Television Legend Joins Celebrity Big Brother Despite Incurable Cancer Diagnosis
While rumours swirl around the upcoming Celebrity Big Brother line-up, with fans speculating who might be heading into the famous house, one name has caught attention for more personal reasons. Though nothing has been confirmed — with a show spokesperson firmly stating, “Any names suggested for Celebrity Big Brother are purely speculation” — TV presenter Trisha has come forward with a heartfelt revelation that’s been weighing on her for nearly two years.
The much-loved star has opened up about her secret cancer battle, breaking her silence after 19 months of keeping it under wraps. Speaking honestly to HELLO! Magazine, she explained just how draining it had become to carry the burden privately.
“I can’t lie, I can’t keep making up stories,” she admitted. “It gets to a stage, after a year and a half, when keeping a secret becomes more of a burden than anything else.” What’s clear from Trisha’s words is that her biggest concern wasn’t just her health — it was how the public would perceive her if they knew. She feared being labelled or treated differently because of her diagnosis, reported the Daily Record.
“My worry is that people will start seeing me as a frail little thing,” she shared. “And that if [the news] got out, I’d be judged, or people would change the way they are with me, or that I wouldn’t work.”
Trisha, who’s built her career on asking the questions, not answering them, said she didn’t want her illness to overshadow her work. “I’m a journalist; I don’t want to be ‘the story’. I don’t want to be interviewing someone and for them to say to me: ‘I’m so sorry.'”
Taking back control, she turned to Instagram to share the truth with her followers. In a moving post that included photos from her magazine interview, she finally opened up. “Doing this is tough… I’ve been keeping a difficult secret for 19 months now, but like my new hairstyle – I can’t hide it anymore.”
Meanwhile, over in Celebrity Big Brother land, excitement is ramping up ahead of the show’s return. Hosts AJ Odudu and Will Best have been teasing fans with behind-the-scenes glimpses, including a car ride to the CBB studio where they hinted they’d just seen the full list of housemates.
AJ couldn’t hide her excitement: “It’s going to be great, and we’ve just found out who the housemates are. Guys! It’s major.” With Trisha’s name floating among the speculated stars, and her powerful story now public, fans are wondering if she might be stepping into the house not just as a celebrity, but as someone owning her truth. Whether it’s pure rumour or there’s truth to the whispers, one thing is clear: Trisha’s courage is already making waves.