John Torode expressed his love for his wife Lisa Faulkner on his birthday, following her recent disclosure of a cancer diagnosis. The 61-year-old former MasterChef judge has been married to the 54-year-old TV star Lisa since 2019.
This week, John celebrated his birthday, which Lisa commemorated with a heartfelt message on social media. Lisa shared a picture on Instagram showing both of them smiling at the camera.
In the photo, the couple coordinated their outfits, both wearing white tops, with Lisa’s featuring colorful details. She accompanied the image with an emotional message, referring to John as her “best friend” and acknowledging the challenging times they have faced together recently.
Lisa’s message read, “Happy Birthday to my wonderful husband @johntorodecooks. I hope you have the best day, my best friend. What a year it’s been, but we held each other’s hands, and I couldn’t have gotten through these past few months without you by my side.”
She continued, “You are the kindest man with the gentlest, biggest heart, and you make my heart thump… I look forward to a birthday coffee in our spot in the garden. I love you, my Johno, and so does Rory.”
In response to Lisa’s post, John expressed his love and adoration by writing, “And I love and adore you,” adding a red heart emoji to his message.
Earlier this month, Lisa shared with her followers that she had been diagnosed with early-stage breast cancer. The disease was detected during a routine mammogram, leading to surgery to remove the cancer.
After receiving an outpouring of support following her diagnosis, Lisa thanked everyone for their kind messages and support. She expressed her gratitude for the love and kindness she had received during this challenging time.
In a video posted on Instagram, Lisa shared details about her battle with cancer, emphasizing the importance of early detection through regular mammograms. She encouraged others not to delay screenings and expressed her appreciation for the healthcare system that facilitated her treatment.
John faced his own challenges this year after being dismissed from MasterChef due to allegations of inappropriate behavior on set, including the use of racist language. Despite losing his job, the BBC decided to air Christmas special episodes featuring him, with John stating he had no recollection of the incident in question.
During the time of John’s dismissal, a BBC spokesperson mentioned that consultations were held with the individuals involved, confirming their consent to air the episodes. The BBC acknowledged the complexity of the situation and expressed appreciation for the understanding of all parties.
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