Julia Bradbury has signed up for 'The Real Full Monty'.
Julia Bradbury will take part in The Real Full Monty
The 53-year-old presenter underwent a single mastectomy in October 2021 after being diagnosed with breast cancer and has spoken openly about her battle with the disease plans to take her desire to raise awareness even further by stripping off for the show after producers felt she'd be a "natural choice" to take part.
A source told The Sun newspaper's TV Bizarre column: “Julia has been so inspiring, honest and real throughout her journey and so was a natural choice for ITV bosses in casting 'The Real Full Monty'.
“Julia calls herself a ‘cancer thriver’ and she sees taking part as the embodiment of that — doing something bold and brave.
“She jumped at the chance of being involved as she wants to do everything she can to encourage men and women to check themselves and be more open about their health.
“While other members of the cast are dancers or performers, it won’t come as naturally for Julia — but that’s what will make her involvement all the more inspiring.”
The 'Countryfile' host found a lump in July 2021 and was diagnosed with cancer two months later, and she's previously admitted her health issues have made her look at life differently.
She said: “I’m grateful for every single day and I do look at life differently.
“Obviously when something like a cancer diagnosis comes your way, your whole world becomes about that, how you are going to handle it and the impact on your family, friends and loved ones.”
Fellow breast cancer survivor Victoria Ekanoye - who is best known for playing Angie Appleton in 'Coronation Street' - has also signed up for the programme, which raises awareness about the importance of checking for early signs of cancer.
In addition, ‘Dancing on Ice’ skater Vanessa Bauer and the late Princess Diana’s butler Paul Burrell – who was diagnosed with prostate cancer last year – are also taking part.
An insider told The Sun newspaper earlier this month: “Vanessa sadly lost her dear dad to cancer in 2021 so when she was asked to take part in she jumped at the chance.
"It was incredibly emotional for both Vanessa and Paul during filming but they knew by taking part they would help to make a difference and get people checking themselves.
'Naturally there were lots of laughs along the way — getting your kit off on camera makes people incredibly silly but it was all very good fun.”
Former footballer Ashley Cain is also said to have signed up after losing his baby daughter Azaylia to leukaemia at just eight months old in 2021.
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