Heston received a bipolar diagnosis back in 2023

Celebrity chef Heston Blumenthal sparked some concern during an appearance on BBC Breakfast this morning (Thursday, June 19).

The 59-year-old’s appearance on the show comes after his bipolar diagnosis.

Heston was on the show today (Credit: BBC)

Heston Blumenthal on BBC Breakfast

Today’s edition of BBC Breakfast saw Heston make an appearance on the show to discuss his bipolar diagnosis.

Bipolar disorder is a mental health condition that causes extreme shifts in mood, energy, and activity levels.

For years, Heston believed he was simply “wired differently.” However, after a manic episode in late 2023 escalated into psychosis, Heston was admitted to the hospital.

“How did I get to 57 years old before I was diagnosed?” he can be seen asking in a new documentary about his diagnosis.

He opened up some more about it during today’s chat with Charlie Stayt and Naga Munchetty.

The documentary will show Heston having a conversation with his son about his bipolar diagnosis.

“It was very emotional,” the TV chef said. “Difficult. But precious.”

Heston spoke about his diagnosis and new doc (Credit: BBC)

Heston on his new bipolar documentary

Heston went on to say that he wasn’t aware of how being bipolar affected his son and his family because he wasn’t aware he was bipolar until his diagnosis.

“Having had the diagnosis, I learned a lot more about the effects of bipolar,” he continued.

When asked about his situation now, Heston explained that he’s on medication.

“I take my medication religiously, I have psychotherapy, and my moods go up and down,” he said.

He then revealed that before medication, his ups and downs were more up. “I thought I could solve the world’s water crisis,” he then said.

Heston sparked concern (Credit: BBC)

Viewers concerned for Heston following interview on BBC Breakfast

However, some viewers were left concerned by Heston’s interview on the show.

“Heston was on breakfast not that long ago, poor man doesn’t seem any better, so sad,” one viewer tweeted.

“That interview made me feel uncomfortable and quite sad. I hope Heston’s health improves,” another said.

“Very sad to see Heston Blumenthal clearly suffering … #BBCBreakfast #bipolar – brave of him to go public,” a third wrote. 

“This Heston Blumenthal interview looks very difficult for him,” another added.

“Heston looks so sad…..#BBCBreakfast,” a fifth remarked. “Poor Heston, he’s obviously extremely unwell,” another viewer wrote.