One of The Chase stars Paul Sinha has given ITV viewers a health update on his Parkinson’s as he made his Loose Men debut.
The quiz guru, who is one of the infamous Chasers on the ITV quiz show, appeared alongside an all male panel at the usual Loose Women format was changed to mark Mental Health Awareness Week.
Paul appeared alongside Radio 2 presenter Vernon Kay, boxer Tommy Fury and Martin Kemp as he opened up about his Parkinsons after being diagnosed four years ago in May 2019.
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Speaking on the ITV show and surrounded by his male co-stars, Paul said: “I have Parkinson’s. It is a tough call, and it will get tougher for me..
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“In the years that I have ahead of me, I want to do my best to show that it doesn’t have to ruin your quality of life, and that you can fight against the stereotypes others have of you.
“For that reason, when I’m out and about, I try even harder to look my best. I want people to know that I am not vanishing, I’m still fighting as hard as ever.”
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The Chase star also celebrated the Loose men special and the opportunity for men to open about their physical, mental and emotional health.
The ITV star explained: “It’s important for everyone, not just men, to realise that however hard we try, we are not perfect, either physically or mentally.
“Traditionally, men have been discouraged to seek help, by believing that it’s a sign of weakness.
“But in all walks of life, a problem shared is a problem halved; or at the very least reduced. I hope that the message is getting through, but if it isn’t, I’d like to do my bit to help.”
In May 2019, Paul was first diagnosed with the degenerative neurological disorder, two years after experiencing an early symptom in a “sudden-onset, frozen right shoulder”. He’s since been open and transparent about his battle with the illness including trialling medication to help.
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Earlier this year, Paul apologised to The Chase viewers as he blamed medication for his Parkinson’s for making him “chatty”.
In March he tweeted: “A lot of these episodes were when my Parkinsons meds were making me very chatty. I can only apologise. #TheChase.”
The star has received huge fan support since revealing his diagnosis, and he’s also shared the support he has from his husband Oliver since he found out he had the disorder.
Speaking previously on Loose Women, Paul shared: “My husband Oliver is quite calm and pragmatic person. He doesn’t panic about things.”
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Source: Celebrities - dailystar.co.uk
