Miranda Hart discusses illness and return to TV on Celebrity Traitors

Summarised from Metro's report · Updated 16 Oct, 21:14 · Archive

Comedian Miranda Hart has spoken about managing myalgic encephalomyelitis whilst appearing on Celebrity Traitors.

Miranda Hart became emotional during the latest episode of Celebrity Traitors as she spoke about overcoming illness. During a mission, the comedian reflected in the diary room on her progress, saying that three or four years ago, due to illness, she thought she might never have a gentle walk again. She described being excited to find herself participating in a Scottish Highland challenge.

Hart, 53, was diagnosed with myalgic encephalomyelitis three decades ago, an illness that left her bedbound and without joy. As a result, she has been mostly away from the spotlight over the past five years, with her television appearances limited to chat shows and Comic Relief. Speaking ahead of the show airing, she said her whole body relaxed when offered the role, and she wanted to jump about like a schoolgirl with joy.

Hart explained that she is still living with elements of ME, which brings fatigue and pain to manage, but that she has come to a point where she feels well enough to step out and participate in the show.

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• Miranda Hart opens up on her debilitating illness and the Celebrity Traitors ‘challenge’The comedian was struck by how far she has come in recent yearsMetro · 16 Oct, 20:30

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