Tinnitus is the sensation of hearing a sound in the absence of any external noise and is often described as a ringing in the ears. It is not fully understood what causes people to suffer, but it has been associated with loud noise exposure, hearing loss, and certain medications.

As the duo discussed Jamie’s appearance on the ITV morning show, Richard, 67, turned to Susanna and asked: “You’ve had tinnitus for a very long time haven’t you?”. She responded: “Yes, almost 20 years.”

The broadcaster admitted that she hears “it all the time”. Susanna was diagnosed with tinnitus in 2004 after the birth of her second son Finn.

The sounds can come and go or they might stay with the person all the time.

Speaking to Jamie about his condition and how it affects him, Susanna highlighted there is no cure but there are ways to help manage symptoms.

She said: “If this is something you are experiencing don’t think there is no point in going to see a doctor. You absolutely can go and see specialists who can check your hearing and provide you with help and support and therapies that might make it less of a problem.”