Love Island's Chris Hughes lands new show after four surgeries to help him have children | The Sun
CHRIS Hughes was praised for his "brave" BBC documentary about male fertility as fans thank the star for "raising awareness".
The 29-year-old has been through four gruelling surgeries as he battled to save his fertility.
He found a problem during a live examination on ITV'sThis Morning, inspiring his brother to get checked – who turned out to have cancer.
Chris told their story on a BBC documentary Me, My Brother and Our Balls.
Now he's told The Sun he's working on a new TV project to keep up awareness on testicular cancer.
"I'm potentially starting to film a new show soon on testicular health," Chris told The Sun at Tulleys Shocktober Fest.
"I did a documentary on the BBC with my brother. Hopefully I can continue to spread awareness, which is important to me.
"I've been working with BUPA Health lately. I want to be an advocate for testicular health. It's something I've struggled with, fortunately it wasn't cancer, but I've had four operations on my testicles myself.
"My brother's had cancer and my cousin's had cancer so it's just about keeping that word spreading and breaking the stigma so men continue to check themselves and talk because it's a big topic."
Chris was told he had a low sperm-count after being diagnosed with varicoceles – a testicular vein condition – when he was younger.
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The reality star underwent three operations to deal with the condition and he has also made the decision to freeze his sperm.
He has since been told that despite his issues, he can still have children.
Tulleys Shocktober Fest opened last week celebrating over 25 years of screams.
It offers thrill-seekers special effects, immersive scenery, live actors, great food and a VERY spooky atmosphere.
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