I’M A CELEBRITY STAR WAYNE SLEEP FACES ANOTHER HEARTBREAKING CANCER BATTLE — 11 YEARS AFTER HIS PROSTATE CANCER ORDEAL, THE BELOVED DANCER HAS REVEALED A NEW DIAGNOSIS AND SHARED HOW HE’S COPING The celebrated dancer and former I’m A Celebrity contestant has opened up about another difficult chapter in his health journey, more than a decade after facing prostate cancer. For fans who have followed his remarkable career, the news comes as a worrying reminder of the challenges he has endured away from the spotlight. Now, Wayne has shared an update on his condition, offering a personal glimpse into what he has been going through. His latest revelation has brought renewed attention to his health, particularly the details of his diagnosis and what lies ahead.

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WAYNE Sleep has revealed he has been battling cancer as he shared a health update with his fans.

The former Royal ballet dancer, 78, said he had been undergoing treatment and was hopeful that it was going in the right direction.

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Wayne Sleep has revealed he is battling cancerCredit: Alamy
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The star has already been undergoing treatmentCredit: Alamy

Wayne took to social media to address his recent appearance after fans start commenting on it.

Wayne wrote: “A few people have commented that I haven’t been looking quite my usual self recently, so I thought I would share an update.

“Since the summer, I have been undergoing treatment for cancer.

“I’m pleased to say that the treatment appears to be working, and I am on the mend thanks to all at the Royal Marsden and am looking forward to getting back to full strength.

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He featured on I’m A Celeb back in the 2000sCredit: ITV
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Wayne also starred on Celebrity Big Brother back in 2018Credit: Getty – Contributor

“I’m in good spirits and feeling positive about the future. Thank you to everyone for their kindness and concern.

Photo here on Friday at Kew Gardens looking at the wonderful Henry Moore exhibition.

“Much love, Wayne x”

His followers raced to share their support for the star and to send their well wishes.

It comes 11 years after Wayne battled prostate cancer.

Wayne previously opened up about his recovery, telling the Mirror in 2016 that he noticed his PSA levels were initially raised back in 2010 and was told to continue having tests for the next few years.

But in April 2015, Wayne’s PSA levels came back noticeably raised.

After waiting three months to test it again, doctors told him that the levels were still high.

He said: “In July, the levels were still high, and so I had another MRI and biopsy.

“This time I was told I had prostate cancer.

“Those words shake you to your core. My doctor said they had caught it early and outlined the options.

“He said I could have radiotherapy, which would have meant several visits to hospital.

“But I was going to film The Real Marigold Hotel in India and I didn’t want to miss that opportunity.

“The other option we discussed was brachytherapy where tiny radioactive pellets are put into the prostate to kill the cancer. So I went for that. I didn’t really discuss my illness with many people.”

Wayne competed on I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here in 2003 and came fourth.

He was also a judge on ITV dance show, Stepping Out, alongside Mel B and Jason Gardiner in 2013.

Wayne appeared in BBC’s 2016 mini-series The Real Marigold Hotel where he joined a group of celebrity pensioners on a journey to India.

Tour which saw him, Miriam Margolyes, Rosemary Shrager and Bobby George travel the world.

He was also involved in a special 20th-anniversary show to celebrate the Full Monty.