AN ESCAPE to the Country presenter has opened up about their terrifying cancer diagnosis.
Nicki Chapman has recalled the terrifying moment her speech began to slur and her vision was impacted.
The 57-year-old rushed for medical treatment as she discovered the tumour – which was the size of a golf ball.
Fortunately the tumour was non-malignant and Nicki was underwent emergency surgery back in 2019.
Recalling the horrific ordeal, Nicki said: “It makes me cry. I have had an amazing life. And, once the bombshell of the tumour dropped, I thought, I don’t want to give this life up. But if this is it?”
She continued to The Times: “It makes me cry. I have had an amazing life. And, once the bombshell of the tumour dropped, I thought, I don’t want to give this life up. But if this is it? Well — how lucky have I been?
“And that sounds so glossy, but I was born with the glass half-full. I found a strength to deal with it. It was either take me now or let me live.”
After her ordeal, Nicki released her memoir So Tell Me What You Want and is now a patron for the Brain Tumour Charity.
Nicki is married to music producer and Vice President of Sony BMG International, Dave ‘Shacky’ Shackleton.
The loved-up couple recently celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary was Nicki posted a sweet tribute online.
Meanwhile, the beloved Beeb star recently clarified her future on Escape to the Country.
In a heartfelt Instagram post the presenter confirmed the property show will return for another series after 22 years on screen.
CURRENT
Nicki Chapman (2009–)
Briony May Williams (2022–)
Chris Bavin (2022-)
Sonali Shah (2014–)
Denise Nurse (2008–2015, 2022-)
Alistair Appleton (2007–)
Jules Hudson (2007–)
Steve Brown (2019–)
Ginny Buckley (2015–)
PAST
Catherine Gee (2002–2007)
Nick Page (2002)
Melissa Porter (2007)
Jonnie Irwin (2010–2023)
Aled Jones (2009–2013)
Anita Rani (2014–2015)
Nicki Shields (2013–2014)
Margherita Taylor (2016–2022)
Tim Vincent (2008–2009)
