CJ de Mooi, 49, who was axed from Eggheads in 2016, took to Twitter yesterday to speak about his 30-year battle with AIDS.
The star claimed he doesn’t have many years “left” but said he is attempting to remain “positive”.
He said: “I’ve been living with AIDS for 30 years but the agony of the last 3 years means I may not have many left.
“I’m outwardly healthy, still running and am staying positive I can get better.
“Thank you all for your love and if I can do anything to help any of you, please just ask. CJ.”
The ex-quiz show regular is also facing the prospect of losing his home, following bankruptcy due to legal costs.
A crowdfunding page has been shared to his Twitter account to raise money to help him keep his house.
CJ’s account is currently being run by a friend called Joe, who has encouraged fans to make donations.
A link to the GoFundMe page has been shared to Twitter and £3,832 has currently been raised with the goal set at £15,000.
On the page, a statement says: “As many of you are aware, CJ needs money desperately. After false accusations were made about him, he lost his job, livelihood and reputation.
“He has said, done and written nothing wrong, broken no law and committed no offence.”
It continued: “However, he is bankrupt, extremely ill and in imminent danger of losing his house.
“He posts daily uplifting videos to inspire others but is now suffering. Let’s help him as he always helps others.
“Please note, all money raised goes to CJ’s solicitor, not to him directly.
“CJ needs a minimum of £15,000 (although £76,000 is being demanded from him!) so please, this needs to be shared by all social media and email to everyone you know.”
A spokesman for the former Eggheads star told the Sun Online back in March: “He declared bankruptcy in 2018 due to opposing solicitors trying to recoup costs relating to the false allegation of sexual assault made against CJ in 2016.
“The firm put in a claim against his only asset, the home owned with his husband, and is trying to force sale.
“They are aware that CJ is very seriously ill so are apparently trying to force this through quickly.
“It is noted that the BBC suspended CJ on the very day he was questioned by police and fired him on the very day he was cleared of all suspicion.
“He has not worked since so has no savings and his only income is a disability benefit.
“It has been confirmed by a QC that at no point in the last 3 years since the case began has CJ broken the law or committed any offence whatsoever.”