Chris Kamara: Last News

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.

Chris Kamara after the pundit revealed he had been diagnosed with a speech disorder.Kamara has become a fan favourite thanks to his unorthodox style of reporting from games on Stelling's much-loved Soccer Saturday show. He has been a pundit on the programme since the late 1990s, becoming famous for his comical gaffes and descriptions of matches.But he has unfortunately suffered setbacks with his health in recent years, having been diagnosed with an underactive thyroid which causes tiredness and depression.

Chris Kamara has bravely opened up about suffering from a speech disorder after he appeared to slur his words on Soccer Saturday.The jovial broadcaster was reporting on Rotherham United’s 3-0 League One defeat to Shrewsbury Town when he struggled with his speech. Fans then took to social media to voice their concern and ask the legendary reporter about his well-being.Kamara, who has been with Sky Sports for nearly 30 years, later addressed the incident by revealing it was down to a speech problem he has developed.

The O2 Arena could be closed "for months" in the wake of devastating damage inflicted on the structure by Storm Eunice yesterday.Wind speeds as high as 122mph tore through the dome structure, leaving a tattered gash in the building's roof. The O2 has confirmed that it will be remaining closed today while the extent of the damage is assessed.Music fans are now facing uncertainty over upcoming gigs as the damage has thrown future performances into doubt, though at present concerts scheduled for next week are still being listed as available.Dramatic video posted online showed tattered fragments being torn away from the structure built to commemorate the turn of the millennium, originally dubbed the 'Millennium Dome'.The damage is currently being assessed, with around six sections of the roof being shredded in the high winds.A statement posted on Twitter read: "The O2 will remain closed tomorrow morning as we assess the damage to our roof."We hope to reopen as soon as it is safe to do so."Despite dramatic photos of the damage, a spokesperson for the O2 also confirmed in a statement that there had not been any serious structural damage to the building.It is not currently clear exactly how much it will cost to replace the damaged panels, though the material, a PTFE-coated glass fibre, cost £14 million when it was built in 2000.Despite its initial exhibition drawing less than half the forecast number of visitors and subsequently being branded a white elephant, the O2 Arena was voted as one of the busiest concert venues in the world in 2018.London Fire Brigade Station Commander Chris Kamara told the Mail: "Firefighters cordoned off the area to ensure no one was injured by any further falling debris.

FA Cup.The Soccer Saturday presenter was in attendance during the Pool's clash against Crystal Palace in the FA Cup Fourth Round - and this was picked up on by the BBC show. Jason Mohammad, presenting on the BBC, remarked “unbelievable Jeff!” as he acknowledged his rival show’s presenter being in south London for the game.

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.

THE Masked Singer viewers are convinced that Firework is an iconic EastEnders star after spotting an Albert Square clue.  All eight of the masked celebs sang together in a single performance on Saturday night - and fans might have cracked the code for the identity of Firework.  Fans have been putting in their bets for tonight's episode, with many claiming this week that Amanda Holden is behind Panda and that Chris Kamara is Doughnuts. However, one very subtle clue tonight had viewers instantly heading to social media with a brand new guess.

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.

The Masked Singer fans have predicted that the celebrity performing as Doughnuts is Sky Sports pundit Chris Kamara.ITV viewers have been frantically trying to guess the new contestants on the 2022 series of the show. One of the masked celebrities is Doughnuts, who was seen for the first time in episode one in his video introduction, where he spoke in Liverpudlian accent and described himself as “extra speedy”.In the clip some football sweets could be seen in a pick’n’mix, as Doughnuts said: “As well as being sweet, I’ve also been savoury.” Doughnuts went on to sing Eye of the Tiger by Survivor in his debut performance.

Strictly Come Dancing 2021 contestant Nina Wadia, 53, has opened up about her emotional appearance on Gary Lineker’s ITV game show, Sitting on a Fortune.The actress, best known for playing Zainab Masood in EastEnders, appeared on the celebrity Christmas special alongside Chris Kamara, Joe Pasquale and Coronation Street actor Colson Smith.Nina competed to win money for her chosen charity, JDRF, which funds research to find a cure for type one diabetes.After making it to the front seat, she had to get one more question correct to win the charity a whopping £50,000.She was asked which British sitcom celebrated its 20-year anniversary this year, with the options: Father Ted, Gavin and Stacey and The Office.As the pressure mounted, Nina looked

Chris Kamara has mocked Boris Johnson by comparing the Prime Minister's Christmas party blunder to his infamous red card mishap.Johnson has come under fire this week after reports alleged that several Christmas parties were held by the government last year - despite the country being under strict lockdown rules.Johnson was unconvincing in his denial of the stories this week - even though one was said to have taken place in his own flat.And football hero Kamara took the opportunity to poke fun at Johnson after a fan compared the Prime Minister's denial to Kamara's infamous Sky Sports gaffe from over a decade ago.The fan tweeted: “There’s been a big Christmas party in your house Boris Johnson," before linking to the video of Kamara looking