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Live With Kelly and Mark Announcer Déjà Vu Reveals Bell's Palsy Live on Air

Her disclosure highlights a condition with uncertain recovery that often requires early steroids with eye care.

Overview

  • Déjà Vu, who emcees Live With Kelly and Mark, told viewers Tuesday she was diagnosed with Bell's palsy.
  • She said the right side of her face is paralyzed with a little movement returning, and that symptoms began during the show's Oscars trip.
  • She reported little pain but daily hassles, such as speaking to the side, and said the condition is affecting her eye.
  • Her care plan includes prednisone and an antiviral, plus facial massage and acupuncture, with ophthalmology follow-up.
  • Mayo Clinic describes Bell's palsy as sudden weakness on one side of the face and says recovery can take weeks to more than six months.