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First Dates bartender Merlin ­Griffiths is battling bowel cancer after being diagnosed six weeks ago. The cheery bartender, 46, reveals he faces a year of treatment after doctors told him he has a 75% chance of living beyond five years.

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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’.

showbiz gossip straight to your inbox with the Daily Star's FREE newsletterFirst Dates bartender Merlin Griffiths has been diagnosed with bowel cancer - after receiving the shock news from doctors six weeks ago.Dad Merlin, 46, is best known as the barman who greets singletons at the bar on the Channel 4 dating show, and now faces a year of treatment for the cancer.It comes after doctors informed him he has a 75% chance of living beyond five years.However, he has revealed he is determined that he "won't let it get the better" of him.Speaking to the Sunday Mirror, he recalled the moment he had to explain his cancer diagnosis to his seven-year-old daughter Alix.She apparently asked him if it was bad, to which he responded that although it is

First Dates is no exception.Having been on air since 2013, the series regularly boasts of having created the "most happy endings" of any dating show, and the number of success stories and couples still together is the ultimate writing on the wall.Millions of viewers have witnessed countless relationships blossom in the First Dates restaurant, resulting in marriages, babies and long-term commitments.The show’s charming host Fred Sirieix and sweet bartender Merlin Griffiths have helped the show to become a firm favourite in the TV calendar.Let’s take a look at some of the show’s most beloved pairings and see how they’re getting on.

It is the Channel 4 series which sees daters get to know each other over dinner, with varying degrees of success. First Dates has become a TV favourite thanks to charming maître d' Fred Siriex and sweet bartender Merlin Griffiths who welcomes the nervous guests into the restaurant.

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.

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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

First Dates At Christmas was a breath of fresh air for viewers on Wednesday evening, as they witnessed a gaggle of singletons flirt and fall in love. However, certain viewers pointed out the guests weren't social distancing on the show – even though the episode was brand new.Filmed in a "rural hideaway," the eatery was decked out with Christmas lights and decorations, and each of the staff members worked festive accessories.Merlin Griffiths was back serving drinks behind the bars, while Austin Ventour, Grant Urquhart and Cici Coleman served up each course to the diners.