It doesn’t define me: Strictly judge Julian Benson praised for discussing his CF – TheLiberal.ie – Our News, Your Views

It doesn’t define me: Strictly judge Julian Benson praised for discussing his CF




One of the judges from Strictly Come Dancing, Julian Benson was interviewed on last night’s Late Late Show and sent shock-waves through Irish celebrity circles when he revealed he has Cystic Fibrosis (CF).

Julian has been praised on social media for his candid and upbeat attitude towards his condition which he describing as not defining him but rather being something he has rather than it having him.

The jovial dancing judge revealed how he had to do his Leaving Cert in St. Vincent’s Hospital as was too ill at the time to conduct his examinations – but he did manage to secure a place in UCD and go on to have a very successful professional career.

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