Heartbreaking pictures have emerged of James Whale giving the ‘most compelling’ interview of his career amid his terminal cancer battle.
The TalkTV presenter, 74, has been interviewed by the channel by Nigel Farage after admitting that he ‘hasn’t got much longer to live’.
James was first diagnosed with liver cancer in February of 2020 but despite having preventative treatment, he revealed that year that it had spread to his spine, brain and lungs.
On Monday it was revealed that James had filmed the interview with Farage as a TalkTV producer shared snaps ahead of it being released.
In the images James looked frail amid his illness and had a yellow blanket over his knees.
He penned on X: ‘After 50 years in broadcasting, Whaley delivers one of the most compelling and profound conversations of his career.
Heartbreaking pictures have emerged of James Whale giving the ‘most compelling’ interview of his career amid his terminal cancer battle
‘A masterclass in asking the right questions. @THEJamesWhale @Nigel_Farage @MitchellCMM.’
Under another image of the interview set up he wrote: ‘Filming Whaley’s last interview with Nigel Farage. The bravest man I know. A legend and a friend.’
He also appeared in an image with his co-host on Talk TV Ash Gould.
It comes after last week James took to social media to share an emotional update about his terminal cancer battle – admitting that he ‘hasn’t got much longer’.
The Big Brother star choked up as he wished his grandson a happy birthday and reflected on his own morality in the heartfelt message.
He said: ‘I’m not terribly well in the final stages of cancer, but I just want to tell my grandson how proud I am of him.
‘He’s a Royal Marine and he’s been a Royal Marine for over six months, nearly a year now, he got through all his training, and I am so, so proud, you have no idea.’
The visibly emotional star added: ‘Happy Birthday, mate. Happy Birthday to all of you who have put your lives where you have
‘360 years ago, the Royal Marines were founded. Happy Birthday to you all.’
Reflecting on his mortality, James said: ‘It’s alright, I’m an old git, [I’m] 74. I’m still on the TV and radio but not for much longer. I love you all, guys.’
James was first diagnosed with liver cancer in February of 2020 but despite having preventative treatment, he revealed that year that it had spread to his spine, brain and lungs (seen with his Talk TV co-host Ash)
In the images posted James looked frail amid his illness and had a yellow blanket over his knees (Farage seen right)
It comes after last week James took to social media to share an emotional update about his terminal cancer battle – admitting that he ‘hasn’t got much longer’
The Big Brother star choked up as he wished his grandson a happy birthday and reflected on his own morality in the heartfelt message
Seen doing his Talk TV show with co-host Ash Gould
Fans were quick to send supportive messages to James in the comments section of the video, which was posted to Twitter/X, thanking him for his work as a presenter.
They wrote: ‘You have been the voice of many people, thank you. Your family are lucky to have such an inspirational loved one. Thinking of you and sending love.’;
‘God bless you James……I’ll still be waiting Friday night to see you on your show!’
‘James, I remember listening to you on TalkRadio as a kid in 1997 onwards (too young I know). For years I’ve listened to you and have never forgotten how you helped shape the world for me back then.
‘A true legend, a great man. Sending you all my very best wishes my friend [sic].’
James was made an MBE in the King’s Honour’s list in 2024 for his ‘outstanding contributions to broadcasting’.
James was made an MBE in the King’s Honour’s list in 2024 for his ‘outstanding contributions to broadcasting’
In May, James admitted that his cancer had progressed to the point where he will be ‘exceptionally lucky’ to live to see Christmas.
He said: ‘Sometimes I think it will be easier just to have a heart attack and go.’
James said that he had sadly exhausted all possible treatments for his cancer and was ‘at the end of his journey’ with the illness and as a presenter.
He added: ‘I can’t tell you how grateful I am to Talk to actually let me on the air and sit next to Ash, which is a real pain in the butt, but I’ve been doing it for 25 years!’