Siva Kaneswaran shares emotional journey alongside bandmate Tom Parker's cancer diagnosis

2023-10-09 15:35:03

Siva Kaneswaran Recalls Heartbreak at Bandmate Tom Parker's Cancer Diagnosis

Irish singer Siva Kaneswaran shared his heartbreak on the reality show Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins over the cancer diagnosis of his bandmate Tom Parker. In a task where recruits had to write final letters to their loved ones, Kaneswaran expressed his emotions about visiting Parker. The 33-year-old Parker passed away in March 2022 due to a brain tumor.

Kaneswaran, along with Parker, Max George, Jay McGuiness, and Nathan Sykes, rose to fame in 2009 as part of the boyband The Wanted. Kaneswaran's letter conveyed his love for his family and band members, mentioning his tender place in his heart for them. He ended the letter by saying that he was going to see Tom and would send a postcard.

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Kaneswaran admitted that it is still tough for him to talk about Parker, as being in a boyband provided some of the happiest memories of his life. He talked about the heartbreaking moment when he found out about Parker's brain cancer diagnosis and how it felt like time stood still. The group reunited in 2021 for a charity concert in support of Parker after a hiatus in 2014.

During the reality show, Kaneswaran faced challenges and shared his emotional journey. He mentioned that he is not fond of being out of his comfort zone but has learned to live life to the fullest and not sweat the small stuff. The recruits also participated in tasks like a muddy water game called Murderball, where they fought to get a coconut across. The episode concluded with former Welsh rugby player Gareth Thomas and model Danielle Lloyd opening up about their personal experiences.

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