BBC star Melanie Sykes has opened up to her supporters in a heartrending health revelation, sharing her struggles with alopecia and heart complications. In an intimate disclosure on Instagram, the 54-year-old television presenter showcased a photo of herself highlighting a bald spot, which was captured amidst her investigation into several health conditions in London. The beloved TV favourite penned an emotional message to her fans saying: "I am experiencing alopecia and heart issues due to all that has happened over the last few months. Ptsd, shock, mistreatment and malpractice," simultaneously prompting them to view her latest YouTube video where she dives deeper into her story.

Committed to sharing her journey with transparency, Melanie expressed: "I am uploading a new video on YouTube because I wanted to share what I have learned, observed and endured recently. Not because of the trend of sharing all diagnosis but to share the experiences I have encountered in the British medical system in the state and private sector for the last few weeks and beyond, and it's crashing flaws and how the mainstream media effects me and my life."

In a stark critique of the UK healthcare system, she stated: "This country must do better, and get better. Our health services are utterly shocking bar a few and rare decent humans who listen without predudice and judgement."