Rhod Gilbert gives health update after shock stage-four cancer diagnosis
COMIC Rhod Gilbert has said he is recovering well from cancer and optimistic he will bounce back.
In an online update, the stand-up, 54, said he has had surgery, radiotherapy and chemotherapy.
The panel show regular was treated at a Cardiff centre of which he has been a patron for years.
Rhod said: "Huge thanks to everyone who has been in touch; reading all your messages of support has been a welcome distraction and given me a real lift. So thanks.
"There has been a lot of stuff in the press recently, so I thought I would clear up any confusion; my cancer diagnosis happened earlier this year (it's not a new development).
"I have since had surgery, radiotherapy and chemo at Velindre Cancer Centre and UHW, Cardiff.
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"Thanks to their tireless dedication and incredible care, and lots of wonderful support from friends, family and you lot.
"I am recovering well, laughing a lot and feeling happy and positive; we are all optimistic that I will come through this.
"I am making plans for 2023, so watch this space for info on the comedy stuff; there have been a lot of laughs in odd places, so I am not going to be short of material.
"Until then, thanks again for your kindness and support. Big love to you all, and Merry Christmas. Rhod."
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“I am making plans for 2023; there have been a lot of laughs in odd places, so I am not going to be short of material.”
Rhod is TV regular, having appeared on Mock The Week, 8 Out of 10 Cats and Have I Got News For You and he was the permanent presenter of Never Mind The Buzzcocks for its final series in 2011.
The Welshman has also hosted his own shows, Ask Rhod Gilbert, Rhod Gilbert's Work Experience and Rhod Gilbert's Teen Tribes.
In 2016, Rhod took over as host on The Apprentice: You're Fired, which he did until just a few years ago.
More recently, he took over from Nick Knowles on DIY SOS.