Tommy Walsh was diagnosed with throat cancer in 2022 and underwent surgery to remove the tumour.
He announced in early 2024 that he was receiving advanced NHS treatment after specialists found cancer under his lung. In a fresh update, the BBC host said in June last year he is nearly in remission as the cancer is “slowly shrinking and disappearing” with radiotherapy treatment.
The 68-year-old previously had a breast cancer scare in 2002 after finding two lumps in his chest that were later found to be benign.
The veteran presenter with over 25 years of experience on TV was reportedly replaced on Homes Under The Hammer in 2024.
Tommy has exited the property show with former weather presenter Owain Wyn Evans, 39, stepping in as a new host on the BBC show.
Speaking exclusively to Express Online on behalf of 10Bet, Martin addressed Tommy’s departure and made a candid admission.
“I haven’t seen him since the 20 years party but I’ve always got a lot of time for Tommy,” Martin shared.
“He is a really good guy so I was sorry to hear about his health. He’s a gentle giant and he added greatly to the show and we treasure the time he was on it.”
Tommy joined Homes Under the Hammer in 2021 for season 24 alongside Money for Nothing star Jacqui Joseph.
Tommy Walsh (L) Jacqui Joseph, Martel Maxwell and Martin Roberts (R) (Image: Getty)
