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Merlin Griffiths has opened up about the life-changing consequences he has dealt with following his bowel cancer diagnosis.The First Dates star, 48, was diagnosed with stage 3 bowel cancer in 2021 and underwent surgery to remove the tumour in April last year, but despite having come out the other side of his cancer battle Merlin has revealed that his life will never be the same. Appearing on BBC Breakfast, Merlin shared that he has been "living with the fallout" but that otherwise he's "all good." He said: "As anyone who has been through with cancer and come out of the other side knows, there are always consequences to something like this that are life-changing.

First Dates star Merlin Griffiths has candidly spoken about the enduring impact of his cancer journey, confessing that he'll 'never be the same again' after overcoming stage three bowel cancer.

James Martin jokingly 'stormed off' the set of his ITV show following a comment from First Dates star Merlin Griffiths.The celebrity chef pretended to be irritated after Merlin - who is a bartender on the hit E4 show - asked a question about air fryers. James, 51, was joined by Merlin, 49, and fellow celebrity chef Romy Gill on his show, Saturday Morning with James Martin, on Saturday, 23 March. Romy - who is the owner of restaurant Romy's Kitchen in South Gloucestershire - got to work creating Aloo Bread Pakora with Mint Chutney and Chaat Masala; a tasty Punjabi street food recipe.

First Dates star Merlin Griffiths has given an update on his health, seven months after getting the 'all clear' after suffering with bowel cancer.The 48 year old, who is recognisable to fans as the barman from First Dates, has undergone chemotherapy and two operations to remove a tumour. But despite beating the disease, dad-of-two Merlin revealed that he is suffering with the "consequences" of his illness. He appeared on BBC Breakfast as First Dates launches a new series after 10 years on-air.

BBC Strictly Come Dancing Star Adam Thomas has told fans 'I can't believe it' in admission just moments before Saturdays live show. Taking to Instagram, the star shared an update with fans as he admitted 'I don’t want to go just yet', after news emerged that he was 'banned from rehearsals' this week.

Star of Channel 4 First Dates Merlin Griffiths has spoken out on the red flag symptom he ignored before a devastating bowel cancer diagnosis. The 48-year-old, who rose to fame as the bar manager alongside Fred Siriex on First Dates, has spoken out in the hope of helping others, and wants to encourage people to normalise talking about their bowel movements.

He's known as the chatty and charming bartender serving drinks to singletons on Channel 4's hit show First Dates.

First Dates star Merlin Griffiths has given fans an update on his health following his battle with cancer. The 47 year old barman, who appears on the Channel 4 show alongside host Fred Sirieix, says he wants to make talking about "bowel habits" more normal. Merlin was diagnosed with stage 3 bowel cancer in 2021, vowing that he wouldn't let the disease "get the better of him.

First Dates star Merlin Griffiths has received an "all clear" scan result after suffering with bowel cancer. The 48 year old announced the happy news on social media, as he shared a snap of the email he received after his scan. It read said:"Your CT scan has just come through.

First Dates star Merlin Griffiths has shared his delight after his recent tests came back clear, following his bowel cancer battle. The bartender was diagnosed with stage three bowel cancer in 2021 and he's been documenting his journey on social media, after undergoing operations and rounds of chemotherapy. Merlin took to Instagram on Monday to share an update with his fans and revealed he'd recently been to the hospital for his one year colonoscopy check up.

The husband of Dame Deborah James said she died in "one of the best ways you could have hoped to die with this terrible disease", in his first interview since her death. Dame Deborah, known by her social media handle Bowelbabe and a presenter of the You, Me And The Big C podcast, died last June at the age of 40 after being diagnosed with bowel cancer five years earlier.

First Dates star Merlin Griffiths has been flooded with messages after sharing a positive update on his cancer battle. He first shared the news of his bowel cancer diagnosis in September 2021 and has since kept his followers updated as he's undergone different surgeries and treatments.

First Dates star Fred Sirieix has branded his co-star Merlin Griffith’s an ‘inspiration’ amid his cancer battle. In September 2021, Merlin shared that he had been diagnosed with bowel cancer with a stage three tumour, and has since been sharing updates of his treatment. Earlier this year, the 47-year-old revealed he had his stoma removed, saying that it felt ‘very odd knowing all my insides are actually inside me again after 9 months of a stoma’.

bowel cancer in 2021, is currently undergoing treatment and Matt, who lost his grandfather to the condition at the age of 60, and more recently his mother was diagnosed with the disease in her late 50s.Explaining more about his condition exclusively to Express.co.uk, Merlin, who is best known from Channel 4’s First Dates, shared: “My experience with bowel cancer so far has not been nearly as bad as others who have had it.“Cancer is still pretty horrible but bottom line, compared to what others have gone through I think I have been very lucky.”When asked what his diagnosis was like, and why he felt the need to go to the doctors in the first place, Merlin continued to say: “It was persistent and largely unexplainable change in bowel habits that triggered it for me.“Obviously there is the weight loss, lumps in the tummy, or blood in your poo that you look for, but another one I had was extreme tiredness. But that was only noticeable with hindsight.“I would have these odd days once in a while where I would just drop and I wouldn’t be able to do anything.”Working as a bartender, Merlin put his unexplainable symptoms down to the long hours he worked, especially as he stayed up until the early hours of the morning.Having put one of his most concerning symptoms down to lifestyle habits, Merlin was motivated even more to speak about his experience, to try and encourage others not to make the same mistake.He added: “These symptoms individually or even together, you could be tempted not to worry about them, because chances are they are ok.

Bowel cancer is the fourth most common cancer in the UK, with around 42,900 people diagnosed with the condition each year.

Channel 4 star has warned others to get checked as soon as they think have symptoms, in a bid to prevent it getting worse.The 47-year-old said: "You never really realise how common cancer is until it happens to you.”Merlin has urged others to learn from his mistakes and not be embarrassed to get tested, as the earlier caught the better.The much loved First Dates barman ignored typical symptoms of the disease for several months.Common symptoms can include a persistent change in bowel habit, blood in the poo without other symptoms of piles (haemorrhoids) and abdominal pain, discomfort or bloating always brought on by eating.Merlin believed a pain in his stomach was from a car accident that happened when he was 20, so didn't think to get checked at first. Naga Munchetty 'let off steam' after furious BBC Breakfast backlashBy the time he reached the doctors for a test, his cancer was at stage three.He was then told he had a 75 per cent chance of living beyond five years.On why he took his time going to get tested, he told The Sun: "It was that typical male reticence thing of going, 'Oh I'm fine', 'it's nothing really', 'I'll be alright.'"I tried to convince myself that the pain just wasn't important."Since his diagnosis, the bartender has gone through a series of treatments including chemotherapy, radiotherapy and robotic surgery.He has also been fitted with a stoma bag, a change Merlin struggled with at first.  He went on to say he hasn't been able to cycle long distances like he used to and said it's also changed the way he eats.Doctors will monitor Merlin with a series of tests over the next five years.Sharon Osbourne reacts to 's**t storm' after Meghan row [REACTION]Alex Scott opens up about 'falling in love' with

First Dates star Merlin Griffiths has issued an update on his health after being diagnosed with bowel cancer last year.The Channel 4 star appeared on Wednesday's (September 28) episode of BBC Breakfast to raise awareness of the disease.Sally Nugent and Jon Kay were on presenting duty and kicked off the interview by wondering how he's doing after his treatment.READ MORE: First Dates' Merlin Griffiths opens up on setback amid bowel cancer battleJon asked: "Merlin, shall we start with you? How are you doing my friend?Merlin replied: "Very well, thank you very much. All things considered.

First Dates star Merlin Griffiths updated fans on his ongoing battle with bowel cancer after revealing he has undergone more surgery following a “setback”The Channel 4 barman, 47, gave an update on his health, describing his recovery as a "long, slow road" after doctors discovered he had a 4.5cm grade three tumour in September last year.Merlin said things were “going well” after the operation in April to remove the tumour, however, a setback saw him back in hospital and having to have further procedures.READ NEXT: First Dates' Fred Sirieux brands Gordon Ramsay a 'dinner lady on speed' after TV blunder"I got myself up and around [because] you're supposed to do what's called active recovery these days," Merlin told The Metro.He added: “I was operated on in April, late April. That was all going well.

Merlin Griffiths has opened up on his ongoing cancer battle, explaining that he's on doctor's orders not to overdo his activity after a "setback".The First Dates star was diagnosed with stage three bowel cancer in September 2021 and has been updating his fans regularly ever since the devastating news. In April, he went in for life-saving surgery, but he's now revealed he's been back in hospital for several more procedures since then after experiencing some complications.

First Dates is well underway, and every week fans have been delighted to see a host of new singletons looking for love during their blind dates.During each new episode, an array of daters meet up in a romantic restaurant and hope to strike up a connection as they enjoy some food together.The hit show also features a beloved cast who look after the daters, including maître d' Fred Sirieix, bar man Merlin Griffiths, and waiting staff Cici and Grant.While the staff don't actually work in the restaurant full-time, the series is actually filmed in a real life restaurant, not on a set.Here's everything you need to know about the First Dates restaurant, including who can go.Fans of the show will be pleased to find out that the First Dates venue is a real restaurant, located in Manchester.The new First Dates restaurant is called The Anthologist and can be found in St Peter's Square.For over seven years, the Channel 4 show was filmed at the Paternoster Chop House in London, but in 2021 filming moved up north.Originally, the show moved to The Refinery Spinningfields, which was also in Manchester. But after the restaurant closed down, the series was forced to relocate again.

First Dates star Merlin Griffiths will feature in the entirety of series 9 of the Channel 4 show amid his bowel cancer journey. The 47-year-old, who works as the barman on the popular programme, announced he had been diagnosed with the disease in September last year. Merlin, who has been in and out of hospital in recent weeks, will be back behind the bar and serving singletons their drink requests as they prepare to meet the partner of their dreams in the new episodes, which begin airing tonight.