Loose Women panellist Kéllé Bryan revealed during Wednesday's programme that she has reached remission from lupus, a decade after receiving her diagnosis.
The ITV star appeared alongside host Kaye Adams, Coleen Nolan and Janet Street-Porter when she delivered the positive health update.
Ms Bryan's initial diagnosis led to severe medical complications, including cerebral lupus, a stroke and significant memory impairment.
The discussion arose after the panel spoke about Kylie Minogue's recent revelation regarding a second cancer diagnosis in 2021, following her breast cancer treatment in 2005.
The singer revealed her diagnosis back in 2007
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Reflecting on her journey, Ms Bryan acknowledged the emotional weight of revisiting her health struggles publicly.
During the broadcast, producers played archive footage from ten years ago showing Ms Bryan becoming visibly emotional as she described her deteriorating condition.
"It was really spiralling, so no matter what they tried to do in terms of managing [the condition], it wasn't coming under control. And then I had a seizure," she explained in the clip.
The former Eternal singer grew tearful as she recounted the frightening incident: "I was driving my car at the time, and unfortunately, I got onto my driveway, and then I had a seizure. When I came round, I lost three days of my life. I don't remember what happened."
Ms Bryan revealed she was now in remission
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When Ms Adams asked whether watching the footage was difficult, Bryan confirmed the emotional toll it still takes.
"Yeah, it takes a lot for me to talk about it - it doesn't matter when," she admitted.
The stroke caused by cerebral lupus robbed Ms Bryan of her ability to communicate and move independently.
"At that time, I [was] only just able to speak because I lost my speech, because I had a stroke. So, I had to learn to speak and walk and talk, and all of that stuff again," she explained.
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Despite her own recovery, Ms Bryan emphasised that many patients continue to face similar challenges without the same outcome.
Ms Bryan expressed optimism about emerging treatments, highlighting CAR-T cell therapy as a breakthrough for lupus sufferers.
"Five patients have actually been tested and gone through therapy, and they're now actually in remission. Whereas, before, there was no hope, and now I feel like that was worth it, because there are people out there who now have hope of getting better," she said.
The panellist explained her motivation for speaking publicly about her condition, noting that lupus lacks the awareness that cancer receives.
Ms Bryan is known for her time in the girlband Eternal
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"I couldn't be selfish and think about myself. They are voiceless; they don't have anyone to listen to them," she stated, adding that she felt a responsibility to advocate for fellow patients.
Fans of Ms Bryan and the show were quick to take to their social media to praise the star for being open and honest about her journey, with one noting: "So brave! Such an inspiration, Kellie, well done for being so brave!"
Another added: "My sister is going through the same thing at the moment and it's such a relief to hear people come out of the other side! Sending you all the love and hugs!" (sic)
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