Sean Hannity has spent decades behind a microphone, so it didn’t take long for viewers to notice something sounded different.
After several recent appearances on Fox News sparked online speculation about his raspy voice and noticeably fuller face, the longtime host decided to put the rumors to rest himself.
Rather than let social media continue filling in the blanks, Hannity took to X this week to explain exactly what has been going on.
According to Hannity, the issue started while he was training, when he suffered a painful pinched nerve in his neck. His physician prescribed prednisone to reduce the inflammation, but the medication came with some side effects that viewers immediately picked up on.
In his post, Hannity wrote:
“Thanks to everyone who has checked in. I’ve already addressed this several times on my radio show, but while training, I developed a painful pinched nerve in my neck.
My doctor put me on prednisone to reduce the inflammation, and while it’s helping, it led to laryngitis and some puffiness, which is normal for this medication. I’m fine, recovering well, and still training, but apparently a few weeks of prednisone has generated more social media commentary than 30 years of ratings success.
I appreciate all the concern and well wishes—including from members of the left-wing media. Sorry to disappoint them, but a pinched nerve, a raspy voice, and a puffy face aren’t taking me out anytime soon.”
The update wasn’t the first time Hannity had addressed the situation. Earlier in the week on The Sean Hannity Show, he joked about finally sounding more like himself again.
“Don’t I sound better today? Aren’t you excited to hear my voice back?” he asked co-host Lynda McLaughlin.
McLaughlin laughed before replying: “I am, and I think America is excited that you’re not dying of a stroke.”
