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Chris Kamara stepped down from his role at Sky Sports after 24 years with the channel, amid his struggles with his speech. MORE: Lorraine Kelly sends her support to 'very precious' friend amid health woesChris, 64, shared that he also offered to quit his role on ITV’s The Games, but was persuaded to stay.

Holly Willoughby is set to present a brand new show alongside Freddie Flintoff. The ITV series is called The Games and will see a celebrity line-up battle it out in a sporting spectacular event across a week of live programmes. Making its debut on Monday, May 9, the new show will be hosted live by Holly and Freddie and will broadcast nightly.

Holly Willoughby showed off her wonderful tan in a French-style cream and white minidress as she joined her co-stars for a The Games press day.The This Morning presenter, who is reportedly planning a beautiful vow renewal with her husband Daniel Baldwin, wore her blonde locks tousled into a loose up-do that framed her features and highlighted her glowing skin and glamorous eye makeup. Her outfit featured two large buttons, and a split panel of black and white design at the shoulders. Holly, 41, completed the look with a pair of black heeled sandals, and her only jewellery was her wedding rings as she grinned and posed for the camera.The star added a slick of pink lipgloss and a light rose nail polish.

Holly Willoughby looked effortlessly chic as she joined a stylish Alex Scott at a photocall for ITV's upcoming show The Games on Wednesday.  The This Morning presenter, 41, put on a leggy display in a black and white dress that showed off her toned and very tanned pins. The pretty number featured a collared and buttoned top with a statement black section as she posed up a storm for the cameras.

Lorraine Kelly is one of the UK's most beloved presenters and often reaches out to her huge fan base on social media.MORE: Lorraine Kelly shares personal family photos from holiday with husband SteveThis week, she once again used her profile for good as she helped highlight the heartbreaking story of one of her followers.WATCH: Julia Bradbury cries as she gives health updateOn Tuesday, Lorraine retweeted a post from Marie Jenna Shaw that read: "I'd be so very grateful if you could share this, she's such a fan loving young girl, we want to make memories, thank you xxx."READ: Lorraine Kelly reveals secret to losing weightMORE: Lorraine Kelly reveals home struggle she's facing right nowThe post in question linked to a Go Fund Me page dedicated to Melissa Bambury: "We're raising £1,000 to 15 year old Mel has recently been told she has relapsed with her Ewings Sarcoma Cancer and has been diagnosed terminal [sic]," it states in the introduction. So far, £2,770 has been raised by 86 supporters.Xxxx https://t.co/MZKDKEn6e1Lorraine helped highlight 15-year-old Melissa's Go Fund Me pageIt comes after Lorraine shared a heartfelt message to one of her friends amid his own health woes.

this week's Oscar's drama. The much written about 'slap' handed out by Will Smith after Chris Rock's alopecia joke at the Academy Awards, also hit home with Lucas who has suffered from alopecia since childhood.

Alison Hammond couldn't hide her shock as This Morning got gatecrashed by Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly.

Ninja Warrior UK is returning to ITV after three years off air with an updated format in which ordinary contestants face off against “Ninjas” and there will be both a male and female winner.

Lorraine Kelly, 62, has taken to Twitter to share her support for Chris Kamara, 64, who has been diagnosed with a speech disorder. In the tweet, which she posted on Sunday, the television host wished Chris well and said he was “very precious”.She said: “Sending you so much love you gorgeous man.“Take care of yourself - you are very very precious to us all.”This came after Chris Kamara posted the day before.The ex-footballer said, in view of his 1.8 million followers: “Just wanted to let a few of you know who tweeted me today that I am ok-ish.“Alongside my thyroid problem I have developed apraxia of speech & have been working to get my speech back to normal.”Chris was honest about how the disorder has affected him.He added: “Some days it can be a little slow and some days it’s normal.

Susanna Reid praised Sky Sports' presenter Chris Kamara for opening up about his speech disorder. Susanna, 51, took a moment on Good Morning Britain to praise the football reporter for being so honest and open about his diagnosis with apraxia of speech.

Football pundit Chris Kamara suffered from slurred speech on Soccer Saturday last weekend. Ex-midfielder Chris - aka ‘Kammy’ - worried fans during his TV appearance, and took to Twitter to explain what was wrong.The Ninja Warrior presenter, 64, wrote: “Just wanted to let a few of you know who tweeted me today that I am ok ish. “Alongside my thyroid problem I have developed apraxia of speech and have been working to get my speech back to normal.

Olivia Attwood, Max George and Christine McGuinness have been unveiled to be among 12 celebrities set to take part in sports reality TV show The Games. The former Love Islander, The Wanted singer, 33, and model Christine, 34, will go head-to-head in a series of sports in a bid to rank at the top of the medals table.

The Games. Twelve stars, split into six men and six women, will be going through intense coaching and training before competing, and as you might expect, ITV's soaps and reality shows are well represented here, but we've also got a (former) Strictly Come Dancing favourite taking part too. The male celebs are: Coronation Street's Colson Smith and Ryan Thomas, former Strictly star Kevin Clifton, The Wanted's Max George, Love Island's Wes Nelson and Harry Potter actor turned MMA fighter Josh Herdman.

Sky Sports broadcaster Chris Kamara, has given a health update after being diagnosed with a thyroid condition.The news comes after viewers raised concern for his welfare on Saturday when they noticed the football favourite was slurring his words. Chris, 64, was covering Shrewsbury Town's League One trip to Rotherham on Saturday afternoon when he first sparked fears amongst Sky viewers.His slurred speech caused many fans to tweet and ask him if he was okay. The much-loved broadcaster and former pro midfielder subsequently took to Twitter to tell his 1.8 million followers that he was suffering from a new health condition that impedes his ability to talk.He wrote: “Just wanted to let a few of you know who tweeted me today that I am ok ish. “Alongside my Thyroid problem I have developed Apraxia of Speech and have been working to get my speech back to normal. “Some days it can be a little slow and some days it’s normal. Hopefully I can beat this!”Apraxia of speech is a condition which makes talking difficult, with those afflicted finding it difficult to communicate their words clearly. The former Middlesbrough footballer was inundated with support in the comments section from followers and friends alike.  Dan Walker, 45, tweeted out in view of his 752,500 followers: “Stay strong Kammy.

Broadcaster Chris Kamara has addressed concerns after Soccer Saturday viewers were left worried for his health.

Twitter yesterday evening to address his slurred speech on Soccer Saturday yesterday.Viewers of yesterday's Sky Sports Soccer Saturday would have seen Chris giving updates from the League One clash between Rotherham and Shrewsbury.The broadcaster's speech was very slurred, causing concern for my social media users.MrsHoldenLFC said: "@SkySport is Chris Kamara ok, he really doesn’t sound well with how slow his speech is and slurring his words, it’s worrying? @JeffStelling"JulsP1970 added: "Whats up with Chris Kamara on @SoccerSaturday today?"He sounds drunk. Or is he unwell? Something isn't right with him, I hope he's okay!"To draw a line over rumours and concerns Chris took to Twitter yesterday evening to address the situation.In view of his 1.8 million followers he penned: "Just wanted to let a few of you who tweeted me today that I am ok ish."Alongside my Thyroid problem I have developed Apraxia of Speech & have been working to get my speech back to normal."Some days it can be a little slow and some days it’s normal."Hopefully I can beat this!"Many took to the comments to wish the star well and praise him for opening up.Piers Morgan said: "So sorry to hear this, legend.

The Masked Singer viewers have put their detective hats back on as they try and figure out who Traffic Cone is. The wacky ITV competition series returned in January, with a new group of celebrities singing their hearts out while hidden behind bizarre giant costumes.

The Masked Singer viewers have put their detective hats back on as they try and figure out who Traffic Cone is. The wacky ITV competition series returned in January, with a new group of celebrities singing their hearts out while hidden behind bizarre giant costumes.

Coronation Street actor Colson Smith has reportedly signed up to new ITV sporting show The Games, following his ten-stone weight loss.The star, who plays Weatherfield’s Craig Tinker, is thought to have joined the star-studded line-up for the series, which will put famous faces through their paces in a series of Olympic style challenges. According to The Sun, the 23 year old soap star is keen to take part as he’s “worked so hard to get fit” and felt like he “couldn’t turn them down.” The actor, who joined the ITV soap back in August 2011 and has since had a body transformation, is also said to be hoping to push himself further outside of his comfort zone.

ITV show. Joel Dommett has returned to host the third series of the singing programme where viewers have once again been demanding that celebrities "take it off".

The Masked Singer viewers have put their detective hats back on as they try and figure out who Traffic Cone is. The wacky ITV competition series returned on Saturday (1 January), with a new group of celebrities singing their hearts out while hidden behind bizarre giant costumes.