I’m A Celebrity star Jordan North‘s parents have spoken of the pride they have for him after he helped the family when his brother was diagnosed with cancer.
The BBCR1 presenter’s parents Wendy and Graham appeared on Lorraine to discuss their son’s time in the castle, after winning the hearts of the viewing public.
They revealed there is a special reason they are so proud of their son, 30, as he helped take care of the family at just 16 following their youngest chid’s diagnosis.
Proud: I’m A Celebrity star Jordan North’s parents have spoken of the pride they have for him after he helped the family when his brother was diagnosed with cancer (pictured Jordan’s dad Graham)
Host Lorraine Kelly asked them: ‘One of your boys had cancer and Jordan was there to help?’
Graham, who is currently in Iraq working at Australian embassy, said: ‘I was away at the time and my oldest son was also away.
‘Bradley our youngest son was diagnosed with cancer. Jordan was 16 at the time and he manned up at the time and looked after Dominic. He was absolutely superb. He has a fantastic human nature, you’re proud to call him your son.’
Fan favourite: The BBCR1 presenter’s parents Wendy and Graham appeared on Lorraine to discuss their son’s time in the castle, after winning the hearts of the viewing public
Meanwhile his mother Wendy, added: ‘He was my rock. While all that was going on, he kept the family home going, saw his brother to school. He saw himself through college and had three jobs. He’s a really incredible person.’
Talking about his time on the show, she said: I’m so super proud of him. I don’t think Jordan will actually believe how well he’s doing and I know how much the public like him.
Graham explained that he is unable to watch it live and has to watch it in the morning due to the time difference, however he if makes the final he said he will definitely be watching live.
Touching: They revealed there is a special reason they are so proud of their son, 30, as he helped take care of the family at just 16 following their youngest chid’s diagnosis
When asked if he’s surprised at how well he’s got on, Graham said: ‘Yes, he’s conquered quite a few fears. He had a lot of phobias when he was a young lad.
‘Scared of snakes, spiders, scared of his own shadow. The first trial with the snakes, I couldn’t watch it, it was quite upsetting.’
Lorraine also mentioned that Jordan’s love of Burnley’s home ground Turf Moor has managed to raise £20,000 for the hospice, which he has no idea about.
Talking about his time on the show, she said: I’m so super proud of him. I don’t think Jordan will actually believe how well he’s doing and I know how much the public like him’
Wendy said: ‘He’s absolutely amazing. Last count it made over 20,000 pounds and he’s no idea at all. When he gets out, he’ll be absolutely over the moon.’
On Tuesday Jordan‘s brother has revealed his family are ‘so proud’ of him as he appears on I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here!
In a new interview, Sergeant Ryan North, 34, who serves in the 2nd Battalion Parachute Regiment, said he feels ‘humbled’ after the star credited him for inspiring his current stint on the ITV show.
The paratrooper explained: ‘He is the hero in my eyes. I’ve never wanted more to put my hand on his shoulder and reassure him it was going to be all right.’
‘I’ve never wanted more to put my hand on his shoulder!’ Jordan’s brother (pictured R) has also revealed his family are ‘so proud’ of him
Ryan recalled when the presenter also stepped in to take care of his younger brothers Brad and Dominic when the Burnley native was critically injured in a roadside bomb attack in Iraq aged 16.
The radio host again helped look after his family while their mother Wendy cared for her eldest son in hospital, and their father, who served in The Queen’s Lancashire Regiment until 2006, worked in the Middle East.
He told The Mirror: ‘I think we all changed a lot during this period. At the time I don’t think any of us noticed it but looking back it definitely brought a strong family unit even closer together.’
Ryan added: ‘He has worked so hard to achieve his boyhood dream of Radio 1 DJ we need all his fans to now push his dream further so we can crown him King of the Castle. I’m most proud that Jordan has been himself in there.’
‘He told me to think of my happy place’: Jordan credited Sgt Ryan, 34, who serves in the 2nd Battalion Parachute Regiment, for inspiring his current stint on the ITV show
Brave: The paratrooper recalled when the host took care of his brothers Brad and Dominic when he was critically injured in a roadside bomb attack in Iraq aged 16 (family pictured)
‘I’m glad he remembered my pep talk’: Broadcaster Jordan recently explained how his sibling provided him with advice ahead of the competition
Broadcaster Jordan recently explained how his sibling provided him with advice ahead of the competition.
The media personality said on the show: ‘My brother, who is a paratrooper, said to me no matter how scared or cold you get, to think of your happy place.’
Ryan shared how he was ‘glad’ that Jordan remembered his ‘pep talk’ and noted his growth ‘in strength and as a character’.