Clive Myrie, the well-known host of BBC’s News at Six, has recently reassured viewers after many noticed that his left eye appeared swollen during the January 6th broadcast.
The 60-year-old news anchor has been a fixture on BBC One for the past decade, but his appearance sparked widespread concern when viewers noticed his drooping eyelid.
Concerned Viewers Take to Social Media
As Clive read the latest news reports from around the globe, fans immediately began expressing their worries about his appearance.
Social media users flooded the BBC’s platforms with questions, concerned about what might be causing the unusual look.
One viewer tweeted, “What’s wrong with Clive Myrie’s eye tonight?” while another posted, “Is Clive Myrie okay? His left eye looks inflamed.”
The outpouring of concern quickly gathered attention, as fans feared something serious might have happened.
Clive Addresses Fans with Humor and Gratitude
Quick to respond, Clive Myrie took to X (formerly known as Twitter) to clear up any fears.
He assured fans that it wasn’t a serious issue, explaining that he was simply dealing with a minor eye infection.
In his usual humorous style, Clive shared that he had considered wearing an eye patch but was told by his bosses that he resembled the pirate character, Long John Silver.
“It’s nothing serious, just an infection,” Clive wrote, before joking, “I did think about wearing an eye patch, but the boss said no!”
Clive’s Recent Controversy Over External Engagements
This reassuring update from Clive comes after he was recently involved in a controversy surrounding unpaid external engagements.
Last month, it was revealed that Clive had failed to properly declare nearly 30 speaking events that brought him at least £150,000.
These engagements took place at corporate events such as speeches at the Royal College of Surgeons and Dutch bank ING.
Clive, who already earns a salary of around £310,000 annually for his role as a news presenter and his work on Mastermind, acknowledged the mistake and apologized.
BBC’s Tightened Rules and Clive’s Apology
The BBC has since implemented stricter rules surrounding external engagements for its top news anchors.
In response to the controversy, Clive announced that he would no longer be participating in paid external events beyond a few prior commitments.
He admitted that administrative errors had caused the failure to report the income, offering a heartfelt apology to the public via X: “I didn’t fill out the correct paperwork for some of my external public events, so they haven’t been published until now,” he explained.
“I’ve told the BBC I won’t be taking part in any more paid external events in the foreseeable future, beyond a handful of pre-existing commitments.”
Looking Ahead
Clive Myrie’s open apology has calmed many of his concerned fans, and his reassurance about his health has put their worries to rest.
As for the future, Clive remains committed to adhering to the BBC’s rules and focusing on his work without external distractions.
Fans continue to appreciate his transparency, both on and off the screen.
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