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By AMELIA WYNNE FOR MAILONLINE

Published: 14:48 BST, 5 May 2025 | Updated: 14:48 BST, 5 May 2025

James Whale has given a devastating health update as the star said he’s ‘at the end’ of cancer journey and there are ‘no treatments left’.

James, 73, is battling stage four kidney cancer that has spread to his spine, brain and lungs and had previously said Christmas 2023 could be his last after stopping treatment. 

Making the announcement with his Talk co-host Ash Gould by his side, on Monday he shared: ‘I’m at the end of my cancer journey. There is no treatment I can have anymore.’

He added: ‘I can’t tell you how grateful I am to Talk to actually let me on the air and sit next to Ash, which is a real pain in the butt, but I’ve been doing it for 25 years!’

James said his recent ill health had taken its toll on him due to a severe bout of flu which led to an intensive care stay. 

Despite his health, James managed to joke: ‘It might actually be helping me, you never know, so I don’t let that cloud my judgment – but on the medication I am on, I’m all over the place.

James was diagnosed with stage four kidney cancer in 2020. He was previously given just three months to live when he contracted kidney cancer in 2000 (throwback image)

James was diagnosed with stage four kidney cancer in 2020. He was previously given just three months to live when he contracted kidney cancer in 2000 (throwback image)

‘I’m hoping to go on for another few weeks, few months but as soon as I can’t do the show anymore, I won’t.’

Celebrity Big Brother star James spent Christmas in intensive care after being rushed to hospital amid his terminal cancer battle.

He was hospitalised with the flu and was then discharged from the ICU to recover at home.

His relieved wife Nadine, 59, told fans at the time: ‘After a worrying week I am happy to report that @THEJamesWhale is out of ICU and back at home, having batted off the Grim Reaper yet again.

‘This time he tried with a bout of Influenza A, but without success. Our hero is home for NYE.’

James received an MBE for services to broadcasting and charity back in April 2024.

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James Whale gives devastating health update as star says he’s ‘at the end’ of cancer journey and there are ‘no treatments left’

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