Clive Myrie is a British journalist, presenter, and newsreader affiliated with the BBC. He serves as the host of the longstanding BBC quiz show Mastermind and Celebrity Mastermind.
Having started his career with the BBC in 1987 as a trainee local radio reporter, Myrie has a rich history in journalism. He has reported for various BBC programs, including Points West and BBC Television and Radio News. In 1996, he became a BBC foreign correspondent and has reported from over 80 countries.
In February 2022, Myrie anchored the BBC coverage of the 2022 Russian Invasion of Ukraine, reporting directly from Kyiv. Concerns have been raised about his health due to a visible scar on his neck, but as of now, he has not disclosed any health-related issues or undergone surgery.
Despite his courageous reporting from Ukraine, Myrie has not provided details about any injuries he may have sustained. He recently reported from a conflict zone in Ukraine, wearing tactical armor, prompting concerns about his well-being. However, he has not provided updates on his condition.
As of now, Clive Myrie has left Ukraine and expressed gratitude on Twitter for the good wishes he received. On March 6, he announced that he had crossed the border into Moldova before traveling to Romania. He shared his journey on Twitter, thanking everyone for their support over the past two weeks and expressing appreciation for the BBC team in Ukraine.