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John Torode says his wife Lisa Faulkner's breast cancer has 'changed everything' as he reveals struggles over her diagnosis

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Edwards, B. (2026, September 17). John Torode says his wife Lisa Faulkner's breast cancer has 'changed everything' as he reveals struggles over her diagnosis. Daily Mail. https://www.dailymail.com/tvshowbiz/article-16136895/John-Torode-says-wife-Lisa-Faulkners-breast-cancer-changed-reveals-struggles-diagnosis.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490

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Daily Mail · collected 2026-09-17 · by Bethan Edwards

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John Torode, former MasterChef star and husband of actress Lisa Faulkner, spoke emotionally about her breast cancer diagnosis in an interview with The Times. He stated that the diagnosis "changed everything" for them, emphasizing health and support over other concerns. Lisa Faulkner, 54, had previously shared on social media that she underwent surgery and is now starting radiotherapy treatment following her July announcement of the cancer diagnosis.
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Chef John Torode recently spoke emotionally about his wife, actress Lisa Faulkner, who was diagnosed with breast cancer in July. The 54-year-old star had already undergone surgery and is now starting radiotherapy treatment. In an interview with The Times, John emphasized the profound impact of Lisa's diagnosis on their lives, stating it has "changed everything." Both John and Lisa highlighted the importance of health and being together during this challenging time, underscoring that other aspects of life pale in comparison to their current struggles.

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- See more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred Source John Torode has said his wife Lisa Faulkner's breast cancer diagnosis 'changed everything' as he gave an emotional update on Wednesday. The actress, 54, revealed in July that she had already undergone surgery and will be moving onto a course of radiotherapy.
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🔮 - See more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred Source John Torode has said his wife Lisa Faulkner's breast cancer diagnosis 'changed everything' as he gave an emotional update on Wednesday. The actress, 54, revealed in July that she had already undergone surgery and will be moving onto a course of radiotherapy.

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- See more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred Source John Torode has said his wife Lisa Faulkner's breast cancer diagnosis 'changed everything' as he gave an emotional update on Wednesday. The actress, 54, revealed in July that she had already undergone surgery and will be moving onto a course of radiotherapy. asserted
she → see → radiotherapy
Now former MasterChef star John, who presents the ITV cooking series John & Lisa's Weekend Kitchen with his wife, opened up about his wife's cancer battle. asserted
who → present → battle
Speaking to The Times, he said: 'The most important thing to me is health and being with my wife, Lisa, and if I have that, everything else pales into insignificance. asserted
everything → speak → insignificance
Lisa's breast cancer diagnosis this year changed absolutely everything.' asserted
diagnosis → change → everything
Lisa also told the publication: 'Cancer comes along and knocks you again and you suddenly realise that none of the other stuff matters. asserted
none → tell → stuff
It changes everything. asserted
It → change → everything
You suddenly realise what is important and the rest goes out of the window. asserted
rest → realise → window
John Torode has said his wife Lisa Faulkner's breast cancer diagnosis 'changed everything' as he gave an emotional update on Wednesday It comes after Lisa shared a heartwarming tribute to her husband John after her breast cancer diagnosis in July. asserted
Lisa → say → July
The TV star shared a sweet selfie showing her cosied up to her partner as they celebrated his 61st birthday. asserted
they → share → birthday
His big day comes just weeks after she announced she had been diagnosed with the disease. asserted
she → come → disease
Referencing the recent times of strife, she lauded her husband, writing: 'I couldn’t have got through these past few months without you by my side.' asserted
I → reference → side
Her touching tribute read: 'Happy Birthday to my wonderful husband @johntorodecooks I hope you have the best day my best friend... 'What a year it’s been but we held each others hands and I couldn’t have got through these past few months without you by my side... ' asserted
I → read → side
You are the kindest man with the gentlest biggest heart and you make my heart thump. asserted
heart → make → heart
I look forward to a birthday coffee in our spot in the garden I love you my Johno and so does [our dog] Rory.' asserted
dog → look → you
Lisa married former MasterChef star John in October 2019 after first meeting on the show in 2010, before beginning a relationship a couple of years later. asserted
Lisa → marry → years
Lisa gave an emotional update days after first revealing she is battling breast cancer. asserted
she → give → cancer
She thanked her followers for their messages of support and said she has been touched by all the love she has received. asserted
she → thank → love
The TV chef wrote: 'Thank you for all of your support and your lovely messages. asserted
chef → write → support
I promise I will read every word... asserted
I → promise → word
'So many of you going through this or know someone who is. asserted
who → go → someone
Your love and kindness has really touched me and I thank you from the bottom of my heart.' asserted
I → touch → heart
Lisa first shared the news online days before, explaining she had been quiet on social media while undergoing treatment for cancer. asserted
she → share → cancer
The actress, 54, revealed in July that she she had already undergone surgery and will be moving onto a course of radiotherapy She said: 'I know I've been very quiet on here, reason being I have had to have surgery for the early stages of breast cancer. ' asserted
I → reveal → cancer
I had surgery two weeks ago, it was quite a big op but it's all good and I've my results back and they've got everything out. asserted
they → have → everything
So it's all clear and I just need now to have some radiotherapy in a few weeks. asserted
I → need → weeks
I just wanted to say I've got a bit of healing to do but I'm good. asserted
I → want → healing
I'm well and feeling so much better and I'm so grateful I went for my mammogram. asserted
I → feel → mammogram
Encouraging others to go and get checked out, Lisa said: 'I just wanted to say don't put them off, go, because they found this and without that mammogram it wouldn't have been picked up. asserted
it → encourage → mammogram
'Thank you to our wonderful NHS and the fact we can have these mammograms and we can get treatment early.' asserted
we → thank → treatment
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