Wanda Nara breaks down in tears as she confirms she‘s fighting a serious illness

WANDA NARA broke down in tears on TV after being asked about her recent health scare.

The presenter and model, who is married to footballer Mauro Icardi, is a contestant in Italy's version of Strictly Come Dancing.

And an emotional Wanda, 36, told viewers she was taking part to "show my children that I am fine.”

In an emotional segment on the popular programme, Wanda explained how doctors had diagnosed her with a serious illness over the summer after she underwent a routine health check-up.

Fortunately, it was discovered early and Wanda has been able to manage her condition.

After wowing viewers with a rumba in the opening week, Wanda tearfully explained her motivation for joining the hit show as she opened up on her health problems.

She said: “I had to travel to Milan. Whenever I go there I do some routine tests. The results were abnormal and the doctors began to see things.

“I was crying without knowing what it even was. My children were so sad.

“When they invited me to be on 'Dancing with the Stars', obviously the situation was more stable.

“Before signing the contract, I asked the doctors whether I could accept while receiving treatment. They told me 'yes, 100 per cent, do it'.

“I believe it is an example for my children and when they see this experience, especially the younger ones who did not understand what was happening to their mum. They will feel like everything is fine.

“I'm dancing to show that I'm fine.”

Wanda first addressed reports on social media about her health battle back in July, stating she wanted to keep her condition private while she awaited more test results.

But last week, she went into more detail in an interview with Corriere della Sera.

Asked how she is dealing with the disease, Wanda answered: "It was a totally unexpected turning point.

"I'm trying to live with the same strength as before, valuing life every day.

"I have always thought that nothing matters more than health, now obviously more. And I want to be with the people I love, not worry about bulls***, that's the most important thing."

On her diagnosis, she added: "Yes, yes, fortunately yes [it was detected early].

"It makes everything more manageable. I was very tired and having to go on a trip I had some tests done, for no reason. After the result I stopped for a couple of days.

"I had to understand the situation. Now I try to live it by valuing every moment of my life more."

"I had the worst thoughts, especially as a mother. But it's also the reason why she made me react quickly: I feel like I'm the driving force of my family, if I fall everyone falls, like dominoes."