Jonnie Irwin has revealed he is in hospital and being observed every four hours after having jaundice, fever and pains in his right hand side.

The A Place in The Sun presenter, 49, who was diagnosed with terminal cancer after a tumour in his lung spread to his brain, and is now on drips, was trying to remain optimistic as he said it was all part of the rollercoaster of life ahead of his birthday this coming Friday.

Jonnie posted a picture from his hospital bed on his Instagram and told fans: ‘Back in hospital – been in since Friday with Jaundice.

‘I had a fever and acute stabbing pain in my right hand side. Turns out I probably had an infection and otter issues which I won’t bore you with.’

He added: Been on drips, regular bloods taken and have observations every 4 ours through day and night.

Concern: Jonnie Irwin has revealed he is in hospital and being observed every four hours after having Jaundice, fever and pains in his right hand side

‘Didn’t think I’d be watching @bbcmorninglive from a hospital bed but it’s just part of the roller coaster life that this illness throws at you.’

He went on: ‘I must admit I was especially touched by the birthday message from the the team for my birthday this coming Friday- thanks very much.

‘I have another scan today followed by a meeting with my oncologist so fingers crossed for positive news.’

Jonnie is planning to celebrate his milestone 50th birthday, despite doctors believing he wouldn’t make 2023.

The presenter is set to jet off to Spain to celebrate his big day on November 18 amid his terminal cancer battle.

The star revealed last November that his cancer had spread from his lung to his brain after initially being diagnosed in 2020.

Yet Jonnie’s incredible strength has seen him make his twins third birthday back in June, a milestone medical professionals believed he would never see.

Speaking to The Sun, the father-of-three admitted: ‘Lying in the hospice, I thought I’d had it. I was on the cusp of death.’

Positive outlook: The A Place in The Sun presenter was trying to remain optimistic as he said it was all part of the rollercoaster of life ahead of his birthday this coming Friday

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‘I won’t let cancer define me’: Jonnie Irwin plans to celebrate 50th birthday as he jets off to Spain with his family amid terminal cancer battle

Two weeks prior to Rafa and Cormac’s birthday Jonnie weighed just six stone and was too weak to walk.

‘At my weakest point I thought, “This is it, this is the beginning of the end”. I couldn’t eat, I had incredible pain in my back and was just skin and bones,’ he added.

But Jonnie refused to give up, and after once he returned home to his family he began forcing himself out of bed, drinking protein shakes and spending hours in an oxygen tent in a bid to curb any growth of the disease.

With the help of treatment, including chemotherapy, he has now built his strength up and weighs 8st 6lb.

‘I won’t let cancer define me,’ he added.