With Anne Hegerty already well on her way to being crowned the Queen of the Jungle in the popularity polls, her openness about her autism has inspired a young boy to be more confident with his own autism. Joseph is joined by the Vixen, Jenny Ryan who provides more detail on Anne’s condition. Broadcast on 21/11/2018

The Chase’s Anne Hegerty describes what life is like having to work in a high profile job whilst also having Asperger Syndrome Autism.

 

A schoolboy’s heartfelt letter to I’m A Celebrity contestant Anne Hegerty about their shared experience of autism has received thousands of shares online.

Joseph Hughes, 11, from Preston, was diagnosed with autism at the age of five and has been inspired by The Governess’ appearance on the popular ITV show.

His mother, Kate Jarvis, 31, said: “He’ll tell anyone who watches it, I watch Anne, she’s got Autism like me so it definitely does make a difference to him.”