Fox News host Sean Hannity opened up about his appearance and voice as he revealed that he had been suffering from a “painful pinched nerve” in his neck.
In a social media post on Wednesday, the host of “Hannity” responded to the many concerns X users had expressed over his recent physical symptoms, including a “raspy voice” and “puffy face.”
“Thanks to everyone who has checked in,” Hannity wrote, adding that he had already addressed the topic “several times” on his radio show.
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…
— Sean Hannity
(@seanhannity) June 24, 2026
The Fox News host explained that “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,” he continued.
“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,” Hannity quipped.
“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,” he concluded.
Social media speculation swirled over the 64-year-old’s appearance before his explanation.
What has happened to Sean Hannity? Is he ill? Is he on steroidal meds?
— SHARON CHANG (@Portia72307) June 23, 2026
Why does Sean Hannity look like he’s drunk, high on percocet and 60 lbs heavier https://t.co/YQ3fOze2Nq
— Secular Talk (KyleKulinskiShow@bsky.social) (@KyleKulinski) June 24, 2026
I literally googled what was wrong with Sean Hannity when I was watching him tonight. What the hell is going on?
— Tammie Pituch (@tjp1121) June 24, 2026
During the Monday edition of his radio show, Hannity asked co-host Lynda McLaughlin, “Don’t I sound better today? Aren’t you excited to hear my voice back?”
“I am, and I think America is excited that you’re not dying of a stroke,” McLaughlin replied.
“I actually went to a doctor, and what he said is I had a bad sinus infection, which led to laryngitis, and I didn’t wanna take this crappy medicine called prednisone, and so he just said to ride it out, don’t worry about it, you’re not hurting your vocal cords at all,” Hannity said.
