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."

Highlighting the unpredictable nature of medical care interaction, she added: "It is a lottery who you will encounter and how that experience can play out. Despite these health developments, I myself am full of love, hope and happiness.", reports the Mirror.

Mel recently shared a heartwarming post about her time in London, saying: "My two weeks in London were magical, and being with my sons, my pooch and my tiny circle of close friends who have been there for in spades has been so fun.

"I love them and am grateful to them always, and for the new friends, generous souls and new contacts I made over that two weeks. You know who you are."

In a candid 30-minute video on her YouTube channel, Mel discussed her health struggles, including significant hair loss due to alopecia, which she demonstrated by parting sections of her hair.

She also spoke about her struggles with stress and insomnia, revealing that she had developed a heart condition amid the allegations against former colleague Gino D'Acampo, who has denied accusations of inappropriate and intimidating behaviour spanning 12 years. Mel, who worked alongside Gino on ITV's Let's Do Lunch, shared her experiences with "misogyny" in the TV industry.