Fans rally round as The 2 Johnnies star shares heart-warming update on baby boy's health

Johnny Smacks, one half of The 2 Johnnies, has shared a touching update on his young son's health, offering reassurance to fans following recent concerns.

The Tipperary native, whose real name is Johnny McMahon, took to social media to thank supporters for their kind messages and well wishes over the past number of days.

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In the post, Johnny said his little boy JJ is thankfully doing well after spending the first four months of his life in the ICU at Crumlin Children's Hospital. 

The health update came as Johnny was speaking about their recent sold out live charity show at Dublin's 3Arena to raise money for the hospital and for the Children's Health Foundation, something extremely close to his heart.

In the video he expressed his heartfelt gratitude for everyone that had been following his son's health journey and to all the staff at Crumlin that helped along the way.

Johnny said he wanted to give something back to the hospital and to the parents as although his little boy is no home, there are still so many kids in the hospital battling with health struggles so this gig "was for them".

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The much loved entertainer, known for his work alongside Johnny B on their hugely popular podcast and live shows, has often shared glimpses of his personal life with listeners, making the update all the more meaningful for those who follow the duo closely.

Fans were quick to respond to the post, flooding the comments with messaged of support, with many saying they were "delighted to hear the good news" and sending continued well wishes to Johnny and his family.