Paul Sinha from The Chase has revealed when he will quit the popular ITV show after being diagnosed with Parkinson's at the age of 49.
The beloved quizzer, who is also known as The Sinnerman, has starred in The Chase since 2011.
Recently, he revealed that he would leave the quiz programme if his condition began to impact his performance.
Paul Sinha reveals when he will quit The Chase on ITV
According to The Sun, The Sinnerman from The Chase on ITV said: “If it ever did, I’d point it out to the producers. I know that one day that point will come, and I don’t want to be a burden on the show."
He also reflected on his fears of the disease all the way back in 2019, admitting that he is terrified the disease will rob him of his quizzing skills, saying: "My brain is my job".
Despite this, he told Loose Woman that he intends to remain upbeat and positive.
He said: “I refuse to live in the future. I only want to live in the present and enjoy the present.
“Because I don’t know what my future is. I don't have the time scale and I don’t know when I’m going to start deteriorating."
He added: "But I have to deal with it, the best that I can. How can I not? The brain is my job... it worries me, I want my brain to be as good as it can be.
"What pleases me is that my brain seems to be operating at full."
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Paul Sinha also revealed that he does get tired from time to time, stating: “I’m tired from time to time, but anyone that’s quizzed with me in the last six months will tell you I am answering questions very very rapidly indeed.
Paul also reiterated that he would quit his role before the producers on the show could fire him.
He said: “I don’t know what my future is, I don’t know my time scale, I don’t know when I am going to start deteriorating."
“I do know that when I stop answering questions at speed, The Chase won’t fire me, I’ll say, ‘It’s been a lovely journey, you’ve treated me very well, see you later.’”
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