18-month cancer survivor Merlin Griffiths, formerly a First Dates bartender, returns to the show after overcoming stage 3 bowel cancer.

First Dates bartender Merlin Griffiths, who overcame stage 3 bowel cancer, shares the lasting impact of his journey, admitting he will "never be the same again" after grueling 18-month treatments, including chemotherapy. Now cancer-free, he will remain under medical observation for two years, managing side effects like Low Anterior Resection Syndrome. Griffiths will return to his role on the show, First Dates, which moves to a later 10pm time slot for its upcoming 22nd season.

August 03, 2024
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