I’m A Celeb star Scarlette Douglas will not be told about her former co-star Jonnie Irwin’s terminal illness during her stint in the jungle.
The A Place In The Sun presenter, 35, is thought to be aware of the star’s health woes, but not the severity of his diagnosis after he announced last night that his cancer is terminal.
Scarlette, who quit A Place In The Sun earlier this year, was on the show with Jonnie for six years.
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A source close to the star revealed to The Sun: “She knows Jonnie really well and he was a big help to her when she first started working on the show.
“She holds him in high regard and will never forget how welcoming he was from the outset.
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“She knew he was ill, but didn’t know just what stage it was at.”
The source added that Scarlette will be heavily impacted by the news once she leaves the jungle.
“There will definitely be a sense of shock and sadness when she hears the news when she gets out.”
Jonnie revealed last night (November 13) that he has terminal lung cancer that has spread to his brain.
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He told Hello!: “I don’t know how long I have left, but I try to stay positive and my attitude is that I’m living with cancer, not dying from it.
“I set little markers – things I want to be around for. I got into the habit of saying: ‘Don’t plan ahead because I might not be well enough.’ But now I want to make plans.”
She is currently starring on the hit ITV reality show alongside a slew of stars including Boy George, Matt Hancock and Charlene White.
Scarlette will not be informed about her pal’s announcement while she is in the Australian jungle, as the show rules states contestants are not allowed access to the outside world except in very rare circumstances.
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Jonnie was initially diagnosed with lung cancer in 2020 and told he had six months to live.
Jonnie shares three-year-old son Rex and two-year-old twins, Rafa and Cormac with wife Jessica.
His TV co-stars and friends have been paying tribute to Jonnie since his shock announcement.
Place in the Sun co-star Jasmine Harman wrote today: “Words can’t fix much, but what lovely words of support you have had here Jonnie.”
Danni Menzies called him “incredibly brave” adding: “A true inspiration to us all to cherish all the moments we can with the people we love.”
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