Miranda Hart in tears as she opens up about illness on Celebrity Traitors

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17 Oct 2026 • 7:30 PM MYT
The Independent
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Miranda Hart in tears as she opens up about illness on Celebrity Traitors

  • Comedian Miranda Hart reflected on her years-long health crisis during an episode of Celebrity Traitors, admitting she once feared she would never enjoy a gentle walk again.
  • The star was bedbound and housebound for years following a total collapse after her hit sitcom Miranda came to an end in 2015.
  • Hart was initially diagnosed with agoraphobia and chronic fatigue syndrome before experts joined the dots to diagnose her with Lyme disease.
  • Although she still lives with elements of her illness, Hart explained she felt well enough to step back into the public eye and return to television.
  • Her comments came during a physical mission on Celebrity Traitors, which continues next Thursday at 8pm on BBC One.

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