Jonnie Irwin admitted he was in a "really dark place" after Channel 4 decided not to renew his contract with A Place in the Sun. The long-serving TV presenter filmed more than 200 shows for the property programme and was left "heartbroken" when he was axed.
The revelation comes after he decided to go public after being diagnosed with terminal lung cancer also saying he is determined to make the very most of whatever time he has left. The 48-year-old was diagnosed two years ago and decided to told fans at the weekend in order to the "monkey off my back".
In an emotional interview alongside his wife Jessica, he told Hello magazine leaving the programme after 20 years was a crushing blow.
