The Chase's Paul Sinha has said he is 'fighting as hard as ever' as he continues to live with Parkinson's disease. The Chaser, known as The Sinnerman on the hit ITV quiz show, was diagnosed with the degenerative neurological disorder in 2019.
In a previous interview with 5 News, Paul shared that his first symptom was a stiff shoulder which led people to believe he had an orthopaedic issue. While it took him a while to get the Parkison's diagnosis, when he received the news he admitted to feeling a slight sense of relief.
"When you start walking with a limp, you know that something’s wrong and it was more of a sense of relief of, ‘Now that I know what it is, I can sort of own it’," he said.
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He has since been open and honest about his health with his loyal fans and on Thursday (May 18), he will make his debut on Loose Men, an all-male spin-off of ITV's lunchtime show Loose Women, alongside host Radio 2 presenter Vernon Kay, Manchester boxer Tommy Fury and singer and actor Martin Kemp.
Discussing his Parkinson’s diagnosis, Paul said to the Mirror: "I have Parkinson’s. It is a tough call, and it will get tougher for me. 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."
Back in March, Paul apologised to fans as he revealed how Parkinson's impacts his performance on the ITV game show. The 52-year-old quizzer was seen being introduced as the latest chaser to take on the new line-up of four contestants and was seen chatting with the players, while also making his usual back and forth digs as is expected from the string of expert quiz brains on the popular programme, which is hosted by Bradley Walsh.
But a few minutes into the episode, Paul took to Twitter to share a message with fans. He said: "A lot of these episodes where when my Parkinsons meds were making me very chatty. I can only apologise. #TheChase."
Fans were, however, quick to rally around and insist that Paul didn't need to apologise. The TV star was diagnosed with Parkinsons back in 2019. @zincalloy62 said: "We love you being chatty! Keep doing it, and best wishes." @BrianRyder5599 replied: "Why you apologising you are giving a lot of people suffering with Parkinsons hope and inspiration." @MayaOfAuckland commented: "Absolutely no need and good on you, you're delightful."
@Ophelia_ButtsUK posted: "No need to apologise! I love your witty conversations with the contestants and Bradley." @AllegedlyR shared: "No need to apologise Paul! I enjoy the facts. Keep em' coming." @lynne265 added: "No need to apologise - you make it more interesting."
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