NETFLIX star Harry Jowsey has revealed he has been diagnosed with skin cancer.
The 26 year-old Too Hot To Handle hunk took to TikTok to share his health news and urged his fans to protect themselves against the dangers of the sun.
Aussie born Harry, who appeared on Dancing with the Stars in the US last year, revealed that he made the frightening discovery during a mole check-up.
Talking to fans in the video he posted, Harry said: “There isn’t really an easy way to say this but last week I went to a dermatologist to get my skin checked and they found some skin cancer on me.
“I’m gonna be all good, everything is going to be okay, but I just wanted to make this post to let you know that summer is around the corner, please wear sunscreen. please wear it.
He continued with a warning to his followers: “Please go and get your skin checked. If you’re freckly little frog like me, go get a mole map and get your body checked because you never know.
“I have had this on my shoulder for like a year or two, I had no idea, so I just wanna save and protect all of you guys out there.”
Harry ended the video by telling his fans: “Be a little bit more responsible because that’s what I’ve got to do now, and it’s very scary.
“Anyway, love you guys and stay safe.”
For those unfamiliar with Harry, he shot to fame in 2020 on the Netflix reality dating show Too Hot To Handle.
Since then, he has earned lucrative brand deals, has an upcoming podcast, Boyfriend Material, and competed on Dancing with the Stars.
Harry began his career as a YouTuber down under, and before finding fame on Netflix, starred in a New Zealand reality show, Heartbreak Island.
He also has his own clothing brand, the cheekily-titled Naughty Possums.
When competing on Dancing With The Stars last year, he was romantically linked to his pro partner Rylee Arnold.
Speaking out on the rumours at the time, Harry told PageSix : “I think it’s unfair on Rylee to put, like, pressure on this when it’s her first season.
“And, you know, whatever’s going on behind the scenes is gonna go on behind the scenes. I just think that we’re trying to focus on the dancing and get good at it, and everyone’s got all crazy theories.
Skin cancer warning signs
The ABCDE rule can be followed to assess the health of a mole. If your mole falls into the following, it’s worth getting checked:
- Asymmetrical – melanomas usually have two very different halves and are an irregular shape
- Border – melanomas usually have a notched or ragged border
- Colours – melanomas will usually be a mix of two or more colours
- Diameter – most melanomas are usually larger than 6mm in diameter
- Enlargement or elevation – a mole that changes size over time is more likely to be a melanoma
“That video does look pretty wild but we got pushed into a corner. We were trying to get out of this concert. But, yeah, I don’t know. We’re just focusing on the dance and just enjoying being together and if something happens, something happens.”
Prior to the Rylee speculation, Harry was linked to his longtime girlfriend and Too Hot To Handle co-star, Francesca Farago.
