Paddy McGuinness's painful health condition which most thought only affected old people

Paddy McGuinness is back on our screens tonight as he reveals the fundraising total for his Children in Need challenge - something only made harder by his painful health condition. The Bolton TV presenter has embarked on an ambitious Ultra Endurance Cycle Challenge, cycling 300 miles from Wrexham AFC to Glasgow on a Raleigh Chopper.

The 51 year old telly favourite and former Top Gear presenter previously shared his struggles with a long-term health condition, keeping fans in the loop about his arthritis battle. He revealed he had been diagnosed with the condition back in June 2018 when he was 44 years old.

He informed his followers on Instagram that he had received an ultrasound steroid injection to help manage the condition. He shared a photo showing him with a large plaster on his shoulder post-treatment.

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He wrote: "Morning! Nursing a poorly shoulder today. I had an ultrasound steroid injection in it yesterday. The reason, arthritis? I'm 44!"

Support rolled in from McGuinness' celebrity mates such as crooner Olly Murs and ex-England football star Jamie Redknapp, who added a touch of camaraderie under the post: "Still looking good though pal. See you Friday big man."

Arthritis is notorious for causing pain and swelling in the joints and is surprisingly common in the UK, affecting around 10 million people across all ages according to Arthritis Action. This type of joint ailment is not reserved for older individuals, demonstrating that the ailment does not discriminate by age.

The condition, which results from the immune system erroneously attacking a person's joints, leads to pain, stiffness, and swelling. Arthritis Research UK expressed their appreciation, saying: "We're grateful to Paddy McGuinness for speaking out and showing other young people with arthritis that they are not alone."

The charity also highlighted a common misconception, stating: "People often think of arthritis as an older person's disease. But Paddy is actually one of 11.8 million people under the age of 65 living with a musculoskeletal condition, including 2.7 million under 35 years old."