Ben Alldis’ Melanoma Helped Him Support Fiancee Leanne Hainsby through Her Breast Cancer

Ben Alldis’ experience with melanoma played a significant role in his ability to support his fiancee, Leanne Hainsby, when she faced her own battle with breast cancer.

Before Hainsby’s diagnosis, Alldis had received his own life-altering news. While teaching fitness at the time, he was approached by a woman, who was a general practitioner, after one of his exercises. 

She advised him to get his skin examined. Taking her advice seriously, he went for a biopsy and was diagnosed with melanoma, a form of skin cancer. 

Ben Alldis and his fiancee Leanne Hainsby. (Source: leannehainsby/Instagram)

Despite the shock of the diagnosis, Alldis tackled his condition head-on and underwent a series of surgeries to treat the melanoma. 

Thankfully, it was caught early at stage 1, and although the surgeries left him with a 10cm scar on his lower back, he was relieved that the cancer had not spread to other parts of his body.

When Hainsby received her breast cancer diagnosis, Alldis found himself reliving his own journey with cancer. However, this experience allowed him to empathize deeply with his fiancee and understand the emotions she was going through. 

Ben Alldis’ fiancee Leanne Hainsby receiving treatment for her breast cancer. (Source: leannehainsby/Instagram)

He said, “When Leanne got diagnosed, I sort of relived it a little bit. But it did really help me support her because I could understand the emotions that she was going through,” to People.

Alldis’ journey with cancer also equipped him with valuable knowledge about resources, support networks, and the importance of nutrition and movement in the recovery process. 

With this firsthand understanding, he was able to provide invaluable support to Hainsby as she faced her breast cancer battle.

Ben Alldis’ fiancee Leanne Hainsby revealed her cancer diagnosis in January 2023

In an Instagram post on January 27, 2023, Hainsby, the British spin instructor and fiancee of Alldis, revealed her life-changing battle with breast cancer. 

Sharing a collection of hospital room photos, she opened up about the unexpected discovery of a lump in her breast just two days before attending her best friend’s funeral.

She noted, “Two days before my best friend’s funeral, I found a lump in my breast. That really is a sentence I NEVER imagined writing.” 

Initially dismissed by a doctor who assured her she was fine, Hainsby trusted her instincts and sought a second opinion, ultimately leading to her breast cancer diagnosis in August 2022.

Facing a challenging journey, she and her devoted fiancé, Alldis, underwent a round of IVF before she underwent chemotherapy. 

Remarkably, her determination allowed her to continue working as a spin instructor throughout her breast cancer treatment.

Ben Alldis and Leanne Hainsby’s relationship timeline

Alldis and Hainsby, both renowned instructors based in the U.K., teaching cycling and strength classes from Peloton’s London studio, first confirmed their romance in April 2020. 

Fans noticed that their at-home set-up for teaching classes appeared to be the same spot, sparking speculation that they were more than just colleagues. 

With their relationship officially out in the open, the pair celebrated their second anniversary together in January 2021. 

Alldis expressed his adoration for Hainsby in a heartfelt Instagram post, writing, “2 years down, with many more to come. She’s a keeper,” solidifying their commitment to one another.

Their story took a joyous turn in August 2021 when they announced their engagement on their respective Instagram accounts. 

Sharing the exciting news with their followers, the pair posted photos from the unforgettable romantic sunset proposal that took place on July 31, 2021, during their vacation in the picturesque Ibiza, Spain.