Adele Roberts has detailed her “main concern” as she prepares to lace up her skates for the upcoming 2024 series of Dancing on Ice.
The former BBC Radio 1 DJ and Big Brother contestant signed on to skate in the next series of the hit ITV show, which will return to screens early next year – but she’s already run into a problem.
Adele, who was given the all-clear from bowel cancer in June, had colostomy surgery to remove a bowel tumour which resulted in getting a stoma bag fitted, which she refers to as Audrey.
Taking to Instagram on Tuesday, the broadcaster revealed that a number of toilets were out of order while practicing at an ice rink, which could mean “trouble” for others.
“Now, this is my main concern at this rink and I ran into this yesterday,” she said. “That’s out of order, that’s out of order – there’s only one toilet working and Audrey is here.
“So pray for the other users of these toilets because if she starts we’re all in trouble.”
Adele was first diagnosed with bowel cancer in October 2021 and documented her treatment on social media, which included having colostomy surgery to remove a bowel tumour and getting a stoma bag fitted.
Eight months after she first went public with her diagnosis, she confirmed that she had been given the all-clear by doctors.
She has since used her social media platforms to try and break the stigma around having a stoma.
Following her colostomy operation in October 2021, Adele revealed that she “casually” learned her rectum was removed.
The operation diverts one end of the colon, which is part of the bowel, through an opening in the abdomen called a stoma. A pouch is then placed over the stoma to collect stools, and can be permanent or temporary.
After she had it fitted, Adele posted a photo of her proudly displaying her colostomy bag, as she penned: “I had a meeting with my consultant and it looks like Audrey the #stoma is staying.
“She rides again! Well… she’s staying for the time being. It’s a long story but, essentially, it’s not possible to give me a reversal of my stoma anytime soon.
“He also casually mentioned that I’ve had my rectum removed. I might not be able to go to the toilet normally again ever… WTAF?!
“Anyway… for now – while I do have the honour of having a stoma I thought I could try & do some good. Share what life is like day to day & maybe things I find helpful?”(sic)
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