Why Andy Burnham was visibly emotional during Celebrity Gogglebox appearance

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Skip to contentSwipe for next articleIndependent Bulletin homepageDownload our appAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleWant to bookmark your favourite articles and stories to read or reference later? Start your Independent Membership today.Join todayAlready a member? Log inLucy LeesonFriday 23 October 2026 22:32 BSTAndy Burnham fights back tears at Celebrity Gogglebox deathAndy 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.In fullAndy Burnham fights back tears on Celebrity Gogglebox as young father dies week after cancer diagnosisMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in