When Amy Green first watched Tulisa Contostavlos on I’m a Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here, she felt an unexpected connection. Despite their different appearances, both women share a profound experience with Bell’s palsy, a condition affecting approximately 100,000 individuals in the UK. For Amy, seeing Tulisa on such a prominent platform offers hope for increased awareness surrounding this often misunderstood condition.
Amy Green, now 42, recognized the effects of Bell’s palsy on Tulisa’s face and noted that both women experienced a similar lack of volume in their facial features. She expressed her appreciation for Tulisa’s presence on prime-time television, stating, > “You can’t get a bigger platform than I’m a Celebrity to talk about things, so it’s wonderful she’s in there.”
Tulisa, aged 36, initially revealed her struggle with Bell’s palsy during an appearance on Olivia Atwood’s podcast. Her journey began at 24 when she faced debilitating symptoms that left her face drooping for several months. Although she has undergone multiple surgeries to improve her condition, she has faced criticism regarding her appearance while on the show.
In parallel, Amy’s own experience began seven years ago following a stressful work period. After working over 60 hours per week and managing multiple jobs, she experienced sudden symptoms that led to her diagnosis. She vividly recalls looking in the mirror and realizing something was wrong as her face began to droop. It took her more than 18 months to recover fully from the condition. She continues to live with residual effects, noting that some areas of her face remain immobile.
Bell’s palsy is characterized by temporary weakness or paralysis of facial muscles, impacting everyday activities such as eating and speaking. While Amy chose to pursue physical therapy rather than surgical interventions like Botox—believing it wouldn’t yield consistent results—she emphasizes the importance of personal choice in treatment.
“I think it’s made me more empathetic,” she reflected on how her experience has shaped her outlook on life. “It opened my eyes to understand disabilities for other people.”
As both women advocate for awareness around Bell’s palsy through their public journeys, Amy expresses optimism about Tulisa’s impact: > “It’s kind of really nice to have that. I think it’s just good they give a platform to things like that.”
In sharing their stories, both Amy and Tulisa are not only raising awareness but also inspiring others affected by similar challenges. Their experiences highlight the importance of empathy and understanding in a world where many silently cope with disabilities.
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