The Chase favourite Paul Sinha, 49, admitted he had been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in a candid blog post on Friday. However, the star is refusing to let his battle with the condition hold him back from pursuing quizzing achievements. Paul took to Twitter to share an update with his 116,000 followers this morning after competing at the London Open Quiz Festival on Saturday. He wrote: “Had a great day at the London Open Quiz Festival yesterday.
“Third in the individuals, one place ahead of the legendary Kevin Ashman, and won the Pairs with @_brandon2_.
“Good to know my brain's not going anywhere.”
The comedian’s fans took to the comments section of his post to praise him for his triumphant display in the competition.
One wrote: “Congratulations. I don't think your brain is going anywhere in a hurry.”
Another reassured the TV personality: “My father-in-law had Parkinson’s, he never lost his intellect or wit x.”
A third added: “You are an incredible guy and well done on yesterday, wishing you and your family well.”
Paul Sinha speaks out following Parkinson's diagnosis (Image: GETTY • WENN)
Paul Sinha shared an update with fans after a quiz tournament this weekend (Image: TWITTER•PAULSINHA)
A fourth wrote: “Congratulations Paul, some
