Why Andy Burnham was visibly emotional during Celebrity Gogglebox appearance

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24 Oct 2026 • 5:32 AM MYT
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Why Andy Burnham was visibly emotional during Celebrity Gogglebox appearance

  • Andy Burnham featured on a special Stand Up To Cancer episode of Celebrity Gogglebox on Friday 23 October.
  • He became visibly emotional after hearing the story of 41-year-old Will, a young father who died from bowel cancer.
  • Will passed away just one week after receiving his diagnosis, which came at the same time as his partner's.
  • While Will tragically died from the illness, his partner responded well to her treatment.
  • The Prime Minister said he would "make no apology" for attempting to "lead with a bit of lightness" after receiving criticism for appearing on the show.

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