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Ben Shephard breaks silence on Soccer Saturday legend Chris Kamara’s health battle after devastating diagnosis
BEN Shephard has told of Soccer Saturday legend Chris Kamara's brave health battle as his gruelling treatments were revealed.
The Good Morning Britain host, 47, updated fans on the TV star's condition as he fights Apraxia of Speech.
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Kammy, 64, opened up about his secret struggle after fans spotted him slurring his words.
Earlier this month he shared an image of himself in an oxygen chamber to aid his recovery.
Ben told GMB viewers today: "He's doing really, really well.
"Since he came on the show to talk about his apraxia - motor control issues - he's been going tons of tons of work getting lots of treatment.
"It's been great to work together with Kammy lately and hear all about his speech therapy.
"He wears a bracelet around his ankle which he calls his ASBO. It pumps electric currents into his system... to re-stimulate the brain. "
Apraxia of speech is a condition which makes talking difficult, with sufferers knowing what they'd like to say, but having trouble communicating their words.
Speaking about his diagnosis, he said: "My apraxia, when it's bad stops those signals from that brain going to that mouth.
"It slows it down, at times it slurs the words as well. People are looking thinking 'is he all right? Is he drunk? What's the matter with him?"
He is launching a BBC podcast alongside close pal Ben after quitting Sky Sports Soccer Saturday.
The pair are good friends having hosted Goals on Sunday and Ninja Warrior UK together in recent years.
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Kammy's new show will replace That Peter Crouch Podcast.
Kamara said in the BBC's official statement: "This is a dream transfer and I can’t wait to tell you more about my new BBC podcast later this summer.
"Expect top guests, unbelievable stories and plenty of laughs as Ben and I delve into the footballing world."
The new venture comes after the 64-year-old announced his departure from Sky Sports in April following 24 years of service.
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