STRICTLY legend Russell Grant has revealed he was rushed to hospital after suffering a worrying eye condition – that has ‘no cure’.
Astrologer Russell, 72, took to social media to share his ordeal, explaining that he woke up on Monday with “strange cottony things floating” in his left eye.
Russell Grant has revealed he was rushed to hospital after suffering a worrying eye condition – that has ‘no cure’[/caption]
He was later diagnosed with a bleed behind his eye, but thankfully, there was no retinal damage.
However, the telly favourite was told he would have to “befriend the floater” as there is no cure for the condition.
Writing on X, formerly Twitter, “Monday: I woke with strange cottony things floating in my left eye. Headed to the opticians for tests.
“Next day @BlackpoolHosp called: day after into the eye clinic.
“Result: I had a bleed behind my eye but no retinal damage but it seems I have to befriend the floater! No cure.”
The TV personality shared in March 2023 he had been diagnosed with a brain tumour, and has been keeping fans updated ever since.
Russell, who appeared on Strictly Come Dancing in 2011, has continued to share his astrology readings and has been determined to remain upbeat in the months that have followed.
But in his latest post from last June, he revealed that treatment had come with some unexpected side effects and a new medical issue.
Speaking on X, Russell wrote: “Morning. The latest news on my post pituitary brain tumour operation is the possibility I have returned to being diabetic.
“I was once Type 2 but controlled it by diet. However, it’s possible taking so many steroids to keep me going they’ve increased my blood sugar.”
He added he was getting tests today to determine for sure what’s going on.
The star was inundated with support from well-wishers hoping the best for him in the face of his latest development.
One wrote: “Hope all goes well, fingers crossed your blood sugars stay stable, and no need for medication x”
“When I do the @DiabetesUK London Wellness Walk in September I’ll walk for you too,” wrote a second.
While a third wrote: “Sending [love] and wishes that the tests show a better result and blood sugar goes down.”
“Oooh Russel, love and prayers being cosmically thrown out there just for you mister, keep happy, healthy and prosperous for many years ahead,.. muchos amigo!” noted a fourth.
Russell has been a longtime TV astrologer and regularly posts horoscope reports and updates.
In 2011, he cemented himself as a Strictly icon after being “shot out of a cannon” at the start of one hilarious dance routine.
Partnered with Flavia Cacace, other fun routines including a portrayal of Aladdin for movie week and a Devil-inspired Samba for Halloween week.
The duo lasted eight weeks in the competition before being eliminated.
He returned to the dancefloor in 2012 for a Children in Need special which highlighted fan favourites from previous years.
He later appeared on Celebrity Masterchef in 2014.
In December 2022, shortly before Christmas, Russell underwent a five-hour procedure to remove a tumour from his pituitary gland, after doctors said it threatened to “blank out” his optic nerve.
The pituitary gland is a small structure, about the size of a pea, attached to the base of the brain behind the nose.
The TV personality shared in March 2023 he had been diagnosed with a brain tumour[/caption]
The star was a fan favourite on Strictly in 2011[/caption]
