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    How kind Kate Garraway came to Chris Kamara’s rescue amid his crippling health battles

    FOOTIE pundit Chris Kamara says he has made huge progress in his battle with speech apraxia thanks to Kate Garraway.The Good Morning Britain host Kate, 56, recommended an “experimental” treatment in Brazil which has helped the ex-Sky Sports star regain fluency in his voice.
    Chris Kamara has made huge progress in his battle with speech apraxiaCredit: Jonathan Brady / PA
    It comes after GMB host Kate Garraway recommended an ‘experimental’ treatment in BrazilCredit: PA
    Kammy, 66, said during the new series of Dave’s travel show World’s Most Dangerous Roads: “I’d say I’m 25 per cent away from the person I used to be.”
    Close pal and ex-Soccer Saturday host Jeff Stelling, 68 replied: “Seventy five percent of Chris Kamara is more valuable than 100 per cent of a lot of people you see on telly.”
    Kammy was diagnosed with speech apraxia in 2021. The condition, which interrupts messages from the brain to the vocal cords resulting in slurred speech, has also affected his balance and ability to walk.
    But he flourished thanks to the advice to go to Brazil given by friend Kate, who took her late husband Derek Draper to Mexico for treatment after his speech was affected by Covid.
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    The methods used in the treatment are unknown but results have been so good, the former Bradford City manager is urging for it to be available in the UK.
    He said: “The treatment has not been sanctioned by the world medical boards. I’ll be campaigning to try and get it over here.”
    During his tour of Sri Lanka with Jeff — on the country’s most hazardous roads — Kammy showed how much progress he had made.
    He said: “I thought that was it, it’s over, but I’m back working with my best buddy and maybe getting away with the voice.”
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    Jeff added: “There was a time where I didn’t think I’d see Kammy as we knew him again, but Most Dangerous Roads has given him a boost because he’s realised he can do things”.
    The co-hosts will discuss their hopes of working with each other in the future should Kammy’s health improve in next Sunday’s episode.
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    Kate took late husband Derek Draper to treatment in Mexico after his speech was affected by CovidCredit: ITv More

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    Soccer Saturday legend Chris Kamara set to bravely sing live on TV show after being diagnosed with speech apraxia

    CHRIS KARAMA will make an appearance on ITV show Get Britain Singing.The Soccer Saturday legend revealed last year he was suffering with a condition known as speech apraxia.
    Chris Kamara will be appearing on ITV Show Get Britain SingingCredit: Splash
    Kamara revealed in 2022 that he was suffering with a condition called speech apraxiaCredit: PA
    The condition is a neurological disorder that affects the body’s ability to perform natural motor functions.
    One symptom is making talking difficult, with sufferers knowing what they’d like to say, but having trouble communicating their words.
    But brave Kammy will take up the microphone and sing on the ITV programme.
    The broadcaster confirmed his appearance as part of their “Christmas TV extravaganza” in its Get Britain Singing campaign where celebrities will sing a host of classic tunes.
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    The campaign is one part of the Get Britain Talking initiative, which sees stars discussing their own experiences with mental health.
    Kamara, who will play the role of Ghost, will be joined by The Masked Singer favourites Russell Watson (Cockroach) and Aled Jones (Traffic Cone) on the show.
    They will be up against four other teams to be crowned champions.
    Good Morning Britain stars Kate Garraway, Charlotte Hawkins, Alex Beresford, Laura Tobin and Dr Amir Khan will be one of the five groups.
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    Other stars from some of TV’s biggest shows including Love Island, EastEnders and Coronation Street will also be competing.
    Kamara, 65, worked on Sky Sports between 1992 and 2022.
    He broke down while appearing on Good Morning Britain last month to talk about his condition.
    In the emotional interview, he said: “I get upset talking about it.
    “I was in denial. I was ashamed I couldn’t speak.”
    As tears filled his eyes, GMB host Susanna Reid, 52, leant over the the desk to hold his hand.
    He continued: “I didn’t want to be a burden, that’s the thing.
    “I have spent so long looking after my family and I didn’t want them to be in a position where they were looking after me.”
    In an interview last December, Chris told The Sun: “The doctor said if I’d gone in those first two or three months and had my thyroid checked then I might have been okay.

    “But because I left it, everything happening in the body — the balance, the muscle weakening — came from the fact I didn’t tell anybody.
    “I feel I’ve let my wife and family down by being a dinosaur and not getting checked out.” More

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    Fans lose their minds over Jenson Button’s This Morning appearance and can’t believe how good F1 icon looks for his age

    JENSON BUTTON had fans losing their minds with his appearance on This Morning.The 2009 Formula One champion was appearing on the ITV show to promote the new Disney+ show Brawn: The Impossible F1 Story.
    Fans went wild for Jenson Button on This MorningCredit: Rex
    Button was appearing on This Morning to promote Disney+ show Brawn: The Impossible F1 StoryCredit: Rex
    Button won the world championship with the team in 2009Credit: EPA
    Button, 43, won the driver’s world championship with Brawn amid a stunning backstory for the team which had been bought for just £1 by Ross Brawn, before it eventually sold for £150million.
    It is widely seen as one of the biggest shocks in F1 history.
    And while speaking on This Morning, Button revealed the four-part series was the brainchild of Keanu Reeves’ after the Hollywood superstar heard about the remarkable tale.
    Reeves even narrates the upcoming series.
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    During his appearance on This Morning, Button opened up on his mental health struggles during that year and how he had also tried to get out of the team before the season started, even speaking to Red Bull chief Christian Horner.
    However, fans online were more focused on Button’s appearance and how well he appears to have aged.
    Reacting on X, formerly known as Twitter, one fan said: “Jenson Button has just got better looking since his F1 days!!!!!!!!!!!”
    A second said: “JB looks in fine fettle.”
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    A third said: “Just Googled Jenson Button’s age… And f*** off – he’s not 43!”
    Another said: “Jenson Button is pretty hot.”
    Button also revealed he would be racing in endurance racing next year, including the iconic Le Mans race.
    The speedster is married to Brittny Ward, a model and previously appeared in Playboy.
    Button with wife Brittny WardCredit: Getty
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    Susanna Reid left speechless after Anthony Joshua’s bizarre antics during live interview on GMB

    ANTHONY Joshua left Susanna Reid speechless when he bizarrely started shadowboxing during their live television interview.The former two-time unified heavyweight champion appeared on Good Morning Britain to promote his eagerly-anticipated comeback fight on Saturday night.
    Anthony Joshua appeared on Good Morning Britain on Wednesday morningCredit: ITV
    And he started shadowboxing during his interview with Martin Lewis and Susanna ReidCredit: ITV
    Reid was stunned into silence
    But he left the GMB host stunned when he started throwing combinations midway through their conversation.
    AJ started throwing left and rights in his seat when Reid began discussing a potential Battle of Britain with long-time rival Tyson Fury.
    Reid couldn’t quite believe her eyes and completely stopped talking as the Watford warrior did a brief shakedown in front of millions of viewers.
    Prior to his shadowboxing antics, Joshua was asked by GMB co-host Martin Lewis if he’d fight Gypsy King Fury if he wins this weekend.
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    Joshua, 33, replied: “That would be an honour, honestly.
    “The WBC heavyweight champion of the world, to be able to compete for the title again in the summer.
    “I would love that opportunity. If you’re asking me, yes, I would take the opportunity for sure.”
    Before AJ can start thinking about a multi-million-pound showdown with Fury, he must first take care of business against Jermaine Franklin at The O2 on Saturday night.
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    Joshua’s clash with the American will be his first since back-to-back defeats to pound-for-pound king Oleksandr Usyk – who is seething following the collapse of his undisputed showdown with Fury.
    And the Olympic gold medallist admits a third defeat on the bounce could spell the end of his illustrious career.
    He said: “How long can this run go on for, three or four years?

    “And you know how quick time goes.
    “We’re saying this now and we can look back in two years, three years, and be like f***ing hell where’s the time gone?
    “So, if I was going to do another run after this, you’re talking about fighting into my forties and I truly believe that boxing is a young man’s sport, 
    “It takes a real solid character like Bernard Hopkins, George Foreman, Wladimir Klitschko and Alexander Povetkin, to go on into their forties.
    “But I think this is a run I want to make successful and then, you know, hopefully, go out on top.”
    Joshua is on the comeback trail after losing his last two bouts to Oleksandr UsykCredit: EPA More