belfasttelegraph

Sunday 19 May 2013

Walliams feels sick 'all the time'

David Walliams is still feeling the effects of his Thames swim

David Walliams has admitted he is still suffering following his gruelling charity swim in the Thames.

The 40-year-old star has dismissed reports that he's been tested for Weil's Disease, a waterborne bug passed on through contact with infected animal urine, mainly from rats, following the 140-mile September charity effort.

But he said: "I've got a parasite in my stomach which is making me feel sick all the time and I've a torn disc. I'm not crippled, but I'm not back to 100% fitness.

"The stomach bug has been a long process and I'm going to see another doctor about it.

"Normally it works itself out of your body, so that's what I'm hoping will happen."

The Little Britain star said he's not sure he'll ever be able to top what he did for Sport Relief.

"There's a point where you think your body can't take any more. And then, you have to do more than you did the last time to keep it interesting, to do something harder. I'm not sure I'd be able to do that," he said.

"But it's addictive because helping people and changing people's lives gives me a huge buzz. And the sense of achievement is great."

:: David Walliams' latest book Gangsta Granny is published by HarperCollins.

Latest Entertainment News

Latest Music News

Latest Film & TV News

Latest Eating Out News

Horoscopes

Your Horoscopes by Russell Grant

Taurus:

No matter how stringently your loved ones warn you, that won't stop you pursuing a romantic interest. You're utterly captivated by someone who exudes warmth, charisma and drama. The two of you get along very well, but beware of the financial toll this relationship will take. The object of your affection likes expensive things. If you're not able to provide them with the luxuries they crave, there will be problems. Then again, you have the potential for being a good provider, so all may be well.More