Avri Gilad to Continue Hosting Despite Bell's Palsy Facial Paralysis
Translated & summarized from Ice by baba
Israeli host Avri Gilad revealed he has Bell's palsy, causing facial paralysis, but confirmed he will continue hosting his show "Avri and Shariki" on Saturday. He attributed the condition to excessive gum chewing and shared his positive outlook on dealing with the "crooked reality." Gilad's public disclosure follows a similar experience by culinary figure Michal Ansky in 2019, and he has received widespread support online.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Avri Gilad will continue hosting his show despite Bell's palsy causing facial paralysis.
- Gilad attributed his condition to excessive gum chewing causing nerve inflammation.
- He stated that "reality is more crooked" and needs to be addressed.
- The host shared his experience on the podcast "Tandu" with Rabbi Mordechai Gottlieb.
- Culinary figure Michal Ansky also publicly dealt with Bell's palsy in 2019.
Israeli television host Avri Gilad announced on Friday that he has been diagnosed with Bell's palsy, a condition causing sudden paralysis in half of the face. The sudden medical issue led to speculation about his ability to host his current affairs program, "Avri and Shariki," on Keshet 12. However, Gilad addressed these concerns in an Instagram video, confirming his intention to continue broadcasting as usual.
In the video, Gilad directly addressed his followers, stating, "If you had nothing to think about during Shabbat and were wondering 'I wonder if this person with the crooked face will return to broadcast with Shariki tonight,' the answer is, of course, yes." He explained his rationale for continuing to work, saying, "The face is crooked, but reality is more crooked and needs to be dealt with to straighten it out."
The situation came to light earlier when Gilad discussed the incident on the podcast "Tandu," which he co-hosts with Rabbi Mordechai Gottlieb. He described waking up with a strange sensation and discovering the paralysis, humorously referencing it as "Michal Ansky's syndrome or Bell's palsy." Gilad mentioned he has begun medical consultations and is receiving medication. He attributed the condition to his habit of chewing gum excessively, suggesting it caused inflammation in the seventh cranial nerve.
Gilad elaborated on the practical difficulties caused by the paralysis, noting that simple actions like drinking espresso can lead to spills. Bell's palsy typically results from damage or inflammation to the facial nerve, affecting the muscles responsible for facial expressions and causing temporary weakness or paralysis. Despite the challenges, Gilad expressed a positive outlook, choosing "joy" over distress and humorously suggesting his audience might have to get used to his appearance if the condition doesn't fully resolve.
This condition has affected other public figures in Israel, most notably culinary personality Michal Ansky, who experienced Bell's palsy in 2019. Ansky publicly shared her recovery process, raising awareness about the syndrome. Gilad's openness about his experience has garnered widespread support online, with thousands of followers wishing him a speedy recovery.
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