Clive Myrie has given a health update to concerned fans following his appearance on BBC News at Six last night (January 6).
It comes as viewers noticed he had a “droopy” left eye as he presented the evening news bulletin.
Taking to X, formerly Twitter, someone asked: “@BBCNews I hope Clive Myrie’s OK. A lot of us are noticing his droopy eye.”
Another wondered: “#bbcnews Is Clive Myrie OK? His eye’s drooping.”
This person wrote: “@BBCNews is Clive Myrie ok? His left eye is droopy??”
Also worried, a viewer posted: “@BBCNews just [w]ant to check that clive myrie is okay? His right eye looks a bit puffier than usual.”
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But soon after the programme, Clive took to X himself to break his silence on the health issue and to reassure fans.
The 60-year-old thanked those who were concerned about his eye but said it was “nothing serious” as it was “just an infection”.
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He explained: “Happy N.Year everyone and thank you all for your concern over my left eye. It’s nothing serious, just an infection. I did think about wearing an eye patch, but the boss said no! A bit like Long John Silver. He wasn’t having any of it! Cheers.”
To their relief, a BBC viewer responded: “Glad to hear it’s nothing serious and hope it clears up soon.
“Happy New Year to you and the family.”
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This account replied: “Glad to hear Clive. Hope it settles soon.”
“Glad it’s ok, was concerned,” added another person.
Clive joined the BBC as a trainee local radio reporter in 1987 – he has been the host of Mastermind since August 2021, following in the footsteps of John Humphrys, who had presented the quiz show for 18 years.