The Chase's 'Sinnerman', Paul Sinha, cost show huge sum for unlikely reason
The Sinnerman from The Chase, also known as Paul Sinha, embarked on a major weight loss journey that ended up costing the show money in the wardrobe department.
Diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes in 2017, 54 year old Paul underwent blood tests which led to his participation in the ITV documentary, Diabetes: The Fast Fix. From there, he was restricted to only 800 calories per day.
Guided by celebrity doctor Zoe Williams over a month, Paul impressively lost two stone and managed to put his diabetes into remission.
In his book, Once Sinha Lifetime: Comedy, disaster and one man's quest for happiness, Paul poked fun at the situation, noting: "I lost plenty of weight, costing The Chase dozens of pounds in replacement suits."
Paul also recalled feeling "surprised" but not "shocked" about his diabetes diagnosis as it runs in his family, yet he was worried about "a nervy, uncertain future".
Bravely sharing his health battles, Paul then disclosed two years later that he has Parkinson's Disease through an emotional blog post to his loyal followers. He wrote at the time: "On the evening of Thursday May 30th, an experienced consultant neurologist calmly informed me that I had Parkinson's disease."
"It was a devastating denouement to a medical odyssey that began in September 2017 with a sudden-onset, frozen right shoulder, and took in an unexpected diagnosis of Type 2 diabetes, a lifestyle transformation that enabled me to lose two stone, and a shoulder operation in January this year."
The quizmaster went on to share that he has a treatment plan in place and said he feels "more prepared for the new challenges ahead". Five years later, Paul remains defiant and refuses to let his symptoms control his life and career, reports The Mirror.
In a recent chat with the Daily Star, he revealed: "I'm trying to prove to the world that Parkinson's doesn't have to be the end of somebody's story... that you can carry on doing the things you love."
"The important thing is to not let it define you. I take being on Beat The Chasers as a real point of pride because of the speed and reflexes required to be on the show."
The NHS website explains that Parkinson's is a brain condition that leads to shaking and stiffness, with symptoms worsening gradually. If you have concerns, it's advised to see your GP.
