Jon Tickle faces heartbreaking health battle as co-star confirms MND diagnosis
Big Brother star Jon Tickle has suffered a major setback after being diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease (MND).
The TV presenter, 52, rose to fame after appearing in the fourth series of the hit reality show, which aired in 2003.
There is a heartwarming story behind his time on the show. Jon was initially evicted but later returned to the house after winning a public vote that allowed viewers to choose which former housemate could come back.
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Reuniting with his fellow housemates, 23 years after appearing on the show, his co-star Ray Shah took to Instagram as he shared the sad news.
Sharing snaps of the group together he penned: ‘It has taken us 23 years but we finally got to have a big brother reunion with most of the gang.
‘For those that don’t know, we were Big Brother 4…one of the OG’s. What a great laugh we had meeting up last night in London.There’s a touch of sadness to it though as Jon Tickle was diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease a few months ago but fair play to Sissy, she helped get us all together.
‘Planning the next meet up already and we will get EVERYONE back this time. Until the next time legends.’
Fans and celebrity friends rushed to the comments section to send their best wishes to the presenter and wish him a speedy recovery.
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