CHRIS KAMARA said he was suffering from apraxia of the speech after he raised concerns with a performance on football Saturday.
The Sky Sports presenter and former football player, 64, appeared to be hitting his words while on screen this weekend, and asked viewers to report him on social media.
Kamara said on Twitter that he developed speech disorder in addition to an existing thyroid problem.
He wrote: “Just wanted to let some of you know who tweeted me today that I’m ok ish.
“In addition to my thyroid problem, I developed apraxia of speech and worked to get my speech back to normal.
“Some days it can be a little slow and some days it’s normal. Hopefully I can beat this!”
Kamara’s Soccer Saturday co-presenter Jeff Stelling replied: “@chris_kammy You still bring life, energy, fun and understanding to all your reports on Soccer Saturday.
“We all love you friend. Do not let yourself be subdued!”
Olympic gold medalist hockey player Sam Quek and former football player Viv Anderson were also among those who sent messages of support.
Kamara had previously done a brain scan to check if he was developing dementia after falling under what he described as a “brain haze”.
He worried that the illness could be linked to his head as a footballer.
However, his symptoms were explained by an underactive thyroid gland for which he is now being treated.
As well as his career on the field and on the small screen, Kamara is also a singer who has released two Christmas albums and a charity single.
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