Merlin Griffiths: Last News

First Dates star Merlin Griffiths has been rushed to hospital with cancer complications. The barman shared a selfie from his bed and wrote: "Oh. .

First Dates star Merlin Griffiths has been admitted to hospital after revealing he was suffering from bowel cancer complications. The TV star, 46, shared the news of his bowel cancer diagnosis last year after doctors discovered he has a 4.5cm stage three tumour. As part of his treatment plan, Merlin underwent surgery in April to remove the tumour and was discharged from hospital after 6 days.

First Dates barman Merlin Griffiths delighted fans by sharing a positive update after his recent bowel cancer surgery, announcing he had been discharged from hospital.  In September last year, the Channel 4 star announced he had been diagnosed with bowel cancer. He has been keeping fans up to date with his journey in recent weeks, sharing last week that it was time for his tumour to be removed.

First Dates star Merlin Griffiths appears to have been discharged from hospital just days after going under the knife. Merlin, 46, was tragically diagnosed with bowel cancer last year, but refused to let the illness get the better of him. Over the weekend the father-of-one shared a snap from his hospital bed where he said that while he had some “aches and pains”, he was officially tumour-free.

First Dates star Merlin Griffiths has shared an update with fans after undergoing a surgical procedure, following his diagnosis of bowel cancer last summer. Merlin, who is known for his role as the bartender who greets the nervous daters at the First Dates restaurant on the Channel 4 reality show, shared the news in September that he had been diagnosed with a Stage 3 tumour by doctors.

First Dates star Merlin Griffiths has shared an update from his hospital bed amid his cancer battle.The 46 year old took to social media to share a selfie and thanked the NHS for saving his life. Merlin wrote: "2am.Tubes outta everywhere. Aches and pains.

First Dates barman Merlin Griffiths has thanked the NHS for saving his life after undergoing surgery to have his tumour removed. In September last year, the Channel 4 star announced he had been diagnosed with bowel cancer. Since then, he has been keeping fans up to date with his journey, yesterday sharing that it was time for his tumour to be removed.

First Dates bartender Merlin ­Griffiths has given a health update amid his ongoing cancer battle. The Channel 4 star announced that he was diagnosed with bowel cancer in September of last year. He told of how he was set to face a year of treatment with doctors telling him he has a 75% chance of living more than five years.

First Dates star Merlin Griffiths is reportedly preparing himself for a "robotic" surgery as he continues to battle bowel cancer.The 46 year old TV favourite is best known for his role as a bartender on the popular Channel 4 show. Merlin has often been caught teasing and joking with hopeful daters on the show. He also encourages the contestants as they're shown waiting nervously at the raised bar.

Channel 4’s series First Dates, has shared an update on his health battle.The star was diagnosed with bowel cancer last year and has now opened up on his latest surgery.Back in September 2021, Merlin shared the news that a tumour was found.He was diagnosed with stage three cancer and was given a prognosis that he was unlikely to live beyond five years.The 46-year-old publicly shared the news as he detailed his plans to battle his cancer.Over the past few months, the star has been updating his fans on his cancer journey.Taking to Twitter on Thursday, Merlin explained how he has a new surgery booked to his 42,000 followers.He wrote: “Operation scheduled. 3 weeks to get my s**t together.“Robotic surgery, welcome to the future!”The surgery in question sees doctors use a robotic system to help with keyhole surgery, according to Cancer Research UK.They explain this allows the surgeon to sit slightly away as they watch the operation on a magnified screen.The machine has four arms, with one holding the camera, and the others holding the instruments needed for the surgery.These arms are controlled by the surgeon monitoring the operation.Following on from the update, Merlin was inundated with supportive messages from fans.Austin Ventour wrote: “Sending unlimited love Merlin.

the Mirror, scans and X-rays did not reveal anything at the time, but he went to A&E when the pain became too much – and was referred for an urgent sigmoidoscopy.It was there that doctors found a stage three tumour – that measured 4.5cm in length – and gave him the news.They are thought to have given him a 75% chance of living for more than five years.Merlin, who stars on the dating show beside Fred Sirieix, is making sure that he has kept his sense of humour despite the health battles.‘I’m keeping that positive outlook, but I’ve a morbid sense of humour.

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First Dates star Merlin Griffiths has revealed he's been diagnosed with bowel cancer.The 46 year old star was diagnosed just six weeks ago and has vowed he won't let the disease "get the better of him." In an interview with the Sunday Mirror, the star discussed the moment he told his seven year old daughter Alix the heartbreaking news. "I said, ‘Dad’s got cancer’.

It may still be lockdown, but there is a little more love about, thanks to the fact that First Dates has returned to our screens.The hit Channel 4 show is a one of the most heartwarming and funny TV series. and sees daters get to know each other over dinner, with varying degrees of romantic success.

direct to your inboxFred Sirieix has welcomed some brand new faces to his First Dates team.The Channel 4 dating show makes a big return on Tuesday, January 19, with a few changes.The latest run has seen the entire production move north with filming taking place last year in Manchester at The Refinery in Spinningfields.And, as well as some new daters looking for love, there's some new cast members too.Joining Fred, Merlin Griffiths and waiting staff CiCi Coleman and Grant Urquhart for the 16th series are David, Fiona and Daniella.The three newbies all worked in hospitality before being snapped up to star in the forthcoming series.For Daniella, a born and bred Mancunian, joining the cast was a win-win situation as she lives in Manchester and