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Ryan Paton

Scarlette Douglas hits back at criticism over response to Jonnie Irwin's diagnosis

Scarlette Douglas has hit back at critics who blasted her response to Jonnie Irwin's cancer diagnosis.

The A Place in the Sun presenter was shocked to discover her co-host had been diagnosed with terminal cancer. Scarlette was competing on I'm A Celebrity at the time Jonnie revealed his terminal diagnosis.

Scarlette appeared on today's edition of Lorraine and admitted it was "hard" to hear the devastating news when she exited the jungle. The Scottish presenter quizzed Scarlette on people who criticised her for not issuing a public message of support.

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