Jul 15, 2024 - Culture

FOX29 host Mike Jerrick recovering from prostate cancer surgery

Mike D'Onofrio

FOX29 anchor Mike Jerrick briefly returned to his show "Good Day Philadelphia" Monday after being off the air for several weeks — but this time, from his doctor's office.

The big picture: The long-time newscaster — a local institution who leads one of the region's top-rated morning news shows alongside Alex Holley — is opening up about his battle with prostate cancer as he recovers from surgery.

State of play: Jerrick was diagnosed in May. He decided to have his prostate removed after his doctors found signs the cancer appeared to be spreading, per FOX29.

He's been off the air for nearly a month.

What he's saying: "I wasn't suspended, I wasn't fired, I didn't get into trouble, I wasn't on a long vacation. I was getting this taken care of," Jerrick told his station.

Context: Jerrick has co-hosted "Good Day Philadelphia" since 2009 and is known for his zany, and at times boundary-pushing, comments and reports — including when he posed for his own boudoir photoshoot.

What's next: Jerrick is expected to return to the show in the coming weeks.

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FOX29 host Mike Jerrick recovering from prostate cancer surgery

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