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Telly presenter Melanie Sykes has revealed that she is now “two-thirds bald” after experiencing significant hair loss due to illness.
At 55, she shared in a video that she has been “in so much pain” and has struggled with her health throughout the year.
Telly presenter Melanie Sykes has said she is now ‘two-thirds bald’ after losing her hair due to illnessCredit: YouTube
Mel, pictured in 2020, has documented her struggle with an autoimmune conditionCredit: Instagram
Mel has attributed many of her health issues to her time working with chef Gino D’Acampo, when they co-hosted the ITV show Let’s Do Lunch with Gino and Mel from 2011 to 2014Credit: Rex Features
She explained: “I have an autoimmune condition, which causes me to experience severe inflammation, and I am focusing on healing.
“In the past three months, I completed a meditation teacher training course.
“Unfortunately, I was too unwell to finish it; I couldn't participate in the last two days.
“It's meditation teacher training; I don’t necessarily plan to teach, but I can practice…
“For the most part, I’ve been leading a very spiritual life.”
Mel and the chef co-hosted the show Let’s Do Lunch with Gino and Mel from 2011 to 2014.
Last April, she revealed that she had also been diagnosed with a heart condition and connected her struggles to allegations of inappropriate and intimidating behavior against Gino, which he has “firmly denied.”
Speaking on her channel, Mel stated: “I entered the New Year with so much energy.
“I’ve had to slow down due to my heart condition, which developed during the whole Gino D’Acampo situation that was in the news.
“Suddenly, my stress levels skyrocketed because I left that industry years ago, but it won’t leave me alone.”
“Everything has been triggered – and everyone agrees with this – by my experiences in the industry.”
Last April, the presenter disclosed that she had been diagnosed with alopecia and also had a heart conditionCredit: Instagram
Frequently Asked Questions
What autoimmune condition does Melanie Sykes have?
Melanie Sykes has not specified the exact autoimmune condition she is suffering from, but she has mentioned experiencing severe inflammation as a result.
How has Melanie Sykes' health affected her career?
Her health issues, including hair loss and a heart condition, have prompted her to slow down and reassess her career, particularly after experiencing stress related to her past work with Gino D'Acampo.
What has Melanie Sykes been doing to cope with her health issues?
Melanie has been focusing on healing and has taken a meditation teacher training course to help her cope with the stress and pain she has been experiencing.
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