Sky Sports legend Chris Kamara details his recent diagnosis of Apraxia of Speech in new documentary 

Sky Sports legend Chris Kamara set to embark on a ‘very personal journey’ as he details his recent Apraxia of Speech diagnosis in a new ITV1 documentary

  • In the uplifting authored documentary, Chris Kamara: Lost for Words, the football legend, 64, will give viewers unprecedented access into life with AOS
  • The speech condition causes a person to have trouble pronouncing words correctly and consistently, and his hard-fought battle to accept his diagnosis 
  • In March 2022, the broadcaster revealed he had developed apraxia of speech in a message to his fans on social media 

Television legend Chris Kamara is set to embark on a very personal journey as he seeks to discover a deeper insight into his recent diagnosis of Apraxia of Speech (AOS).

In the uplifting authored documentary, Chris Kamara: Lost for Words, the football legend, 64, will give viewers unprecedented access into life with AOS.

The speech condition causes a person to have trouble pronouncing words correctly and consistently, and his hard-fought battle to accept his diagnosis.

Opening up: Television legend Chris Kamara is set to embark on a very personal journey as he seeks to discover a deeper insight into his recent diagnosis of Apraxia of Speech (AOS)

Chris is well loved and revered for his unique and iconic football punditry and has received support from his loyal fans since the diagnosis. 

His distinctive tones and presenting style have made him one of the country’s best loved presenters and, although his recent diagnosis hasn’t slowed him down, the Ninja Warrior host has admitted to finding it difficult to watch himself on TV and is now wondering whether or not he should continue. 

From his initial denials through to his diagnosis and now to the disciplined way he manages his therapy, the documentary will follow Kammy as he seeks advice from experts and meet others with AOS who are also navigating their way through this rare condition.

The show will also shine a light and start a conversation about a condition doctors know very little about.

Struggle: In the uplifting authored documentary, Chris Kamara: Lost for Words, the football legend, 64, will give viewers unprecedented access into life with AOS - a speech condition that causes a person to have trouble pronouncing words correctly and consistently

Struggle: In the uplifting authored documentary, Chris Kamara: Lost for Words, the football legend, 64, will give viewers unprecedented access into life with AOS – a speech condition that causes a person to have trouble pronouncing words correctly and consistently

Speaking about the documentary, Chris said: ‘This documentary is a very personal one for me. I am really keen to raise awareness about Apraxia of Speech/Dyspraxia. Little is known about it which makes the diagnosis so much harder to navigate. 

WHAT IS APRAXIA OF SPEECH? 

Apraxia of speech is a motor speech disorder that makes it difficult to speak. 

This disorder can make saying the right sounds and words very difficult and can be observed as slurring.

It is caused by damage to the parts of the brain that control how muscles move, leading to apraxia of speech. 

‘Hopefully by sharing my story it will raise awareness and also help people who may also be living with this condition by showing them that there are ways to manage it and to still live a fulfilling life.’

Chris Kamara: Lost for Words is made by Triple Brew Media, part of All3Media’s Objective Media Group, for ITV. 

Triple Brew Media’s Ben Shephard added: ‘This is an important story to tell. As a close friend and colleague of Kammy’s, I’ve seen first-hand the challenges that he’s been dealing with since his diagnosis. 

‘Kammy has always been a huge role model to so many people and with this programme we hope to shine a light on AOS, to bring more awareness but also provide hope to those who may also be living with Apraxia. 

‘I’m honoured that Kammy has trusted Triple Brew Media to follow his personal journey of living with Apraxia of Speech (AOS).’

Paula Thomas Gallie, Commissioning Editor, Entertainment, ITV said: ‘We are privileged to have Chris share his own personal experience after his recent diagnosis of Apraxia of Speech. 

‘A relatively unknown condition, he will bravely open up about the difficulties he has faced and what the future holds for him in the hope to help others who have dealt with similar experiences.’

Opening up: Chris said he is working on getting his speech back to normal and is hopeful he can beat it

Opening up: Chris said he is working on getting his speech back to normal and is hopeful he can beat it 

In March 2022, the broadcaster revealed he had developed apraxia of speech in a message to his fans on social media.

He tweeted: ‘Just wanted to let a few of you know who tweeted me today that I am ok-ish.

‘Alongside my Thyroid problem I have developed Apraxia of Speech & have been working 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!’

TV personality: Kamara has worked as a personality on Sky Sports for more than two decades

TV personality: Kamara has worked as a personality on Sky Sports for more than two decades

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