Chris Kamara fans were rooting for the presenter on The Games on ITV tonight as the Leeds man and commentating legend battled back from illness live on air.
The presenter and former footballer, 64, is commentating on ITV's The Games this week - his fans rushed to support him through it after it was revealed he had developed a speech apraxia disorder.
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Kris, from Leeds, recently revealed he had developed a speech apraxia disorder alongside an existing thyroid issue and announced he is leaving Soccer AM and Sky sports because of it. He said in a statement: "My long career at Sky Sports has never felt like work. I’ve spent 24 terrific years at Sky, and leave with the best of memories."
In a chat with Radio Times, Kamara said he had offered to quit ITV's The Games due to his illness but the channel refused his resignation.
He said: "I'd just like to say thanks to ITV and to everyone who has been so supportive. They've been incredible, really. I had under-active thyroid, and now I've got apraxia of speech. Thankfully, I'm on the mend.
"I did offer to quit, which would have been good news, but ITV wouldn't have it any way shape or form. They said: 'You're staying, you're part of the team.' And I'd like to thank them for that."
Fans of Kamara took to Twitter to throw their support behind him him.
@davepower74 tweeted: "The games on itv has way too many ad breaks but it’s brilliant to have @chris_kammy on comms."
@BleasbyTrevor said: "Chris, just watching the games got to say your doing a great job, keep it up mate we’re all rooting for you."
@Josephseager said: "Best thing about this is Kammy. He's proper battling back again his illness. Keep going @chris_kammy. Legend. #TheGames"
@MichaelMulhern0 added: "Great to see @chris_kammy back on commentary in the games."
@Hello_Lois said: "WAIT Chris Kamara is doing the games? Why the feck did no one say? I actually might watch it now!"
@neilwatson01 Tweeted: " @SimonBrotherton I'm looking forward to listening to you and @chris_kammy on the games."
@sophiemayo said: "What a hero is @chris_kammy #TheGames"
@alfie_dobbo: "#thegames might be a load of s*** but good on @chris_kammy for doing this can’t be easy"
Andrew McQuade said: "Best thing about ITVs #THEGAMES is hearing @chris_kammy's voice"
@whereskay said: "Brilliant to hear @chris_kammy back on tv!! #thegames"
