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Miranda Hart's TV return after 10 years battling ME
Miranda Hart shares emotional TV return after 10 years battling ME.
In brief
Miranda Hart shares emotional TV return after 10 years battling ME. Miranda Hart, 53, returned to Celebrity Traitors TV show after 10 years battling myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME) caused by Lyme disease, describing her body as 'shocked' but feeling ready to work again. Originally reported by Dailymail.
Miranda Hart's TV return
Miranda Hart, 53, returned to Celebrity Traitors TV show after 10 years battling myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME) caused by Lyme disease.
“People watching the show didn't know that I'd been sort of 10 years really quite unwell with ME caused from Lyme Disease, that's a story in the book.”
Body shock during return
Hart described her body going into 'shock' after months bed-bound and unable to leave the house at the height of her illness.
“My body was a bit shocked.”
First TV appearance since 2015
Hart's involvement in the BBC programme was her first major television appearance since her self-titled sitcom ended in 2015.
“It was my first television back since I was feeling better and there were times where it was very emotional.”
ME diagnosis impact
Hart's ME diagnosis, caused by Lyme disease, left her bedbound and without joy for years.
“I was bedbound and without joy.”
Lyme disease timeline
It took medics 33 years to discover Hart had been battling Lyme disease after initially mislabelling her as agoraphobic.
“It took medics 33 years to discover Miranda had been battling the bacterial infection Lyme disease, after initially mislabelling her as being agoraphobic.”
ME and chronic fatigue
Hart was diagnosed with ME, also known as chronic fatigue syndrome, which causes debilitating fatigue not improved by rest.
“ME, also known as chronic fatigue syndrome, is a long-term illness that causes debilitating fatigue not improved by rest.”
TV return preparation
Hart reached a point where she felt ready to return to work and believed Celebrity Traitors was the perfect opportunity.
“I have come to a point where I feel well enough to step out, and that's also partly why I'm doing this.”
Body challenges
Hart said taking part in Celebrity Traitors would be 'challenging' on her body as she lives with the 'invisible' effects of ME.
“It'll be interesting, and it'll take some courage as this is a big next step.”
Invisible illness effects
Hart explained that living with chronic illness makes it 'invisible' so people don't know she's sitting there in pain.
“When you live with a chronic illness, it's invisible, so people don't know that you're sitting there in pain.”
Friends and support
Hart emphasized the importance of friendship and connection after Joe left the show, which became a viral social media trend.
“These are things that I learned. It's about friendship and connection.”
Gallop challenge
Hart joked about fans challenging her to 'gallop' through the castle, referencing her sitcom character.
“When someone said on Instagram, 'Oh, I hope you gallop in the castle,' I foolishly replied, 'Right, I now take that as a dare.'”
TV show continuation
The Celebrity Traitors continues tonight at 8pm on BBC1.
“The Celebrity Traitors continues tonight at 8pm on BBC1.”
The bottom line
Miranda Hart, 53, returned to Celebrity Traitors TV show after 10 years battling myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME) caused by Lyme disease, describing her body as 'shocked' but feeling ready to work again.
