CHRIS KAMARA admitted “I’m really weak”; after giving a health update while securing a new role.
The legend, 67, was forced to step back from broadcasting two years after being diagnosed with apraxia of speech (AOS).
The condition sees sufferers struggle to speak as the brain is unable to properly control the muscles used to form words.
that he had travelled to Mexico for treatment.
He also suffers from dyspraxia, which affects his balance and coordination.
And now, the fan favourite has managed to land himself a new role.
For one day only, will be serving free chip butties at Camden Market with Burton’s Fish ’N’ Chips on Friday June 6.
The surprise gig was carefully considered before being accepted by Kamara because of his AOS and dyspraxia.
And he admits his health battle has left him feeling “really weak”; overall.
Kamara told The Star: “I’m choosy these days.
“That’s what’s happened with the work because even though I’ve got the acceptance of my condition, I still don’t want to put myself in a situation where it comes back to bite me.
“So I’m not like the old Chris Kamara who would say yes to the opening of an envelope.
“Whereas now I’m a bit more choosy and will I put myself in a situation where it won’t work out alongside my apraxia, I have dyspraxia, which affects your balance.
“So I’m weak, really weak, and you know, going down these stairs isn’t great.
“Going up these stairs is fine, but going down these stairs, the brain tells you you’re going to fall even though you probably won’t, so you have to hold on to the banister and getting on planes and things like that.”;
On his dyspraxia, Kamara added: “Walking is fine but the thing is if I trip I can’t put my arms out anymore to stop my fall, so if I was riding a bike, when you stop, the brain won’t allow your feet to go down and stop you falling.
“You just fall over the sides, it’s crazy, but the brain is so complex, it’s amazing.
“I didn’t realise the compartments of the brain, where if you talk in an accent. So (for me) I advise speaking in a Scottish accent.
“The flow is quicker than my normal speeds, which is crazy, but that’s the brain for it.”;
