Josie Gibson has revealed she suffered a terrifying cancer scare in 2023 after finding a lump in her breast.

The This Morning star, 40, went to see a doctor after discovering an abnormal lump in her left breast implant, which she later had both removed.

Josie, who had a breast enhancement in 2013 to take her from a B cup to a DD, said removing her implants gave her 'peace of mind', following the scare.

Talking about the scary ordeal for the first time, Josie told The Sun on Sunday: 'I had a big lump underneath my left boob and I was getting really worried about it.

'You could actually see it protruding — you could see the breast had changed shape, so I was getting a little bit frightened.

'So I went to my GP and he had a feel around — it was my breast implant. I went and I had them out and, for me, it was one of the best things I’ve done.'

Josie said her scare encouraged her to join forces with charity Breast Cancer Now for their new 'eyes down, check up' campaign.

The TV presenter has been busy raising awareness of symptoms in the streets, as well as raise up to £1million for charity.

She said: 'We only ever talk about breast cancer when something bad happens. Let’s make it part of the conversation.'

Her secret scare comes after she revealed that she's resorted to 'moving back into a caravan' after the This Morning star's home renovation left her 'sleepless and with stress through the roof'.

Last week on GMB with Ed Balls, 58, and Ranvir Singh, 47, they mentioned her brand new show Josie Gibson's Big Country Build, which is on our screens later this year. 

They shared a sneak peek of what to expect, and a clip of Josie of her saying: 'Have I sat down and worked out the financials? 

'No. No... and I am quite skint now, actually.' 

When they returned to the live studio, Josie could be heard laughing out loud and she said: 'You always think you're really cool until you watch yourself on TV and you think "Oh my God - is that what I sound like!?"' 

Ranvir pointed out that Josie used to live in a caravan before all this, and now she's got an enormous house. 

The former Strictly star dubbed the host: 'You are a great British success story!' 

Josie confessed: 'Well... I've moved back into a caravan. I don't know about that!'

Ed was keen to find out what the programme is about. 

Josie explained: 'So my dream Ed, was to always build an eco house off grid as possible. Myself.'

She continued: 'I've roped my family in. So they say never work with family and animals... and I've just done that. To say my stress levels are up here is to say the least.'

Talking about her loved ones, Josie said: 'They are great. They are amazing. But there is a lot of challenges let's say.'

Ranvir asked: 'Has it put relationships under strain?' 

'I would say so,' Josie replied while nodding. 

Josie's new show was announced last month. 

The seven-part series has allowed for cameras to follow her journey of transforming her huge Somerset property into a modern pad. 

Josie will be joined by her rarely-seen family members brothers Josh and Charlie, who are scrap metal traders, as well as her builder cousin Tom. 

Not only that, she's keen to follow a sustainable life style, so the camera crew will follow her growing her own produce and installing an underground heat pump for bees. 

ITV's press release states: 'The extensive renovation will be followed every step of the way as Josie attempts to assemble her dream home, complete with an on-site gym, walk-in wardrobe, and blacked out windows.

'And as she adapts to new surroundings, Josie will be building lots of new friendships with neighbours who could prove integral towards making her renovation dreams a reality.'

Speaking about her new show, Josie said: 'My dream is to build a house as eco and luxurious as possible where you are immersed in the sanctuary of nature. 

'I want to use the acres of land to try and my best to have a little small holding. I want bees, birds, badgers, to all live in harmony. 

'Though, I’m becoming increasingly concerned that my harmonious dream is slowly turning into a construction nightmare..  I can’t wait to bring the audience along on this journey with me!'

Breast cancer is one of the most common cancers in the world and affects more than two MILLION women a year

Breast cancer is one of the most common cancers in the world. Each year in the UK there are more than 55,000 new cases, and the disease claims the lives of 11,500 women. In the US, it strikes 266,000 each year and kills 40,000. But what causes it and how can it be treated?

What is breast cancer?

It comes from a cancerous cell which develops in the lining of a duct or lobule in one of the breasts.

When the breast cancer has spread into surrounding tissue it is called 'invasive'. Some people are diagnosed with 'carcinoma in situ', where no cancer cells have grown beyond the duct or lobule.

Most cases develop in those over the age of 50 but younger women are sometimes affected. Breast cancer can develop in men, though this is rare.

Staging indicates how big the cancer is and whether it has spread. Stage 1 is the earliest stage and stage 4 means the cancer has spread to another part of the body.

The cancerous cells are graded from low, which means a slow growth, to high, which is fast-growing. High-grade cancers are more likely to come back after they have first been treated.

What causes breast cancer?

A cancerous tumour starts from one abnormal cell. The exact reason why a cell becomes cancerous is unclear. It is thought that something damages or alters certain genes in the cell. This makes the cell abnormal and multiply 'out of control'.

Although breast cancer can develop for no apparent reason, there are some risk factors that can increase the chance, such as genetics.

What are the symptoms of breast cancer?

The usual first symptom is a painless lump in the breast, although most are not cancerous and are fluid filled cysts, which are benign. 

The first place that breast cancer usually spreads to is the lymph nodes in the armpit. If this occurs you will develop a swelling or lump in an armpit.

How is breast cancer diagnosed?

• Initial assessment: A doctor examines the breasts and armpits. They may do tests such as a mammography, a special x-ray of the breast tissue which can indicate the possibility of tumours.
• Biopsy: A biopsy is when a small sample of tissue is removed from a part of the body. The sample is then examined under a microscope to look for abnormal cells. The sample can confirm or rule out cancer.

If you are confirmed to have breast cancer, further tests may be needed to assess if it has spread. For example, blood tests, an ultrasound scan of the liver or a chest X-ray.

How is breast cancer treated?

Treatment options which may be considered include surgery, chemotherapy, radiotherapy and hormone treatment. Often a combination of two or more of these treatments are used.

• Surgery: Breast-conserving surgery or the removal of the affected breast depending on the size of the tumour.
• Radiotherapy: A treatment which uses high energy beams of radiation focused on cancerous tissue. This kills cancer cells, or stops them from multiplying. It is mainly used in addition to surgery.
• Chemotherapy: A treatment of cancer by using anti-cancer drugs which kill cancer cells, or stop them from multiplying.
• Hormone treatments: Some types of breast cancer are affected by the 'female' hormone oestrogen, which can stimulate the cancer cells to divide and multiply. Treatments which reduce the level of these hormones, or prevent them from working, are commonly used in people with breast cancer.

How successful is treatment?

The outlook is best in those who are diagnosed when the cancer is still small, and has not spread. Surgical removal of a tumour in an early stage may then give a good chance of cure.

The routine mammography offered to women between the ages of 50 and 71 means more breast cancers are being diagnosed and treated at an early stage.

For more information visit breastcancernow.org or call its free helpline on 0808 800 6000