He made a brave appearance on live TV this morning, having been diagnosed two months ago.

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And Rider admits he needs urgent surgery, with the fan favourite set to go under the knife this weekend.

He told BBC Breakfast: “I’m a great convert to the work of Prostate Cancer UK because on Saturday I need quite an urgent operation.

“The whole process from getting myself checked, to diagnosis, to operation has taken about two months. I consider myself to be extremely lucky.”

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