In an unexpectedly emotional moment, The Chase star Paul Sinha has revealed a deeply worrying update about his health, confessing that life feels like a “ticking timebomb” as he battles Parkinson’s Disease after previously surviving two heart attacks.

A rare serious moment amid the laughter

Performing at this year’s Ealing Comedy Festival, the beloved ITV quiz master shifted abruptly from humor to honesty, opening up about the fear and uncertainty that have become part of his daily life — and the chilling prediction he has made about his future.

A diagnosis that changed the course of everything

Paul’s world was turned upside down shortly after one of the happiest milestones of his life. He married his husband Oliver Levy in 2019, only to be diagnosed with Parkinson’s just months later.

The pair first connected through their shared love of quizzing — a passion that bonded them long before illness entered the picture.

A frightening health scare before the worst news

Paul also recalled the shocking moment he felt a sudden, crushing chest pain while chatting with Celebrity Big Brother alum and Reggae Reggae Sauce creator Levi Roots.

“He teased me by calling me by my real name — Keith Valentine Graham,” Paul joked. “I thought either I was having a heart attack, or I’d been struck by a mysterious Rastafarian death threat!”

But the humor masked a serious reality. At the Edinburgh Fringe Festival last year, Paul endured two heart attacks in the same week, a terrifying ordeal layered on top of his ongoing neurological battle.

Facing a future filled with uncertainty

Speaking candidly, Paul acknowledged the stark truth of life with a “progressive, degenerative neurological condition.”

“I’m fully aware that in 15 to 20 years, I might be completely immobile and totally expressionless,” he shared, leaving the room in stunned silence.

Still, his trademark wit resurfaced moments later:

“But hey — I’m still Australia’s number one break dancer! Sometimes these things are sent to test us.”

Understanding the disease that changed his life

Parkinson’s Disease often begins subtly — with tremors, stiffness, and slight balance problems — but can gradually affect mobility, speech, and even swallowing. Many eventually need a wheelchair as the condition advances.

Despite everything, Paul continues to meet each challenge with remarkable courage, humor, and strength. His openness has touched fans across the UK, inspiring many as he navigates a path filled with unknowns