Scots BT Sport presenter Darrell Currie explains TV absence after chronic illness battle

BT Sports presenter Darrell Currie has revealed he’s suffering with a chronic illness as he explained the reason for his absence from TV.

The Scots host took to Twitter as he opened up abut the ‘tough time’ he’s been battling with the illness that leaves him feeling constantly dizzy and struggling to walk.

He went on to say that he is working with medical professionals to get to the bottom of the problem but is ‘fighting with all his strength’ to recover.

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Speaking to his 34,000 followers, the 40-year-old posted a ‘little note from me’ and said: “Happy New Year to you all. I’m sorry I’ve not been with you on live TV recently. I have been dealing with a chronic pain condition which has brought challenges to my life as I feel constantly dizzy, imbalanced and find walking difficult at times.

“‘I’m working very hard with doctors to find the root cause of this problem, but it has been an extremely tough time for me and my family. I am fighting with all my strength to try to find a way to recover.

“I want to express my gratitude for all the support I’ve had in recent months and all the kind messages I’ve been sent have been warmly received. The support from people I work for and with has been incredible. I am truly thankful. I hope to return to live TV at some point in 2023.

“My family provides daily motivation and encouragement. They constantly remind me that giving up is not an option.”

And many of his followers flocked to the comments to send him well wishes.

One wrote: “Thinking about you mate. Hope to see you back soon.”

BT Sport presenter Darrell Currie (Image: Daily Record)

Another added: “Thinking of you, Darrell. Wish you a speedy recovery and hopefully see you soon. Take care.”

While one said: “So sorry to hear this Darrell. I really hope doctors can get to bottom of it and that you’ll be on the mend soon.”

And one penned: “Sorry to hear this Darrell. All the best and I hope you make a full recovery.”

Back in October, Darrell, who is best known for his coverage of the Scottish Premiership, announced on Twitter that he was ‘struggling health wise’.

At the time, he wrote: “Hello, thought I’d check in. Thanks to everyone who has sent such kind messages. The last couple of weeks have been extremely tough. I’ve been struggling health-wise but I’m hoping the wonderful doctors I am seeing can get to the bottom of it.

“Everyone I work with has been very supportive and I appreciate that greatly. I’m slowly making my way back, starting with Scottish Football Extra on BT Sport tonight. Live football will hopefully be the next step. In the meantime I’ll continue to try to get better.”

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