The Wanted star Tom Parker has told fans that his brain tumour has significantly reduced in size.

The 32-year-old, from Tonge Moor, revealed in October that he had been diagnosed with a brain tumour and had begun radiotherapy and chemotherapy in the hope of prolonging his life.

He has now taken to Instagram to tell his followers that there has been a "significant reduction" in the size of this tumour following an MRI scan, and has thanked NHS staff for their work.

The former Thornleigh School pupil, said: "Significant reduction. These are the words I received today and I can’t stop saying them over and over again.

"I had an MRI scan on Tuesday and my results today were a significant reduction to the tumour and I am responding well to treatment. Everyday I’m keeping on the fight to shrink this.

"I can’t thank our wonderful NHS enough. You’re all having a tough time out there but we appreciate the work you are all doing on the front line.

"To my amazing wife Kelsey Parker who has literally been my rock.

"My babies ­— I fight for you every second of every day.

"Friends, family and everyone on this journey with me ­— you have got me through my darkest days.

"To everyone on here ­— your love, light and positivity have inspired me. Every message has not been unnoticed they have given me so much strength.

"This journey is a rollercoaster that’s for sure. Today is a good day."