A Big Brother legend has undergone emergency surgery after being rushed to hospital. Jenkin Edwards, who appeared on the show in 2013 during it’s return to scenes on ITV, revealed he had been experiencing crippling pain in his stomach, which resulted him being diagnosed with appendicitis.
He said: “Tuesday night I was experiencing the most unbearable pain in my stomach, I was bent over in pain sobbing my eyes out. Wednesday, I was rushed through for emergency surgery as I had appendicitis. I’ll do a story time on this as it was rather funny (I thought I was just being dramatic and asked to go home 20 minutes before my results came back).”
Jenkin continued: “I’m on the mend, and I can’t thank the staff enough, I am yet to meet a single person who hasn’t taken the time to be kind listen to me and be attentive. I’ve been alone while I’ve been here and everyone has taken the time to explain every little step to me it really has meant the world.” It comes after a doctor’s warning to people who drink even a ‘single cup of tea’.
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He went on to say: “I did ask if I could get a tummy tuck while they were there but they were unable to do it so unfortunately you’re not gunna see a massive change in me just yet. Jokes aside please please please if you experience any sort of aches or pains go and get them checked I was going to leave this and god knows what would have happened if I did.”
Shortly after his stint on the show, he claimed that while he was in the house, he was offered £25,000 and an unlimited supply of his favourite treat, a Kinder Bueno, to see a “mystery family or friend” for one minute. He rejected the offer and missed out on the chance to see his mum, Susan.
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He previously said: “I struggled with not seeing my family a lot more than I thought I would, from age twelve to eighteen I was a carer for my mum, every day we were on the phone. My mum has loved the show since season one and so has my nan, I partly went on it for her. She has always been my biggest supporter and the first to bring me back down to earth.”
Despite being branded as “moody” during his stint on the programme, Jenkin recently celebrated his time in the house. Reflecting on the 25th anniversary of the iconic show, he said: “25 years of Big Brother.
“To some people it’s just a show, but to me it was more than that, it was a way of showing that plus-sized neurodivergent gay men exist and deserve a seat at the table.
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“It was a way of making my parents proud , it was a way of putting a middle finger up to all the bullies I’ve encountered through my life , and in some ways it was a way of me loving myself again. Growing up Big Brother was a family favourite, my mum and nan were hooked from day one.
“Weirdly it felt like big brother was always a part of my childhood. It was always on in the background ( if you remember the 24hr live stream you’re a real one). grew up knowing I someday would be a part of my family’s favourite show and can you believe I was lucky enough to get in on my first try.
“I wish nothing but good luck to everyone going into the mad house this year. You’re in for the ride of your life and you’ll make friendships and memories that will last a lifetime. I’m jealous I can’t do it again!!”
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