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Jonnie Irwin says A Place in the Sun axe was a ‘big blow’ as he ‘feared paying bills’
Jonnie Irwin says A Place in the Sun axe was a 'big blow' as he 'feared paying bills',Presenter Jonnie Irwin fronted the programme for 20 years before Channel 4 decided not to renew his contract, leaving the cancer-struck star 'in a really dark place'

Jonnie Irwin says A Place in the Sun axe was a ‘big blow’ as he ‘feared paying bills’

Jonnie Irwin has revealed his devastation after being axed from A Place in the Sun after 20 years.

The presenter fronted more than 200 shows for the property programme for two decades – but Channel 4 chose not to renew his contract.

Jonnie, who also stars in Escape to the Country, recently revealed he is suffering from terminal cancer and said he is unsure how long he has left to live – back in 2020 doctors only gave him six months.

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The 48-year-old said: "The Escape to the County team was brilliant. I wanted to work and I needed to work for my own well-being and to provide for my family, they couldn't have done more to help me.

Jonnie Irwin was axed from the show after 20 years
Jonnie Irwin was axed from the show after 20 years (Image: Channel 4)