‘I’ve Stopped Feeling Sorry For Myself’: Chris Kamara On Overcoming His Apraxia | This Morning

Presenter, commentator, (sometimes masked) singer, footballer, manager and campaigner, Kammy's action-packed career has made him a bona fide British hero. But it hasn't always been plain sailing. After a tough upbringing, in recent years Kammy has dealt with a rare brain condition - apraxia - that has affected his speech and seen him say goodbye to the job he loved. But he never lost hope, nor his enthusiasm for life. As he releases the paperback version of his bestselling memoir, Kammy joins us today to look back on his journey, and the important part Ben played.
Broadcast on 08/07/2024
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[@CatsandJP]

I recently watched Kami on the Worlds Most Dangerous Roads…he was absolutely amazing…he shared the driving and he even managed to get up over 1000 stairs to the top of a temple and back down…he explained it affected his balance..he is an inspiration…to never give up or give in…what a lovely genuine person he is.

[@icantthinkofaname9935]

Yeah but I just don't get this condition he's got, "apraxia" why has he developed it all of a sudden? Surely he would've had it years ago when he was younger or is it one of those diseases that you can develop later in life? Like say Parkinson's which you can develop late rin life

[@tianabukedde4782]

Chris Kamara is such an incredible and intelligent man.❤️❤️Love him and Ben.

[@dez3540]

What an absolute legend of a human being

[@LeeMassey87]

Growing up watching Gillette Soccer Saturday on a Saturday afternoon with Jeff Stelling, Paul Merson, Phil Thompson, Charlie Nicholas, Matt Le tissier. Kammy was the best commentator on there. He had some great funny moments.

[@rossrobson91]

How can anybody not love Kammy, it’s amazing to see how well he’s doing now compared to when it first hit him, keep going Kam.

[@charanjitsidhu4733]

KAMMY, A wonderful HUMAN BEING, and a man of HIGHEST INTEGRITY , COMPASSION and WISDOM. Thank you for your service to Football and the Media.

[@dannim8141]

Heartwarming. That story was HILARIOUS especially at that slow pace.

[@barmy_irooni]

Absolute gem & gentleman is Kammy. Always liked seeing/listening to him on spicer Saturday. Wishing him all the very best. (Owls fan)

[@SteveHiggs-d8m]

The legend that is Chris Kamara. A special man indeed, so good to see him in a better place.

[@Allan-th4uv]

Your an absolute gentleman, we love you m8 , keep the faith

[@davidconnor8380]

We love you Cammy. Still love listening to you ✌️

[@Alan-Dawson]

We all love Kami, a new book for this Holiday coming up. I love how he's doing well

[@ianthomson3288]

Can only love Chris Kamara

[@dannykennion8738]

Legend

[@madhatter8253]

He is always smiling , what a guy he is

[@AJ-hb7ro]

Love this guy, so glad to see him happy and positive, genuinely heartwarming!

[@ChrisH-zt8ph]

Love Kammy. Had the pleasure of meeting him at my workplace (temple meads in Bristol) a few years back and he's an absolute gent .

[@aboutaveragejake]

Such a wonderful man and a brilliant pundit. The GOAT!

[@fordeycent1]

Fantastic to see him doing so well!!

[@harrispca]

So happy to see that Kammy has started to feel better about himself. The guy is a legend. Such a lovely guy.

[@robtalbot8060]

Looking and sounding great Kammy! ❤

[@francois_bahia]

Sir Kammy is an absolute legend!

[@andypalin3287]

Great character. All the best Kam! 😃

[@Thomas_Jones91]

Met Kammy at a book signing legend love the guy

[@alanfitzpatrick5142]

❤❤❤

[@zip7275]

Kammy is a national treasure.

[@tommywilson1348]

Hopefully get well enough and gets back to sky again. Top lad

[@ajaini1709]

Living legend❤

[@dollydaydream6965]

Lovely lovely chap ❤❤❤

[@jasonfrost4483]

Fair play. I know the feeling of self pity. It serves no purpose 🙏

[@harv2796]

That hit home. So true.

[@martinkelleher5662]

Unbelievable Jeff what a goal . Happy days watching n listening to Chris n the gang . Soccer Saturday. Not the same Without Chris Kamara n the rest of those guys . Now we have the woke nonsense u cant say boo nowadays u might get cancelled. Chris kamara an absolute gentleman 👏. Keep fighting ❤️ from 🇮🇪 .

[@Andyc18]

Looks great for 66!

[@Millennial_Mike]

On top of his amazing personality, strength of character, intelegence and multiple talents... he was also a working class black man during a depressingly racist era of English society. He suffered loads of racist abuse growing up, and as a pro player.

[@dianeculverhouse6979]

Let him tell his own story and we may learn.

[@liamcrowley364]

national treasure is kammy