I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! star Adele Roberts revealed she had her rectum removed.
The 43-year-old star, who had a stoma bag fitted last year, was diagnosed with bowel cancer in October 2021.
A stoma is an opening on the front of your abdomen which allows waste to be removed from the body and into a bag.
Although she announced she was cancer free in June, she is dealing with the effects of the treatments
She took to Instagram to share an update on her stoma, which she named Audrey, and how it's 'staying for the time being.'
"It’s a long story but essentially it’s not possible to give me a reversal of my stoma anytime soon. He also casually mentioned that I’ve had my rectum removed. I might not be able to go to the toilet normally again ever… WTAF?!" she wrote.
Adele continued: "Anyway… for now - while I do have the honour of having a stoma I thought I could try & do some good. Share what life is like day to day & maybe things I find helpful?
"Clothes which are a good fit / accessible… sometimes pants nearly drag my stoma bag off before I’ve even got out of the door. How I keep fit & motivated (without prolapsing) Comfy shoes!!"
The star added that her feet are 'battered' from the chemotherapy and that her partner Kate Holderness has put plasters on her feet all the time so that she can walk.
"It might also be good to share how accessible places, events and venues are. These are things I have to be mindful of when I’m out & about. I’m still not confident eating and drinking away from home," she said.
"So even if I’m lucky enough to be out at night, DJing or at an event I don’t stay long, I don’t eat or drink much and I’ve got a military knowledge of where every toilet is - especially the accessible ones.
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"I want to emphasise that’s my experience and how I’m learning to get better looking after Audrey. Everyone is different but I know from experience that if I get too excited or nervous it’s game over!"
She said she didn't realise having a stoma counted as a 'non-visible disability'.
Adele then thanked Radio 1 and the BBC's diversity and inclusion team - who recently did a session on disability.
"It definitely helped me realise I can help a lot more in terms of sharing my day to day and hopefully help the wonderful #ostomate community," the TV personality explained.
"There are around 200,000 people in the UK with a stoma. From little babies right up to the more distinguished and senior members - so many more people than we all realise - and together I feel like we could do a lot of good."
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