First Dates barman Merlin Griffiths provides health update after cancer treatment

First Dates barman Merlin Griffiths has shared the incredible news that he has been given the ‘all clear for now’ after receiving results of a CT scan one year after surgery for bowel cancer.

In September 2021, the 48-year-old was diagnosed with stage three bowel cancer and now, after two years of treatment, his results show no sign of the cancer reccurring.

Sharing the news on social media, the bartender who rose to fame on the Channel 4 dating show wrote alongside an image of the correspondence he’d received from the medical team: “Final Year 1 scan results are in, and it’s ALL CLEAR for now. Nice. Thank you #NHS #bowelcancerawareness”

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Merlin has been openly sharing his cancer journey from pictures pre and post op to the good and bad days. And upon sharing this joyous news, famous friends and fans of the telly star rushed to his comments to offer their congratulations and support.

TV chef James Martin wrote: “Brilliant news fella just brilliant see you at the house and stay for a glass or 4”, while his first dates chums Cici Coleman and Laura Tott added three hands together emojis and “Amazing to read!”

Instagram user @stilgoes commented: “Amazing news! I had my 2 year scan results at the weekend! Like you, all clear! Always such a relief! #scanxiety is real!” alongside @paulamilburn1, who penned: “Well done merlin amazing news. Keep well and enjoy the new found health x”