Milton Jones has revealed he is officially cancer free and will be returning to the stage ‘very soon’.
The Mock The Week comedian, 61, revealed in April that he had been diagnosed with prostate cancer and was at the time preparing to undergo surgery.
In an update on his condition, Milton shared a statement on his Instagram on Friday announcing that he was now cancer-free.
Milton thanked the doctors and nurses who had helped him get better, as well as his loved-ones for supporting him, as well as revealing he would be returning to the stage soon for his rescheduled tour dates.
Getting candid in the post, Milton went on to open up about the ‘dark moments’ during his treatment.
He admitted that there were times during treatment where he ‘wondered if anyone would ever see me again’.
Milton Jones revealed he is officially cancer free and will be returning to the stage ‘very soon’ in a statement on Instagram on Friday
The Mock The Week comedian, 61, revealed in April that he had been diagnosed with prostate cancer and was at the time preparing to undergo surgery
His statement read: ‘A few months ago I had to stop my tour because I needed treatment for prostate cancer. I’m glad to say I’ve had that treatment and am now cancer free.
‘So many thanks to all the doctors and nurses who helped me get better – I couldn’t do their job, I tried, but apparently you have to be qualified.
‘A big thank you to my family, friends, all those who helped reschedule things and the many others who have been so nice to me. Along with all those who have kept hold of their tickets for the shows that have been rescheduled and apologies to those whose shows we were unable to move.’
He added: ‘I have to admit there were a few dark moments when I wondered if anyone would ever see me again, but then I released I was leaning against the light switch.
‘Thankfully I’m now in a completely different place and if you look at my website you’ll see that very soon I’ll be in lots of other different places on your tour, I hope to see you there.’
Announcing his shock diagnosis earlier this year, Milton revealed he would be cancelling a string of tour days.
While Milton declared his cancer was ‘treatable’, he said he needed to focus on his recovery after surgery as he vowed to return to the stage as soon as possible.
He said in a statement at the time: ‘I’m so sorry about this, but I need to announce the cancellation of several dates from my ongoing Ha!Milton live tour.
In an update on his condition, Milton shared a statement on his Instagram on Friday announcing that he was now cancer-free
Getting candid in the post, Milton went on to open up about the ‘dark moments’ during his treatment
‘The affected shows are in Leeds, Coventry, Basingstoke, Sterts, Launceston, Durham, Hexham, Ilkley, Wakefield, Lichfield, Tunbridge Wells, Portsmouth, and Lyme Regis which were all due to take place this summer.
‘This difficult decision comes following a recent diagnosis of treatable prostate cancer. I’ll be undergoing surgery soon and will need time afterwards to fully recover.
‘In addition, the Summer dates in Colchester, Bridlington, Stroud, and London will be rescheduled to the Autumn.
‘All dates currently scheduled for the Autumn leg of the tour remain unaffected. Ticket holders for the cancelled shows will be contacted directly by the venue box office.
‘Thanks for your support and respecting my privacy during this time. This decision has not been taken lightly. Trust me.
‘Abnormal service will resume as soon as possible and I’m looking forward to being back out on the road again soon – though probably not on a bike! Milton x’
Fans flocked to the comments to share well-wishes following his shock cancer diagnosis, including Sir Chris Hoy.
While Milton declared at the time his cancer was ‘treatable’, he said he needed to focus on his recovery after surgery as he vowed to return to the stage as soon as possible
The Olympian, 49, who has terminal prostate cancer, wrote: ‘Really sorry to hear it mate, best of luck ❤️’
The legendary cyclist was diagnosed in September 2023 after a routine check on a shoulder strain led doctors to discover he had a tumour, before a further scan revealed the primary cancer to be in his prostate which had spread to his bones.
Despite undergoing chemotherapy, the seven-time Olympic medalist was told he had only two to four years to live after making the prognosis public last October.
Milton’s career skyrocketed after he won the coveted Perrier Award at the Festival in 1996.
Nowadays, he is renowned for his one-liners on BBC Two’s Mock The Week.
