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

Television legend Chris Kamara embarks on a very personal journey to gain a deeper understanding of his recent diagnosis of apraxia of speech (AOS).

In the uplifting documentary, Chris Kamara: Lost for Words, the football legend, 64, gives viewers unprecedented access to life with AOS.

The speech disorder causes a person to struggle to pronounce words correctly and consistently, and his hard-fought struggle to accept his diagnosis.

Opening: Television legend Chris Kamara embarks on a deeply personal journey to gain a deeper understanding of his recent diagnosis of Apraxia of Speech (AOS)

Chris is much loved and revered for his unique and iconic football expertise and has received support from his loyal fans since diagnosis.

His signature tone and presentation style have made him one of the most loved presenters in the country and while his recent diagnosis hasn’t slowed him down, the Ninja Warrior host has admitted he found it hard to watch himself on TV and asks. he now wonders whether he should not continue.

From his initial denials 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 meets others with AOS who are also working their way through this rare condition. light and start a conversation about a condition doctors know very little about.

Struggle: In the uplifting documentary, Chris Kamara: Lost for Words, the football legend, 64, will give viewers unprecedented access to life with AOS – a speech disorder that causes a person to struggle to pronounce words correctly and consistently

Chris said of the documentary: ‘This documentary is very personal to me. I really want to make people aware of speech apraxia/dyspraxia. Little is known about it, which makes the diagnosis so much more difficult to navigate.

“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 cope and still live fulfilling lives.”

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

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

“Kammy has always been a huge role model to so many people and with this program we hope to shed light on AOS, raise awareness but also offer hope to those who may also be living with apraxia. I am honored that Kammy has trusted Triple Brew Media to follow his personal life journey with Apraxia of Speech (AOS).’

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

“A relatively unknown condition, he will speak courageously of the difficulties he has faced and what the future holds for him, in hopes of helping others who have faced similar experiences.”

Opening: Chris said he’s working on getting his speech back to normal and hopes he can beat it

In March 2022, he revealed in a social media post that he has developed speech apraxia.

He tweeted, “Just wanted to let a few of you know who tweeted me today that I am fine.

“In addition to my thyroid problem, I have developed speech apraxia and have been working to get my speech back to normal. Some days it can be a bit slow and some days it is normal. Hopefully I can beat this!’

TV Personality: Kamara has been working as a Sky Sports personality for over two decades