James Jordan has revealed his father has been diagnosed with terminal cancer in a heartbreaking statement.
The 42-year-old, who is married to fellow Strictly star Ola James, has been vocal about his father’s various hospital admissions in the past.
However, James explained that his father had received a devastating diagnosis this week, as he faces an incurable tumour.
Sharing a video of his father playing with James’ baby daughter Ella, the Strictly Come Dancing star confessed he was “in tears” over the news.
He said: “This video is the most precious & personal thing I have in my life right now & I’m going to share it with you but with a totally broken heart
“Over the last four months, my hero and best mate in the whole world has been in and out of hospital with very ill health.”
James Jordan has revealed his father has been diagnosed with terminal cancer
James’ father had been admitted to hospital after a suspected stroke earlier this year, leaving the family concerned he suffered from a greater underlying health issue.
He said: “We were told several times that 100% he had had a stroke and that’s why they were struggling to control his seizures… but after the 3rd time of being admitted to hospital I knew something was not quite right.
“So after pushing for more tests and the results being sent to Kings College Hospital for other surgeons to look at unfortunately the results came back that it wasn’t a stroke after all.”
James admitted he had “dreaded” a cancer diagnosis, with his worst nightmare becoming a reality earlier this week.
James revealed his “heart” was “broken” after receiving the news (Image: instagram)
He said: “It was what I had dreaded, my dad has a tumour and after having a biopsy it’s come back that it’s an aggressive cancerous one. The worst kind, unfortunately.
“We have been told that it’s not advisable to operate because of where the tumour is and wouldn’t actually make that much difference even if they could.
“The end result is, it’s terminal.”
With heartbreaking honesty, James explained that doctors have advised that his beloved father has less than a year to live.
James and Ola recently welcomed their first child together (Image: ITV)
He went on: “They are saying with chemotherapy and radiotherapy we might be lucky and get a year with him.
“As I write this tears are streaming down my face as I’m sure many of you have the same love for your parents.
“This is honestly the worst time of my life.”
Reaching out to his fans, James admitted he was hopeful his dad had received a false diagnosis, as he asked for a second opinion.
He said: “I’m posting this and writing to you now as I want to get a second opinion on my father, especially because they misdiagnosed him for the first four months which doesn’t fill us with confidence. So now myself and my family are actually hoping they are wrong this time.
James asked his fans for help, revealing the family was bereft (Image: PA)
“I’m looking to find the best surgeon to see my father as I want to know I’ve done everything possible before I can accept it.
“If anyone that reads this can advise me and my family on who is supposedly the best in this field i would be eternally grateful.”
He finished by adding: “My heart is broken.”
In the comments below the post, James’ celebrity pals shared their words of sympathy with the heartbroken star, as they offered their help and support.
Shirley Ballas wrote: “I’m soooo sorry thinking of you all at this time.”
“So sorry mate. Plse stay strong. Here if you need us,” added Peter Andre.
While Geordie Shore star Charlotte Crosby added: “My heart is breaking for you James I’ll share this to my story so as many people see it as possible.”
Source: Celebrities - dailystar.co.uk
