Chris Kamara joins choir in bid to get voice back as Sky Sports legend, 67, gives health update
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CHRIS KAMARA has joined a choir as he continues his journey to recover his speech. The popular TV star and former midfielder stepped away from his broadcasting roles in 2022 when he was diagnosed with apraxia. Apraxia is a rare neurological disorder which sees sufferers unable to get their words out - even though they know what they want to say.
![[Chris Kamara on the Lorraine TV show.]](https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/chris-kamara-lorraine-tv-show-865587301.jpg?strip=all&w=960)
Kamara's difficult journey has included intense speech therapy. But he has now issued a positive update on his health - with the revelation about his singing exploits. Kamara, 67, told BBC Breakfast he signed up for a choir of Bradford City fans for an upcoming TV series Bantam of the Opera.
![[Chris Kamara commentating at a football match.]](https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/fans-tears-eyes-sky-sports-959899455.jpg?strip=all&w=960)
The ex-Bantams player and manager joked his new venture may not have helped his ability to hit the right notes or sing in tune. But it has certainly helped his confidence and fluency with his words. Kamara said: "Well, the good news is, I could never sing before so it's not made any difference!.
![[Chris Kamara at a football stadium.]](https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/use-uk-ireland-benelux-countries-965260035.jpg?strip=all&w=960)
"But the truth of the matter is, you get more fluency in your voice when you sing so it's a form of rehab when you're trying to get your voice back. JOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUS. "Singing helps me.". The Bantam of the Opera choir are being supported by legendary composer Lord Andrew Lloyd Webber and will be involved in Bradford's 2025 UK City of Culture celebrations.
