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Traitors star says BBC’s ‘due diligence’ may have saved her life

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  • Amanda Collier, a contestant on The Traitors, discovered she had a serious heart condition during the show's mandatory medical checks.
  • The former detective, 57, was diagnosed with 'quite serious heart disease' which had worsened significantly over five years, despite previous minor findings.
  • Collier credits the BBC's 'due diligence' for potentially saving her life, as she was unaware of the severity of her condition due to her fit lifestyle.
  • Following the diagnosis, she has changed her lifestyle, is on medication, and is regularly monitored by the NHS.
  • Collier, who was banished from the show, is now using her platform to advocate for the British Heart Foundation and raise awareness about heart disease, emphasising it affects all ages.
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