they treated you like that. After 18 years to just pay you off and bye bye 👋. How disgusting. I’ve never been so upset for someone that I have never met. Life is so unfair. Sending much love to you and your family. ❤
What should they have done differently?
@@taffytop Allowed him to work as much as he wanted while he could. Working is not going to kill him, in fact it might prolong his life having a purpose and doing what he loves. There would have come a time when they had to mutually agree he could not carry on but surely after 18 years of loyal service they could have shown some support and loyalty right back at him.
@@katbar6066 i cant see an other production company doing anything differently so its not personal. If you've been given a short amount of time its best to spend it with your family.
@@taffytop Escape to the Country kept him employed.
@@katbar6066 thats good to hear, so whats the problem then?
I was diagnosed with Cancer a few months ago but am making a good recovery so far and have been lucky to be self-employed. I couldn't have dealt with the cruelty of being axed as well as having to go through what Jonnie has had to endure. I have so much respect for you man and your integrity, honesty, strength, and humility are a beacon for all of us. I hope that the people that made the decision to treat you that way have a suitable disaster in their lives. Utter, utter bastards, and let's hope that what goes around comes around. Bless you, Jonnie.
Get on a vegan raw diet, lots and lots of organic nuts, seeds and as much raw fruit and veg as you can🥰
@@westaussie965 rubbish. Better eating a Carnivore diet. Anything without sugars and carbs that won't feed cancer. Cancers live on sugars.
This is such an indictment on the self absorbed, unfeeling attitudes of the shallow and money hungry. Sadly, so often in 'showbiz.'
It is an unnecessary kick when someone is already down. Talk about having people basically see you as a walking corpse...
Just nasty.
Here in Oz, your interview is interladen with adverts for checking skin cancer, so maybe this interview will save a few people.
Hugs from Oz.
Just shaking my head in sadness
Totally agree, Alan.
I do genuinely hope those who acted this way get that karma. If only enough people wishing, could move these awful things from good people to awful.
❤
Gosh, what a horrible way to treat a human being let alone a work collegue. It’s horrendous 😔
Brave man, much respect, cry, laugh, do what you need. My dad was told he had 6months but lived 6 years. My dad was also stage 4 with bowel cancer. Stay strong.
You're a lovely gentle man. I hope you find some strength from the knowledge that there are a lot of people out there who wish you all the very best and are hoping for a miracle. All power to you Jonnie, and to your family.
Johnny I just want to say the courage you have shown in this incredibly difficult situation is an inspiration to anyone going through a similar experience. Your openness to share it for the benefit of others, when you have more than enough on your own plate to deal with, is a tribute to your generosity of spirit. Your kids will grow up to be very proud of their dad, you can be sure of that. Your beliefs are not my business, but for what it’s worth I firmly believe we are all on a journey with a purpose and the time we get here is just the beginning of it. I wish you the best, stay strong and stay close to those you love. ✊👍
My wife and I lived watching you and your enthusiasm for helping other people.. keep on going and enjoy your life.
Love and Peace Jonnie XX
He always was the best presenter. So very sad to see this young family going through so much.
We all love you Jonnie. Praying for your health. #legend
Aww he’s such a lovely man, life just isn’t fair, how devastating for him and his beautiful family. Have been watching him for years on a Place in the sun and I still can’t believe this is happening to him, my heart aches for him ❤
Johnny you are a hero. You were always our favourite A Place in the Sun presenter. You always done your best to find the right property for your clients. Most of the others all they go on about is how many contenders they have. I’m so sad about your illness. God bless you and all the best to you and your family for what time there is left. We miss you on A Place in the Sun.
Desolated for you. You are such a great presenter: tactful, funny, relaxed and informed. It has always been a real pleasure watching you. I wouldn't have watched the programme if it hadn't been you. You injected the magic. I wish you and your family the strength to get the very best from whatever experiences and time you have together. I think your older child particularly will remember you and with help from your wife, share the memories with the little ones. You will always be part of their lives.
so loved watching him on place in the sun always was so positive with the people looking for a new place he made the show exciting
I only watched it when he was the host, they should of left him on because it would of drawn thousands more to the show…god bless you Johnny 🙏🏽
He is the best presenter..ever..period ❤
Lovely man. Our love and thoughts are with you.xx❤
i felt so emotional watching this, i have watched Jonnie for sooooo long and became a part of my everyday life, such a warm and natural person this isnt fair.
Oh Jonnie, life is so unfair. There are no words to comfort you and your family. My heart breaks for you. I hope and pray that somehow you find some peace. 💜💜💜💜
I have loved watching you over the years, a true professional. You really do find out who really cares about you when tragedy strikes. My dad passed from cancer aged 38, friends disappeared. It's so sad people can treat someone in need of support so badly 😢 . We love you and you have our support! Xxxx
In the big scheme of things he’s more important than a TV programme.
Absolutely
Jonnie, firstly let me thank you for the fantastic work you have and continue to do as a presenter. I have loved watching you work your magic for couples looking for a new place. I know exactly how frightening a cancer diagnosis can be as my own diagnosis was was in 2020. A family member some 18 years ago was treated in exactly the same way as you yourself have described. Fate can and often do catch up with people and that’s all there is to be said on soulless behaviour. Go make memories with your beautiful family. ❤
I’m so sorry you’re going to this Johnnie you brought so much pleasure and laughter to so many people, all these years, an incredible human being. I can’t imagine what you’re going through, a lot of people love you
Absolutely heartbreaking 💔 I find it so inspiring to see so many people who get given the worst news of their life face life and be so strong. God bless you Jonnie 🙏
Good on you Jonnie for calling them out, it's a despicable thing to do. Getting the cancer diagnosis and having treatment is hard enough without all the work stress (or non work). Have a good cry Jonnie and let it out, there is no shame in it. Apparently I cried loads when I found out I needed a mastectomy due to cancer but I've been lucky and I survived, it's been 4 years now. Sending much love to you and your family xx
Glad you are doing well. My daughter had a double mastectomy after 6 months of chemo, then radiotherapy. My husband had Colon cancer and was given a year 17 years ago, it was exactly a year. My sister and mother died from breast cancer, my father in law died from Prostate cancer. Make tge most of each day. Bless Jonnie, he is a lovely man and I am very sad for him, life is so unfair.
Oh Jonnie my heart breaks for you. As a survivor I can empathise with what you're feeling even though I have beaten the odds I was given.... there are no words I can offer to make this easier for you but just know that your beautiful family WILL be okay and those little ones will never forget you. Love & light to you all xx
Feel so sorry for Jonnie and his family. Always liked the chap Those people at C4 treating someone with coldness showing no humility or empathy should be ashamed and given a proper bollocking
I wish the production office crew would feel ashamed of themselves now. They deserve it after how inhumanely they reacted. It's all business to them, isn't it--not a spark of caring for someone's devastating situation or the family's grief. If there is any justice in this world, the show won't survive their wrong-headed dealings.
Name the team made the decision please
The production company for Place in the Sun TV - Freeform Productions blamed the insurance company.
@@cazzaa5012 get the directors of both in court
@@wilspu5590 why, what laws have they broken?
My father also had lung cancer and his work place did worse - they made his life hell when returned back to work so that he would resign.
This is heartbreaking- thank you for sharing your story - Keep fighting and stay positive- I am still in contact with patients who were given 6 months and are still here ❤
Sad for your father.
That is very sad to hear,so sorry for your Father being treated this way. Human nature is despicable at times,selfish to the point of having no empathy for others when they become ill.
I’m devastated to hear this! My heart breaks for you Johnny and your family…. Praying for a miracle 🙏❤️❤️❤️
Such a lovely person, its heartbreaking to see this happen to him. Always enjoyed his way of presenting on TV.
Stay positive sir . They’ve been wrong about diagnosis before . You still look better than most of the current crop of presenters anywhere.
What a man! Massive man hugs and huge respect fella.
This is absolutely heartbreaking, you are such a very brave man Jonnie. How could they do that to you ,just disgusting.Sending you & your family all my love❤
You have just spoken about everymans worst fears with dignity and complete composure, we have watched you as a very convincing salesman over the year's, which we were easily influenced and worked hard to achieve what you were selling!.
You deserve the best of everything , you and your family. You are a gentleman.
So much respect for this man and his family. He is one of life's decent people
Bless him and his family x
Dearest Jonnie, praying for a miracle for you 🙏💜 You are truly, truly loved by so many people for your awesome work on all of the shows you have appeared in and you will be sadly missed. Such a top guy! Sending you and your beautiful family so much love and prayers.
God will heal you if you humbly ask for a miracle 🙏
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You have given so much Jonny we care so much about you. Please find the nearest field and have a bloody good scream asap.
Know that your lovely family will be looked after by your loving extended family and you will always be dear to them .
I am furious with the TV company in PITS as they should realise you are still the same Jonny and being their presenter is part of your identity.
Lean on the people who love you and know that your admirers are holding your hands.
Love to you all.
A long term fan 🧓x
This is heart breaking ,those people should be ashamed of themselves for their actions ,my heart goes out to you jonnie and to your family
Poor poor bloke 😢. Heartbreaking 💔
Heartbreaking what Jonnie and the family going through. What a lovely guy. Life can be so cruel.
Gosh my heart breaks for him 💔
Absolutely heartbreaking,so much respect & love for you mate,you are an absolute star ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
One of my favorite Presenters,I am just so so sorry to hear your Diagnosis**Speechless**I am so Annoyed**..Love to you all..🙏♥️🙏♥️🙏
Absolutely heartbroken to hear your diagnosis Jonnie. You are such a brave and strong person to share with us all that you have. You are a great presenter and should be encouraged to carry on all the time you feel able too. Your wife Jess, is an amazing woman. I hope you all stay strong and make a million happy memories with your boys ❤ sending love, strength and a big squeezy hug to you and your family.
Johnnie, you are a man of great courage and strength. Keep fighting, because you never know what is coming. I have seen doctors give prognoses that were so far wrong it was nuts, and that goes both ways. With my dad the prognosis was that he would live until something else got him. He lived 3 weeks. My sister-in-law was told 6 months to a year. 4 years later she is still going. You never can tell.
Michael tutty. Doctors told a relative that ghe had a weak heart and wouldn't get past thirty. He lived till 82. A man was given a year to live so used up savings on voi g around the world. The diagnosis was wrong. Cancer of course is different but wonder if he has tried elsewhere for treatment.
I’m really sorry for all you’re going through Jonnie. My thoughts are with you and your family 😢❤
It's heart breaking. The amount of people with cancer around the world let down by their hospitals and health care during covid is an absolute disgrace. It's heartbreaking. My compassion goes out to you, your family and everyone suffering from cancer let down by the health system.
My husband suffered pain for months during covid. Huge extended stomach & passing blood from his back passage . .. managed to see the GP on numerous occasions but they didnt even take tests to try find out what was wrong. Disgraceful.! This getting no where went on for around 8 months so he eventually went to see a doctor at a private practice. He arranged for immediate appointments at the hospital for a colonoscopy & scans. Results found cancer.! Around 2 weeks later he went in to have part of his bowel removed.What would have happened if hadn't saw that private doctor? Or didnt have enough savings to pay for one.?x
Well said.
@@thatcatboab my beautiful sister in law died from untreated stage 4 ovarian cancer 7 months ago, her requests for help were ignored by her GP until it was too late. My Brother, her husband for nearly half a century is ripped in two, how he survives each day is beyond me. This is the biggest peacetime betrayal in history from a government on its people. They should all die a painful, slow death for what they have done.
@@dickenscider7328 So sorry to hear ...what a damn shame truly is beyond awful, absolutely heartbreaking & yes it was all down to the fault of a GP in my case. The actually hospital surgeon & consultants were completely different altogether. x
That has broken my heart. So full of humility in such devastating circumstances. 😢
I promise that I will never watch A Place In The Sun ever again! Shame on them for such disgusting behaviour!
Well said neither will i
Me neither! 😠
Ain't going to watch either!
The whole situation is so very tragic and I feel beyond sorry for you and your family. Well done on speaking about how you’ve been treated. Prayers and thoughts are being sent. x
Shocking beyond belief. Jonny was the best of them all. I wish him all the best.
When i first read of this I was gutted ,in shock . I have no words to say , it just is not fair!!! You are by far the best on Escape to the Country , never missed one of your episodes . I hope this goes easily for you and your family , it must be devastating for all of your friends and family . I mean i have never met you , don't know you but through the show and I feel like i am losing a friend . Much love to you Johnny , much love
My husband and I loved watching you on both shows, we are so sorry to hear the awful news, thinking of you and your family 🇦🇺🇦🇺😢❤️
Oh God Jonnie, I hadn't heard this and I am so very sorry, it's just not fair as I found out when I lost my husband to cancer at 47. Try and stay strong, keep fighting and speak to your family, tell them everything you want them to know, they are who are important. Place in the sun, you should be absolutely ashamed of yourselves, talk about kicking someone when they are down !!!
So sorry for all your problems jonny, always my fave on the show ,a real people person genuine warmth shone through
I’m really sorry to here about devastating news. Sending you a massive hug. Just remember you have given millions of people joy in watching you do a brilliant job in every aspect of your presenting. When we know you are the presenter we freeze tv get a coffee and biscuits settle down and always love how you help and sometimes guide people through what is a big decision You are brilliant at what you have done one of my favourite tv presenters on tv. You will be mist because there are not many presenters on tv that are as natural as you are. Sending you and your family all my love. Chris. X
This is very sad,absolutely heartbreaking.What i found tough was when he said he knows his Mrs will meet someone in time 😥One day in 2014 my wife went to work and never came home she was killed crossing a road near our house she was 35.I didn't want to meet anyone else after 18 years with the same person but I eventually did.Its a cliche but be thankful for every day especially with loved ones.
Sad for, but glad for you.
One of the best presenters on tv...so sorry to hear about his health warm thoughts to Johnny and his family 🙏
Any time I watched that show, I always said to myself how incredible is this man at presenting and so so professional and you could feel his dedication thru the screen. A rare diamond who will always shine bright! Tragic and despicable behaviour from Place In The Sun. This cannot be allowed surely!! 😢 heartbreaking
So very sorry to hear about your diagnosis Jonny, we have watched you for years on Escape to the Country and A Place In The Sun, your integrity, honesty and strength shine through.
You're a great bloke Jonny and have enjoyed watching you presenting a place in the sun. God bless you and your family
So sorry to hear what you are going through. Having had breast cancer three times myself, I can really relate to what you are saying, and the feelings you are describing. 😥
I think my first one in 1994 was stage 4(?) and I am still here today. My last one was secondaries in 2009, and I'm still here. Thank God❣️
I did everything I could to maximise my chances of Long Term Survival. I pursued every avenue of traditional medical treatment and explored complimentary methods and lifestyle changes as well. (I followed and attended the Ian Gawler Centre here in Australia.)
There are no guarantees, but miracles can happen. I hope they do for you.❣️❣️❣️
I enjoy watching your presentation of Escape to the Country. I love the way you are so open and real.
GOOD LUCK 🍀🍀❤️❤️❤️
Absolutely disgraceful way to treat a true professional presenter whom I send him and his family my thoughts and love .
such a caring company to work for that CH4 aren't they
Absolutely disgusting they have treated him like this . I hope he takes this further . Bless you jonny
Someone I know was giving 6 weeks left to live and now 3 years has passed and still going strong....the secret is keep going and surround yourself with uplifting positive people 🙏 😊
This is tragic 😥 we all have been touched by this horrible illness, much respect 🙏
Jonnie my heart is breaking for you and your family. No-one can say or do anything to make things better. All you can do is enjoy every single minute with your loved ones, they are the most important people to you. Make memories laugh and love and be loved. I admire you so much and your strength and character is amazing. Everyone is rooting for you, stay strong.
Dear Jonnie, I'm so sorry to have heard of your illness.
I have thoroughly enjoyed watching you on both Escape to the Country and A Place in the Sun.
You are the best and most entertaining presenter.
Enjoy every minute you have with your lovely family.
I'm praying that things will turn around for you.
Lots of love. Faz xxx
He’s such a wonderful man. I am so sad for him and his family. 😥❤️
Bless you Jonnie, sadly doesn't surprise me a large corporations has deserted you when you need them most, disgusting!!!
Ooh I can't even believe this.. Jonnie you brought me so much joy watching you in the place in the sun. May you find strength.. Life is simply not fair!
So sorry to hear this terrible news. Sending lots of love and best wishes to you and your family
I'm so sorry for you and your family. That interview will stay with me for a long time.
Jonnie. I used to watch Place in the Sun and I always liked when it was you. They have got survival times wildly wrong before and you may have years yet - during this time they are making advances all the time. Stay strong. Everyone is rooting for you.
My heart goes out to him and his family. Devastating.
Channel 4 should be ashamed of themselves. They are heartless. Cannot believe it is happening. You bring such enjoyment to so many people. Thinking of you. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Very sad news of his passing, such an inspiration and shameful treatment by his past employer. Having had stage 4 lymphoma but now thankfully in remission I honestly found it mentally tougher down the line than after first being diagnosed, there’s so much going on initially it’s only after it all really sinks in. Thoughts very much with his family.
This is heartbreaking to learn especially when I've loved watching A Place in the Sun with Jonnie...a lovely gentleman...this is so unfair. Our hearts are with you and your lovely family Jonnie 💕
Amazing brave man my heart goes out to you all you have a beautiful soul and you are a lovely man. Wishing you and your family all the best .
Feel so sorry for you Jonnie and your family and all you are going through.
So sorry Johnnie to hear about your devastating illness.i send you and your family all the love and prayers.you are loved.prayers from Ireland