The Chase's Paul Sinha opens up on health scare 'worst week and a half of my life'

The Chase star Paul Sinhahas candidly opened up about a devastating health scare he suffered in a new interview on The One Show.

The TV favourite, known for appearing on the ITV quiz show as The Sinnerman, appeared on the BBC One show on Wednesday (20 August) as part of a segment focusing on this year's Edinburgh Fringe Festival.

In a pre-recorded clip, Paul spoke about performing at the festival, as well as his decision to pursue stand-up comedy as a career and his health, having been diagnosed withParkinson's diseasein 2019.

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He opened up about attending Edinburgh Fringe Festival in 2023, recalling how he suffered two heart attacks during his time at the event.

"The last time I came to Edinburgh Festival was 2023, I had a show that I really enjoyed but my time here was slowly spoilt by the fact that the first week, I had a small heart attack, and in the third week, I had a small heart attack. That's not the Edinburgh that you want," Paul said.

The stand-up comedian continued to work throughout the festival, but he was eventually admitted to hospital later in 2023 and had to undergo an operation.

"I had a coronary artery bypass operation, which I can honestly say was the worst week and a half of my life," Paul sadly admitted.

He added: "Everything has been a sort of comeback since then. Steady, unspectacular comeback, no great drama."

Paul's beloved husband Oliver, who he married in 2019, made an appearance in the clip, revealing how he is always on hand to help Paul with his stand-up shows and ensuring he takes his medications to control his Parkinson's symptoms.

Looking to the future, Paul told the camera: "Life's short, and I think it's very important to get the balance right between doing the right thing for your health and not getting rid of the stuff in life that brings you joy. It's a difficult process and it's a difficult balancing act."

Paul is famed for being one of the six Chasers on ITV's The Chase, having starred on the show since 2011. He appears alongside Shaun Wallace, Darragh Ennis, Anne Hegerty, Jenny Ryan and Mark Labbett.

He's also appeared on numerous other TV quiz shows and previously fronted his own ITV programme, Paul Sinha's TV Showdown.

The One Show airs on weekdays on BBC One at 7PM. The Chase airs on weekdays on ITV1 at 5PM.