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House Rules' Jess reveals her father passed away during House Rules

The reality star shares the devastating news. - by Nikki Black
  • 27 Aug 2018
House Rules' Jess reveals her father passed away during House Rules

Bubbly Jess Dover stole hearts competing alongside boyfriend Jared Petrenko on this year's House Rules. 

Now the loveable brunette has taken to Instagram to share some heartbreaking news, revealing her father passed away in June - while the hit series was airing. 

Writing to her 36,000 followers, Jess wrote: 'This year I am very proud to be supporting Daffodil Day in support of life saving Cancer Research.

'Today means a lot to me this year because I lost my Dad to cancer in June (I didn’t really speak about it at the time as it was right in the thick of House Rules airing and didn’t really want to announce it).

'But while I was away filming for House Rules my Dad was told he had 4-6 months left. Having a bit remaining on the show made this time very difficult but my Dad was honestly living through my crazy life and didn’t for a minute want me to give it up.

'He loved hearing about everything we were getting up to from limestone walls to statement pieces and wallpapering (pretty much anything building related, dad built everything from houses to hot rods and house boats, so loved hearing it all!).' 

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This year I am very proud to be supporting Daffodil Day in support of life saving Cancer Research by the @cancercouncil_sa * Today means a lot to me this year because I lost my Dad to cancer in June (I didn't really speak about it at the time as it was right in the thick of House Rules airing and didn't really want to announce it). But while I was away filming for House Rules my Dad was told he had 4-6 months left. Having a bit remaining on the show made this time very difficult but my Dad was honestly living through my crazy life and didn't for a minute want me to give it up. He loved hearing about everything we were getting up to from limestone walls to statement pieces and wallpapering (pretty much anything building related, dad built everything from houses to hot rods and house boats, so loved hearing it all!) * Once I got home his health started to heavily decline but every night he'd be there, TV up loud ready to watch us! The show was a big distraction, something else to talk about other then hospital visits and blood transfusions I guess. He didn't miss an episode, magazine cut out or tv appearance. I'm just so glad he got to see a bit of the madness and that it brought him so much joy and happiness through those very tough last months. So this year I'm wearing my flower for Dad, love you ❤️✨ * Like so many of us Cancer has touched our lives in more ways than we would have liked. So please if you see a Daffodil stand today please purchase a flower or a badge in support of Cancer Research. Each day 27 South Australians are diagnosed with Cancer, let's get those numbers down 🌼🙏🏻 #cancercouncilsa #daffodilday #cancerresearch

Jess continues, 'Once I got home his health started to heavily decline but every night he’d be there, TV up loud ready to watch us! The show was a big distraction, something else to talk about other then hospital visits and blood transfusions I guess. He didn’t miss an episode, magazine cut out or tv appearance. I’m just so glad he got to see a bit of the madness and that it brought him so much joy and happiness through those very tough last months. So this year I’m wearing my flower for Dad, love you ❤️✨

Jess finishes her emotional post by encouraging her followers to get involved in cancer fundraising. 

'Like so many of us Cancer has touched our lives in more ways than we would have liked. So please if you see a Daffodil stand today please purchase a flower or a badge in support of Cancer Research. Each day 27 South Australians are diagnosed with Cancer, let’s get those numbers down 🌼🙏🏻 #cancercouncilsa #daffodilday#cancerresearch'

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Looking back on it all! So lucky to be living in our brand new home all because of @houseruleson7 ❤️ @jaredpetrenko #houserules #jessjaredhr

Since House Rules ending, Jess and Jared have announced they've adopted a puppy - which arrives on September 1st! 

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Sept 1st cannot come quick enough 🐶 Without a doubt we are loving our brand new home but it's feeling a little empty without a little mate to play with and take for walks down the beach (no Jared doesn't count 😂) hahaha. This little fella (we actually don't know which Bernese we'll be getting yet but they're as equally perfect) has been in the works since January, which feels like a life time ago! We can't wait to bring him home ❤️ And yes I creep photos of @jaredpetrenko all the time he hates it but I love it hahaha 😏 #bernesemountaindog #veveybernese #puppy #4weeks #girlfriendsofinstagram @vevey_bernese

This article originally appeared on New Idea.

Nikki Black
Nikki is obsessed with all things celebrity and dreams she is a long-lost Kardashian. You'll find her binging Netflix's latest 'must-watch' show with a jar of Nutella by her side.

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