BBC's Clive Myrie details secret health issue he's suffered from 'for years'
BBC star Clive Myrie has lifted the lid on a secret health issue that can get in the way of his love of travelling.
Television presenter Clive Myrie has revealed that he suffers from a long-standing health condition.
Despite his love for travel, which he often indulges in with his wife Catherine, the 52-year-old presenter's globetrotting adventures have been marred by this ailment. In a conversation with Holly Rubenstein on The Travel Diaries last year, Clive reminisced about his visit to Kingston, Jamaica, where his parents' family resides.
His parents were part of the Windrush generation who migrated from Jamaica to Bolton post-war. Clive, born and raised in Lancashire along with his younger siblings, first visited Jamaica when he was around 10 or 11 years old, reports the Daily Record.
However, young Clive constantly complained about the Caribbean island being "too hot" and being "bitten by mosquitoes". The BBC correspondent, who has reported from conflict zones like Afghanistan, Iraq, Syria, and recently Ukraine, also disclosed that he suffered from travel sickness during his stay in Kingston, a condition that continues to affect him.
He further added, "It's less so in planes now, more in cars, but I was just sick all the time on that flight from the UK to Kingston in Jamaica. Then we had cross-country journeys on long bumpy roads to see cousins and other relatives."
"I was just throwing up the whole time there. So it wasn't the most wonderful travel experience, it must be said."
Clive, who embarked on his BBC journey post-university, quickly became a familiar face presenting the News at 10. He joined Mastermind in 2021 and later took on the role of host for the BBC Proms.
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He has since ventured into travel programming, hosting Clive Myrie's Italian Roadtrip last year. In May, the BBC introduced Clive's second travel-centric programme, Clive Myrie's Caribbean Adventure.
The show features Clive exploring the bustling streets of Cuba, Jamaica's nightlife, the stunning landscapes of the Dominican Republic and more. He expressed: "I can't wait to share my journey and the beauty of the Caribbean a place I'm proud to call my ancestral home.
"It's been such an amazing experience exploring this lush part of the world and I've loved discovering more about the communities and traditions behind each place. I hope viewers enjoy the incredible landscapes and people who make-up this slice of paradise."
