The emotional revelation turned an ordinary broadcast into a raw and deeply human moment that left listeners in tears.
“It’s Been One Blow After Another”
Health update: Broadcaster Chris Evans has revealed he’s been diagnosed with skin cancer
Speaking with a trembling voice, Chris shared the painful truth with his audience:
“It feels like life has thrown everything at us lately… Dad’s gone, Mum’s still in treatment, and now this. But I’m trying to stay hopeful — because I know how lucky I am that mine was caught early.”
Family man: Chris has three sons and one daughter with professional golfer and part-time model Natasha, 38
The much-loved presenter explained that doctors diagnosed him with melanoma, a serious form of skin cancer, but assured listeners that it was detected at an extremely early stage, giving him strong chances of a full recovery.
“An Angel Saved My Life”
The running enthusiast jokingly added : ‘I can’t run for a month afterwards so I’m going to do nothing but run until then. Is that OK?’
Chris credited a simple act of kindness for saving his life.
He told listeners how his massage therapist — whom he described as “an angel sent from heaven” — noticed an unusual freckle on his leg during a routine session.
Fame and fortune: Chris became a household name thanks to his wild lifestyle and TV show, TFI Friday – pictured with Billie Piper in the 2000s who he later married and divorced
Doctors later confirmed that the freckle was an early-stage melanoma. Chris said his treatment is scheduled for September 14, adding that he would be taking a short break from running, one of his greatest passions.
“Dad Would Want Me to Keep Fighting”
Step back in time: The couple were married from 2001 – 2007 and famously went on one long booze bender together
Chris then opened up about the pain of losing his father earlier this summer — a loss that came just as his mother was beginning a new round of chemotherapy.
“Dad’s passing broke us. He was always the strong one, the funny one. And now, seeing Mum fight every day — it’s hard. But if they can be that brave, so can I.”
Tying the knot: Billie and Chris married in a secret Las Vegas ceremony at the Little Church of the West for which she wore flips flops and a sarong, with the groom in an open-necked shirt (pictured on their wedding day in 2001)
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Colleagues and fans were quick to send messages of love and strength. One co-host described the moment as “heartbreaking but inspiring,” while listeners flooded social media with messages like “We’re with you, Chris. Keep fighting — for yourself and your family.”
“Caught Early — That’s the Miracle”
Chris emphasised the importance of early detection, urging listeners to pay attention to any changes in their skin:
“If you see something that doesn’t look right — a freckle, a mole, anything — get it checked. That’s what saved me.”
He went on to explain that his cancer was classified as Stage 0, one of the earliest and most treatable stages possible.
“It’s a miracle they caught it this early. I’m grateful — for the doctors, for my family, for that one person who cared enough to say something.”
A Message of Hope
TFI Friday: Chris had all the greats on his hugely popular talk show in the 90s and 00s – pictured with Noel Fielding
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Despite enduring unimaginable pain — losing his father, watching his mother fight for her life, and now facing his own diagnosis — Chris Evans remains a symbol of courage and optimism.
“We’ve been through hell as a family,” he admitted. “But even now, we laugh, we talk, we remember the good days. That’s what keeps us going.”
His honesty and vulnerability have sparked an outpouring of compassion from fans and colleagues across the country. Many called his live revelation “one of the bravest moments in British radio.”