Pride of Britain's Carol Vorderman opens up on painful condition 'I couldn't walk'

Carol Vorderman, 65, returned to host the Pride of Britain Awards 2026 for the 27th consecutive year at London's Grosvenor House Hotel, appearing alongside co-host Ashley Banjo. While showcasing her figure in a form-fitting dress, Vorderman also discussed a painful medical condition that previously left her unable to walk. The presenter has remained in the public eye for over three decades, having first appeared on the television programme Countdown when she was 21 years old.