Paul Sinha reveals he’s ‘fighting as hard as ever’ as he continues to battle with Parkinson’s

The Chase star Paul Sinha has revealed he’s ‘fighting as hard as ever’ as he continues to battle with Parkinson’s disease.

Having been diagnosed with the degenerative neurological disorder in 2019, the comedian, 52, has been open with his fans every step of the way.

In his Loose Men debut alongside Vernon Kay, Tommy Fury and Martin Kemp, Paul opened up while marking Mental Health Awareness Week.

While filming Thursday’s pre-recorded episode, he said, according to The Mirror: ‘I have Parkinson’s. It is a tough call, and it will get tougher for me.

‘In the years that I have ahead of me, I want to do my best to show that it doesn’t have to ruin your quality of life, and that you can fight against the stereotypes others have of you.

‘For that reason, when I’m out and about, I try even harder to look my best. I want people to know that I am not vanishing, I’m still fighting as hard as ever.’

Back in March, Paul apologised to fans as he revealed how Parkinson’s impacts his behaviour on the ITV game show.

He shared on Twitter to that he was ‘chatty’ in one recent episode because of his medication.

Paul was seen speaking to the contestants that are trying to beat him and win the prize and host Bradley Walsh.

He wrote: ‘A lot of these episodes were when my Parkinsons meds were making me very chatty. I can only apologise. #TheChase.’

However, fans rallied around to support him, praising him for his work on the show.

One person wrote: ‘You are great Paul’ while a second added: ‘Why you apologising you are giving a lot of people suffering with Parkinsons hope and inspiration.’

A third said: ‘I think you’re brilliant! I love your conversation.’

Health struggle: Having been diagnosed with the degenerative neurological disorder in 2019, the comedian, 52, has been open with his fans every step of the way 

Love: Paul last year revealed how his husband Oliver (pictured together) has supported him since his diagnosis

Meanwhile, a separate person added their support, writing: ‘Absolutely no need and good on you, you’re delightful’.

It comes after Paul last year revealed how his husband has supported him since his Parkinson’s diagnosis in 2019.

The pro quizzer was invited onto Loose Women during Parkinson’s Awareness Week to speak about his journey so far.

Paul was open and honest about how he was feeling, he said: ‘I’m fine to be honest with you. I was diagnosed in 2019, which was a bit of a shock to the system. Parkinson’s a slow illness, I’m still fighting fit.’

Paul went on to explain how his partner Oliver has been supportive and that they both are very happy together.

He said: ‘My husband Oliver is quite calm and pragmatic person. He doesn’t panic about things.’

Paul and Oliver tied the knot during winter of 2019 in front of a small gathering of friends and family.

The year was previously described by Paul as the best and worst year of his life, balancing his newlywed life with the whirlwind of an incurable diagnosis.

During the Loose Women interview Paul went on to explain how he hasn’t been overly romantic before. He said: ‘I’m not a hugely romantic person. I never thought i would get married’.

He continued with his trademark humour: ‘I just got drunk at Christmas, and had a drunken epiphany and realised I wanted him to be part of the family officially.

‘It felt great and you want to have your day in the sun, right before the pandemic.

‘If anything he might be a slightly better quizzer than me. But if he’s looking for my job, he can back off now!’

In May 2019, Paul was diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease at the age of 49, after which he vowed to ‘fight with every breath I have’.

In a blog post at the time he said he was initially ‘in shock’, but ‘feels far more prepared for the new challenges ahead’ now he has a treatment plan in place.

Displaying his trademark humour, he also joked that a Dancing On Ice appearance is now ‘out of the question’, before thanking his family and fiancé for their support in the wake of his diagnosis.

Parkinson’s is a condition in which parts of the brain become progressively damaged.

The three main symptoms are: involuntary shaking (tremor), slow movement, stiff and inflexible muscles.

As the condition progresses, the symptoms of Parkinson’s disease can get worse.

Parkinson’s disease doesn’t directly cause people to die, but the condition can place great strain on the body.

Paul, who has been the fourth chaser, known as ‘The Smiling Assassin’, since 2011, stands among fellow quiz legends Jenny Ryan, Shaun Wallace, Mark Labbett and Anne Hegerty on The Chase.