Holly Willoughbys supports pals sons heartbreaking cancer battle with pants on her head

2023-01-23

Holly Willoughby has told her followers that her old school friend's son is battling leukaemia, as the This Morning host posed with pants on her head to spread awareness.

The 41 year old presenter – who shared pics of both Bodhi and herself posing for the camera – wrote on Instagram: "My dear old school friend @h.j.peckham wants to say ‘Pants to leukaemia’…

"Her son, the bravest of boys has been fighting like a lion… we love you Bodhi… and we stand in our pant clad heads in solidarity!!! If you want to join in, raise some money for charity and make a little boy smile the details are below… Thank you @h.j.peckham Your challenge if you choose to accept. Let's kick leukaemia's ass!"

Holly reposted her friend Hannah's words, where she writes how her son Bodhi is facing his battle with "so much courage".

"November 16th 2022 my beautiful boy was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia. We have since only spent just over a week at home and I can honestly say leukaemia is pants!" the caption read.

"However my little bonkers warrior is facing it with so much courage and of course a pair of pants on his head. I set up a little #teambodhi group to keep our friends updated , after another admission to hospital I sent them a picture, in the moment, of Bodhis bare bottom but pants clad head."

She continued: "Throughout the day they responded as only a good #team would and I received pictures of all his pals, their dogs , mummy's and friends with pants on their head standing in solidarity with his plight (on what was meant to be his birthday party weekend) which bodhi obviously thought was great fun."

Holly – who is mum to Harry, 13, Belle, 11, and eight year old Chester – received many comments on her post, with one writing: "My son also was diagnosed with ALL in 2021.

"He is now in remission and finishes treatment at the end of the year. Our kids are warriors of the highest order!"

Another said: "My little Mila diagnosed with ALL in November 2019 treatment ended April 2022 these kids are so brave ! Wishing this smashing wee boy all the very best in his journey," with a love heart.

"Sending strength to Bodhi and his family! My son was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic leukaemia on 3rd August 2021," a third said to Holly. "It’s amazing how they take it in their stride, they are our heroes! Xx."

It comes after the mum of three enjoyed a rare date night with her husband, Dan Baldwin, as they attended a boxing match in London.

Holly and Dan – who have been married since 2007 – had a night on the town as they attended the KSI versus FaZe Temperrr boxing match at London's OVO Arena Wembley.

The Dancing on Ice host stunned in an oversized black blazer with velvet detailing, which she paired with black trousers and gold jewellery on the night.

She was photographed having a blast while watching the fight at Wembley with Dan, who kept things simple with a grey wool coat.

Last year, Holly spoke about her and Dan's wedding ahead of preparing to celebrate their wedding anniversary in August.

She shared on Wyldemoon.co.uk: "It feels like a very long time ago, we have been married 15 years this year so it feels very special. Those memories are still as fresh as they were on the day.

Holly continued: "It is a special, special time from the dress, to walking down the aisle, to the smell of those flowers that you will never forget, to seeing all your loved ones in one place. Just a complete celebration in its purest form."

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