Comedian Joe Pasquale has revealed he is battling hearing loss, which he attributes to decades of performing in front of loudspeakers. The former I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! star admitted his condition is 'an ongoing thing' that will likely worsen with age.
Pasquale, who recently appeared as Maverick on Beat the Chasers, said he now uses glasses with built-in hearing aids. However, he cannot wear them during pantomime performances due to fluctuating sound levels, which could 'blow your ears off'. He relies on stage monitors to hear.
The 63-year-old also discussed the challenge of concealing his identity on the ITV quiz show, where he had to wear a mask and balaclava that muffled sound. He had to stand still and speak slowly to avoid detection by his close friend and host Bradley Walsh, who was 'genuinely surprised' when Pasquale was unmasked.
Pasquale is preparing to return to panto at Swansea Grand Theatre in Aladdin from December 2025 to January 2026, describing the venue as his 'ancestral panto home'. He expressed excitement about the digital sets and traditional comedy elements.
