Chris Kamara, the beloved former Soccer Saturday pundit, returns to broadcasting after battling health challenges. He will be joining Jeff Stelling on Amazon Prime Video for the Boxing Day match between Forest and Spurs.
Chris Kamara thrilled fans as he revealed details about his 'best phone call ever'. The legendary pundit left Sky Sports in 2022 after being diagnosed with an underactive thyroid in 2021, followed by apraxia of speech. This condition affects the body's ability to perform natural motor functions and impacted the broadcaster's speech patterns.
The 66-year-old is famous for his iconic role on Soccer Saturday and regularly made the show's anchor, Jeff Stelling, laugh with hilarious gaffes, such as when he missed a red card during Portsmouth vs Blackburn in 2010. The two will reunite for their broadcasting partnership on Amazon Prime Video on Boxing Day when Chris returns to punditry. Chris called the offer the best phone call ever when he shared the news on social media platform X. He said: 'Best phone call ever this afternoon inviting me to do the Forest v Spurs game on Boxing Day reporting back to the Unbelievable @JeffStelling in the studio.' The former Brentford player thought his punditry days were over so is grateful for the opportunity to return to the press box. He said: 'I thought I was done, so it’s a big thank you Amazon @primevideosport. I’m back.' Jeff left his role on Soccer Saturday in 2023 and said he can't wait to team up with Chris again. The 69-year-old commented: 'And I am looking forward to it as much as you mate. 'There’s a goal at the City ground but for who Chris Kamara ?... (sic)' Chris issued a heartfelt tribute to Jeff in the comments as he revealed his surprise at the offer from Prime Video producer Andrew 'Buzz' Horne. He posted: 'Love ya mate, Andrew (Buzz) Hornet rang me and I just said “Id love to work with you again on football” totally unexpected (sic)' Celebrity fans and followers were thrilled to hear about Chris' return to broadcasting. Laura Woods said: ' Love this.' Others fans were also delighted with the news
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