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Daily Mail
7 days ago
- General
- Daily Mail
Channel 10 star Barry Du Bois reveals what saved his life amid his ongoing cancer battle after he was told he had 'three months to live'
Barry Du Bois has revealed the the one thing which saved his life after he was given just 'three months to live' following a heartbreaking cancer diagnosis in 2017. The Channel Ten star, 64, beat the odds when he was diagnosed with Plasmacytoma Myeloma—a rare and incurable cancer of the immune system. Despite doctors giving him only months to live, Barry continues to live life to the fullest 16 years later and credits 'early detection' as his saving grace, he revealed on Jonesy & Amanda on Wednesday. 'Early detection is a really important thing,' he told Gold 101.7 hosts Brendan Jones and Amanda Keller. 'If you're not feeling that well physically, get it checked out. Get that blood test. An early blood test is one of the reasons I am here 16 years later.' From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the DailyMail's new showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. 'If I hadn't taken it up, then maybe three months later [death] would have happened. An early blood test is one of the things that saved me,' he continued. It comes after the former Living Room host penned an emotional essay for The Gold Coast Bulletin on Tuesday, which detailed his journey with trauma, depression and incurable cancer. The Sydney-born presenter said each painful chapter has helped him develop the positive mindset that keeps him going today. 'I was sitting in a cold, unfamiliar consult room at the hospital, my wife's hand holding mine... then a doctor who had known me for only a few hours looked me in the eye and told me I had three months to live,' he wrote. But instead of accepting that grim prognosis, Barry leaned on something far stronger—his own lived experience. 'They were unaware I'd already been through things that break most people,' he added. From falling 14 metres off a roof and breaking his back, to enduring years of IVF heartbreak with wife Leonie—including a devastating miscarriage—Barry has known profound physical and emotional pain. He said he felt 'lost and empty' because 'anyone that loved me was being punished'. Two weeks after their miscarriage, Leonie was diagnosed with cervical cancer. And while she stayed strong during treatment, Barry spiralled into depression. 'I avoided conversation and started a continual negative conversation with myself that took me into the darkness… depression is a lonely state and I refused to share my pain. I saw it as a weakness,' he wrote. But it was Leonie who helped him find his way back. Barry said his wife helped him find 'purpose, connection and a sense of belonging' again as he continues his battle against cancer. He credits that period of reflection and emotional healing for giving him the strength to fight back when he was diagnosed with Plasmacytoma Myeloma in 2017. 'So when I got my diagnosis—incurable cancer, three months to live—I didn't fall apart... I knew that from leaning into the previous adversities of life I had the resilience to give the fight of my life.'
West Australian
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- West Australian
Barry Du Bois: Aussie TV presenter reveals heartbreaking moment he was given ‘three months to live'
TV presenter Barry Du Bois has opened up about his ongoing battle with cancer, revealing in a moving letter that a doctor once told him he only had 'three months to live'. Du Bois detailed the emotional moment he was sitting in a cold consultation room at St Vincent's Hospital, with his wife by his side, after ongoing a series of scans and biopsies. 'A doctor who had known me for only a few hours looked me in the eye and told me I had three months to live,' he wrote in an essay published by the Herald Sun . He said there were three doctors in the room when he heard the crushing news, but bravely told them, 'Thanks for your advice, but I'm not interested in that, and I'd rather you left the room.' 'You might not know the kind of will I have to live, but if you do your job, I'll do the rest.' While that doctor's prognosis turned out to be wrong, Du Bois continues to live with Multiple Myleoma, an incurable type of blood cancer that affects the immune system and attacks the bone marrow. In the letter, Du Bois recalled other times in his life where he has had to face 'heavy curve balls'. He had previously fallen 14m off a roof, leaving him with a broken back and shattered leg, and later went through years of failed fertility treatment with his wife, Leonie, who was diagnosed with cervical cancer just two weeks after a miscarriage on their 12th round of IVF. 'When I got my diagnosis – incurable cancer, three months to live – I didn't fall apart.. I didn't make peace with that prognosis,' the Living Room presenter said. 'I knew that from leaning into the previous adversities of life I had the resilience to give the fight of my life.' Du Bois first appeared on television screens in 2011 as a contestant on a renovating series before becoming a co-host on The Living Room, Amanda Keller, Dr Chris Brown and Miguel Maestre. In 2012, Du Bois and Leonie welcomed two twins via surrogacy, calling it the most 'extraordinary moment' of his life. 'They are the reason I keep fighting, the reason I stay strong, the reason I smile every morning.'
Perth Now
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Aussie TV star pens letter after given three months to live
TV presenter Barry Du Bois has opened up about his ongoing battle with cancer, revealing in a moving letter that a doctor once told him he only had 'three months to live'. Du Bois detailed the emotional moment he was sitting in a cold consultation room at St Vincent's Hospital, with his wife by his side, after ongoing a series of scans and biopsies. 'A doctor who had known me for only a few hours looked me in the eye and told me I had three months to live,' he wrote in an essay published by the Herald Sun. He said there were three doctors in the room when he heard the crushing news, but bravely told them, 'Thanks for your advice, but I'm not interested in that, and I'd rather you left the room.' 'You might not know the kind of will I have to live, but if you do your job, I'll do the rest.' While that doctor's prognosis turned out to be wrong, Du Bois continues to live with Multiple Myleoma, an incurable type of blood cancer that affects the immune system and attacks the bone marrow. In the letter, Du Bois recalled other times in his life where he has had to face 'heavy curve balls'. He had previously fallen 14m off a roof, leaving him with a broken back and shattered leg, and later went through years of failed fertility treatment with his wife, Leonie, who was diagnosed with cervical cancer just two weeks after a miscarriage on their 12th round of IVF. 'When I got my diagnosis – incurable cancer, three months to live – I didn't fall apart.. I didn't make peace with that prognosis,' the Living Room presenter said. 'I knew that from leaning into the previous adversities of life I had the resilience to give the fight of my life.' Du Bois first appeared on television screens in 2011 as a contestant on a renovating series before becoming a co-host on The Living Room, Amanda Keller, Dr Chris Brown and Miguel Maestre. In 2012, Du Bois and Leonie welcomed two twins via surrogacy, calling it the most 'extraordinary moment' of his life. 'They are the reason I keep fighting, the reason I stay strong, the reason I smile every morning.'
Campaign ME
07-05-2025
- Business
- Campaign ME
Publicis Media and Living Room partner to connect data and experience
Publicis Media Middle East has announced a strategic partnership with Living Room MENA, a creative tech and experiential agency, to integrate data-led media with experiential marketing. The collaboration will focus on aligning performance-driven strategy with creative activations, offering brands new ways to engage audiences through measurable and meaningful touchpoints. The joint approach combines Publicis Media's capabilities in media, data and audience insight with Living Room's expertise in immersive brand experiences. 'In today's fast-changing landscape, it's no longer just about reaching audiences – it's about engaging them in meaningful ways,' said Tony Wazen, CEO of Publicis Media ME. 'Publicis Media and Living Room MENA bring together two distinct but complementary strengths: data-driven media intelligence and immersive brand experiences. This partnership enhances how we connect with consumers and elevates experiential marketing at large, setting new industry benchmarks for innovation and impact.' Dani Oneisse, Founder and CEO of Living Room MENA, added: 'We are excited to join forces with Publicis Media ME, bringing together our expertise in experiential marketing and creative technology with their strengths in data, media and strategy. This partnership is not just about collaboration – it's about expanding our offerings beyond Dubai to the wider Middle East, with a strong focus on Riyadh and Abu Dhabi, where we see immense opportunities to strengthen our presence and deliver impactful brand experiences.' The partnership will also focus on strengthening the agencies' market positioning and offering, and include launch of a joint go-to-market strategy, with a focus on business development, cross-agency integration and scalable solutions for clients looking to align data-led media planning with experiential creativity. Living Room's past work includes immersive experiences for Expo City Dubai and public-sector activations with interactive AR technology. The agency also led stunt-based campaigns for entertainment and mobility brands. The new model is positioned to give marketers more cohesive tools for storytelling – linking media strategy with real-world audience connection.
Yahoo
26-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Tate McRae Recalls First Time Singing in Front of Boyfriend The Kid LAROI and Asking Him: 'Can You, Like, Not Listen?'
It wasn't easy for Tate McRae and The Kid LAROI to sing together live on stage for the first time. In a new interview with Jimmy Fallon on The Tonight Show, McRae spoke about singing with LAROI for the first time when they performed a duet of his hit "Without You" during her Think Later World Tour stop at Madison Square Garden in New York City in August 2024. Now, they have an official duet, "I Know Love," on McRae's new album So Close to What. "It was a little nerve-wracking," she said of making the song. Related: Tate McRae Was 'Devastated' When Her New Album Leaked Online. How She Regained 'Control' of the 'Bummer' Situation "I mean, the first time we ever sang in front of each other was actually at my MSG show last year," added the Canadian pop star. Before the performance, McRae said they would "fake sing in front of each other all the time" but never for real. "So, like, even when we were at our show last year, we were sitting in soundcheck like, 'Are you going to sing first?'" While recording "I Know Love," McRae recalled experiencing "same kind of situation in the studio" and asking LAROI, "Can you, like, not listen?" Related: Tate McRae Reveals the 'Number One' Rule She Abides by to Protect Her 'Creativity' (Exclusive) The duet finds both musicians singing lyrics seemingly inspired by the origin of their relationship. "He said, 'No lie, girl, you lookin' sexy on the magazine, but what you doin' after the photos?' / Looks like I'll be in the covers with you practicin' a new kinda promo," sings McRae on the first verse. LAROI later adds, "We started off friends, how we end up here? / I don't know, but I don't see no problems / We started off friends, how you end up here next to me? (Honestly, this s--- is crazy) / I said, 'You my type,' out in Mexico tonight / You said it was gon' be quick, now we're twelve months in." Related: Tate McRae Recalls Almost Getting 'Eaten by a Whale' with Boyfriend The Kid LAROI While Jet Skiing McRae recently spoke about making "I Know Love" during an album listening event with Spotify at the Living Room in Los Angeles on Feb. 18. "It was a really funny process because me and Laroi have never really taken each other seriously," she said at the time. "You know when you're in a relationship, and you sing around each other, you don't really sing. So, it's a little stressful being in the studio, singing and writing in front of him, but it was a cool experience to watch him in his process." The "I Know Love" music video was released Feb. 26. Read the original article on People
