Oliver Farnworth, who plays John Sugden on Emmerdale, spoke movingly about his partner Samantha Womack’s breast cancer battle during an appearance on Lorraine

Emmerdale actor Oliver Farnworth gave an update on his partner, EastEnders’ star Samantha Womack’s breast cancer journey.

With Christine Lampard handling the sensitive topic with utmost care, she asked about Samantha Womack’s current condition. Oliver, beloved for his role as Andy Sugden in the soap, expressed his deep admiration for his girlfriend, the ex-EastEnders actress, and her strength during the treatment process.

Oliver assured the stand-in presenter, “She’s doing incredibly well,” and with visible awe, he added, “I’m in awe of her,” blowing a tender kiss towards the camera in tribute. Farnworth opened up about Samantha’s diagnosis, wanting to raise awareness for women to keep an eye out for any abnormalities in their breasts.

The tale of this acting duo began when Oliver and Samantha both acted in ‘The Girl On The Train’ in London’s West End, marking the start of their relationship back in 2019. Samantha has been valiantly fighting breast cancer since August 2022, reports the Manchester Evening News.

Oliver opened up about Samantha’s cancer journey and praised the EastEnders actress (Image: No credit)

Praising Samantha’s immense “strength” and “determination” through such a tough period while managing life’s various demands, Oliver conveyed his wholehearted support and appreciation. He underscored his sentiments with another loving kiss directed at the camera lens.

The Emmerdale star opened up about his girlfriend’s incredible strong will and grit in the face of her cancer battle, revealing: “She’s been so kind of strong and determined through it,” Overcoming the odds, she received her diagnosis unexpectedly when there were no prior symptoms during a routine medical appointment.

Oliver went on to say how fortunate they were to have caught the illness early, adding: “And we were very lucky because they detected quite a high grade of cancer and were able to deal with that quite quickly but she then went through the chemo and the radiotherapy.”

Admiration for her stamina was clear as he detailed how she managed to tackle her last radio treatment session, relocated homes, and even performed in a hit West End show, ‘The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe,’ amidst the demanding therapy.

Determined to raise awareness about the disease, Oliver stressed the significance of regular check-ups and urged women to keep an eye out for any abnormalities. He underscored his point by noting how his girlfriend’s cancer was picked up during one such regular health screening.

Wrapping up, Christine provided information regarding the Lorraine campaign, Change and Check, aimed at promoting cancer vigilance.