Paul Hollywood's estranged wife Alex reveals she has been diagnosed with skin cancer By Joanna Crawley For Mailonline Published: 09:30 BST, 25 June 2019 | Updated: 09:46 BST, 25 June 2019 Viewcomments Alex Hollywood, the estranged wife of Bake Off star Paul, has been diagnosed with skin cancer, she revealed in an Instagram video posted on Monday. The chef and author, 54, appeared in a video filmed in her kitchen, telling fans her diagnosis 'was not a big deal' but it has been 'a wake up call.' 'I was in two minds about whether to do this video for Instagram but I wanted to tell you why I have got this plaster on my nose and these marks on my cheeks. A couple of weeks ago I went to see my GP and he diagnosed me with BCC, that's basal cell carcinoma, that is benign skin cancer to you and me and yes it did freak me out,' she said. News: Alex Hollywood, the estranged wife of Bake Off star Paul, has been diagnosed with skin cancer, she revealed in an Instagram video posted on Monday 'But he sent me to go and see specialist who sorted it out straight away and very painlessly. I've got a couple of marks but they're going to fade. Everything’s going to be fine and go back to normal.' Alex, who is mum to teenage son Josh with ex Paul, went onto urge her followers to go to their GP if they are worried about any skin abnormalities. Writing alongside the video the chef told fans she is 'lucky', elaborating: 'So here's the thing.. I wanted you lot to see this because I know that we're all scared of the C' word .. I'm lucky, this is no big deal but it's a bit of a wake up call and payback for those years I spent poolside and mucking around in boats as a Scuba Instructer, in and out of the water with little or no sunscreen! Split: The chef and author, 54, split from Paul in November 2017, ending a 20-year marriage, after Alex claimed Paul, 53, had been adulterous - a claim he denies 'We all need to be more self aware, so with that in mind - I really hope you'll all have a good look at yourselves tonight in the bathroom mirror - and if you're not sure about something .. go see your GP!' Alex and Great British Bake Off judge Paul split up in November 2017, ending a 20-year marriage, after Alex claimed Paul, 53, had been adulterous - a claim he denies. Paul is now dating 24-year-old Summer Monteys-Fullam, who he met while she was working as a barmaid. It was reported over the weekend that TV baker Paul Hollywood will pay out £5 million to his ex-wife in the pair's divorce settlement, which will also include their £2.4 million marital home. Paul is worth an estimated £10.5 million, according to financial statements released last week, with Alex reportedly entitled to half. Most of Paul's income is believed to come from the hit TV show, which he recently signed a 2-year, £2 million deal for. It has been claimed that the pair are now close to finalising their divorce settlement, which will see Alex keep the pair's home in Kent. Paul and new girlfriend Summer recently bought a 18th Century farmhouse in a Kent village for £1 million, along with a Rottweiler puppy. Summer reportedly got into a very public fight with Alex after the pair ran into each other at a Canterbury supermarket earlier this year. It was claimed by passersby that police even had to be called as a result of the spat. Share or comment on this article: All rights reserved for this news site dailymail and under his responsibility