Posted: 17:40, 14 April 2022 | Updated: 19:10, 14 April 2022
George Alagiah returned to the BBC News At Six tonight after “months of treatment”. The 66-year-old news reader, who was diagnosed with bowel cancer in 2014, announced that he was taking a break from his duties last October. His agent then told him he was facing further spread of the disease. He started News At Six with an article about Rwanda, where a 120 120 million program would send male migrants to East Africa if they arrived in the UK via an “unofficial route”. He made no mention of his presentation break or cancer treatment during the show. This afternoon, Alagiah wrote on Twitter: “I will be back at @BBCNews studio today after months of treatment. He started News At Six with an article about Rwanda, where a 120 120 million program would send male migrants to East Africa if they arrived in the UK via an “unofficial route”. “It’s a clear coincidence – it’s been 8 years since I was told I had stage 4 bowel cancer. “So good to be back with the News at Six team.” Incoming BBC News political editor Chris Mason was among those who welcomed his return. He wrote on Twitter: “Welcome back @BBCAlagiah!” The 66-year-old news reader, who was diagnosed with bowel cancer in 2014, returned to BBC News At Six this afternoon George Alagiah is back in theaters tonight, eight years after being diagnosed with stage IV bowel cancer Former BBC News science editor David Shukman added: “I’m really glad the wonderful @BBCAlagiah is back on our screens tonight. George, best wishes. Sri Lankan-born Alagiah underwent 17 rounds of chemotherapy to treat advanced bowel cancer in 2014. He returned to presentation in 2015 after making progress against the disease and said he was a “richer man” for it. His cancer returned in December 2017 and the presenter underwent further treatment before returning to work. In 2020, he tested positive for coronavirus after deciding to stop appearing in the studio during the epidemic following advice from doctors and colleagues.
