Information reaching Kossyderrickent has it that Chris Kamara Kammy says as he reveals he battling with Apraxia
The legendary broadcaster announced he was suffering from the neurological condition in March after Soccer Saturday viewers noticed his slurred speech. Apraxia affects pathways in the brain that are used when trying to talk.
Kamara decided in April he would step away from Sky Sports altogether at the end of the season after 30 years with the company.
He still takes television work, but recently opened up on the challenges his condition brings on ‘The Diary of a CEO’ podcast.
Kamara went on to admit he considered walking away from TV altogether after battling anxiety related to his performance.
“I have to say, I was going to quit everything – literally every single bit of TV – at the end of last season,” he continued.
“It was an acceptance, really, because what I said to my wife is if I wasn’t a broadcaster it wouldn’t matter, would it. She said ‘yeah’, so I said now’s the time. I’ve had a great time.
“I spoke to my agent Simon, said I’m getting out of all this and he said ‘yeah, you can, I’ll leave it up to you’. So I thought ‘that’s it, I’ve done my time’. I’d like to thank all the people who have been persistent and said a 25 per cent Kammy is still better than some people.”
The 64-year-old currently hosts ‘Kammy & Ben’s Proper Football Podcast’ on the BBC with close friend Ben Shepard, who he previously presented ‘Goals on Sunday’ with. He also hosts Ninja Warrior UK on ITV.
The broadcaster went on to outline how humble he was for the touching tribute put together by Sky following his exit earlier in the year after he decided to quit his live role, admitting the company send-off was a special experience.
‘That tribute that Sky gave me, that’s reserved for someone who passes away isn’t it? So I’ve had the tribute while I’m still alive that people don’t get when they go.
‘You’ll always look back and think, when you read the obituaries and comments and think, ‘why didn’t people say that?,’ said Kamara.
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