Melanie Sykes has said she believes she has Tourette’s Syndrome despite not being diagnosed with the condition.

The TV presenter says she has researched the condition after being diagnosed with autism at the age of 51, describing the revelation as “life-affirming”.

The 52-year-old talked to Alan Carr in an episode of his Life’s A Beach podcast which was released on Monday and discussed her new book.

The book details her experience of being a woman in the media and her journey to being diagnosed.

In the interview, Carr confirmed she was able to swear on the podcast to which she said: “Oh good, but I’ll try not to, because I’ve just discovered I have Tourette’s.”

The former model added: “I am wired a completely different way and I’m only just understanding it.

“Where I used to think ‘what’s wrong with me?’ now I know it’s everything that’s right with me because that’s what makes me me.”

Sykes clarified in a tweet that she has not been diagnosed with Tourette’s syndrome.

She said: “Hello there. For the record I have NOT been ‘diagnosed’ with Tourettes.

“I self identify because of my studies and understanding of the pre existing ‘conditions’ that are hand in hand in some autistic people.”

Braintree and Witham Times: Melanie Sykes appeared on Alan Carr's podcastMelanie Sykes appeared on Alan Carr's podcast (Image: Isabel Infantes/PA)

Sykes has previously spoken about how she feels the education system needs to be rebuilt to help people with autism as she feels it “crowbars” pupils into a “certain way of thinking and being”.

Melanie’s youngest son, who is now a teenager, was also diagnosed with autism at age three and she feels awareness of the topic is key to improving the system.

What is Tourette’s syndrome?

The NHS website describes Tourette’s syndrome as being “a condition that causes a person to make involuntary sounds and movements called tics.”

There is no cure for Tourette’s but symptoms can be managed with treatment.

Sometimes Tourette’s completely goes away.

What is self-diagnosis?

Self-diagnosis is the process which sees a person diagnose themselves with a condition, disease or illness, for example.

This involves researching symptoms and learning about what you might potentially be dealing with.

However, if you think you are unwell you should get in touch with your GP or use NHS 111 online for advice.

You should call 999 if a medical or mental health emergency has occurred.