Jonnie Irwin

The TV presenter said he didn't know if this Christmas will be his last.

He said: “I’ve had messages from people all over the world, wishing me well. And I want to enjoy it and just spend time with Jess and the kids.” That’s not to say anyone else I’ve dated wasn’t fun, but she was just on my wavelength. I’m not saying this will be my last one because I don’t know for certain. The pair met in 2016 and married less than year later. They share three children.

The TV presenter took his young lad to see Father Christmas and shared sweet snaps from their visit.

[Jonnie ](https://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/all-about/jonnie-irwin)first revealed his terminal diagnosis last month, revealing that his lung cancer had spread to his brain before admitting he didn't know how long he had left. He said the first warning sign of his illness came while he was filming A Place In The Sun in August 2020 in Italy, when his vision became [ blurry while driving](https://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/news/celebs-tv/place-suns-jonnie-irwin-shares-7842042). [Jonnie ](https://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/all-about/jonnie-irwin)has recently opened up about his terminal cancer diagnosis, admitting that navigating Christmas will be 'tricky' this year - because [he doesn't know if it will be his last](https://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/news/celebs-tv/jonnie-irwin-confirms-last-christmas-7869754). [proud dad-of-three](https://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/all-about/jonnie-irwin) shared three snaps of himself alongside wife Jess and their three-year-old son Rex on a visit to see Saint Nick. Rex is definitely having the time of his life!" [Jonnie ](https://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/all-about/jonnie-irwin)was brought up in the village of Bitteswell, near [Lutterworth](https://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/all-about/lutterworth) and has recently admitted he wants to simply "enjoy" Christmas and the time he has with his family following his [terminal cancer diagnosis](https://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/news/celebs-tv/tv-presenter-jonnie-irwin-told-7866512). Fans were quick to send sweet messages in the comments section, with one writing: "Rex is telling Santa a thing or two! Taking to his Instagram, the presenter shared a string of images, writing: "Ok, I’ve given in, Christmas is here! He is trying to make the most of the time he has left with his family, after the [heart-breaking confession](https://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/news/celebs-tv/jonnie-irwin-fears-children-wont-7859589) that he knows his children won't remember him when they grow up. Another penned: "I can't say enough about how precious these pictures are. In an earlier interview, the 49-year-old said: “Every time something really nice happens with them, I have this thing knocking at my door, saying, ‘Don’t get too happy because you’re not going to be around much longer'. [Jonnie Irwin](https://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/all-about/jonnie-irwin) took his wife and young son to see Santa on what could be his 'last Christmas'.

A Place in the Sun's Jonnie Irwin shared snaps from a trip to visist Santa with his wife and oldest son Rex,

[The TV star took to Instagram](https://metro.co.uk/2022/12/03/a-place-in-the-suns-jonnie-irwin-determined-to-make-the-most-17873965/) to share some snaps from their visit to Father Christmas, showing him and wife Jessica, 40, posing next to Rudolph and pal with Rex in the reindeer barn. I want to make memories and capture these moments with my family because the reality is, my boys are going to grow up not knowing their dad and that breaks my heart.’ ‘I set little markers – things I want to be around for. You’re the best. Hate what you’re going through at the moment. [received ‘messages from people all over the world, wishing me well’.](https://metro.co.uk/2022/11/25/a-place-in-the-sun-jonnie-irwin-unaware-how-much-fans-liked-his-work-17826300/) [I’m A Celebrity’s Scarlette Douglas fires back at claims she didn’t reach out to co-star Jonnie Irwin after cancer diagnosis](https://metro.co.uk/2022/12/05/im-a-celeb-star-rubbishes-claims-she-didnt-reach-out-to-jonnie-irwin-17878590/?ico=more_text_links) [The Sun](https://www.thesun.co.uk/tv/20542866/jonnie-irwin-swamped-love-support-axed-job-cancer/), with Jonnie now boasting 144,000 followers on the social media platform. I hope you have the very best Christmas imaginable. [revealed that he had been given ‘months to live’](https://metro.co.uk/2022/11/18/jonnie-irwin-opens-up-after-revealing-cancer-diagnosis-17789081/) and heartbreakingly said he knew his sons – Rex and two-year-old twins Rafa and Cormac – would grow up not knowing their dad, after his cancer spread to his brain. [Jonnie Irwin](https://metro.co.uk/tag/jonnie-irwin/?ico=auto_link_entertainment_P1_LNK1) enjoyed a family trip out to see Santa with his wife and son Rex, three, on Wednesday, after recently sharing news [of his terminal cancer diagnosis](https://metro.co.uk/2022/11/13/a-place-in-the-sun-star-jonnie-irwin-given-months-to-live-with-cancer-17752221/). [A Place in the Sun](https://metro.co.uk/tag/a-place-in-the-sun/?ico=auto_link_entertainment_P2_LNK1) presenter, 49, joked that he’d ‘given in’ and was officially marking the start of the festive season with his family.

Given that this festive season might be his last, Jonnie is grabbing the reindeer by the horns, and has posted pictures enjoying a Christmas outing with his ...

We make fun of my hair - he calls it my 'spiky head' - but as far as he's concerned, his dad is normal and why would I shatter that innocence?” I got into the habit of saying: 'Don't plan ahead because I might not be well enough’.” Posting joyful snaps of the day out, Jonnie wrote: “Ok, I’ve given in, Christmas is here!

A Place In The Sun presenter Jonnie Irwin admitted he has finally given in to the festive cheer as the celebrations have already begun.

May God bless you all and give you all the strength you need to get through this and he will!!! Merry Christmas." That was devastating." My best wishes to you, my very best wishes," Kevin offered. "Nothingbtondonwith the mince pies and mulled wine on offer at all! "

The dad-of-three, who has terminal lung cancer, has been flooded with support from fans who have described him as 'inspirational'