“IT’S TIME FOR ME TO FACE THIS.” — AND A BELOVED BBC STAR IS FINALLY SPEAKING HIS TRUTH. In a rare moment of vulnerability, Hamza Yassin has made a candid admission about his mental health, stepping away from the calm, reassuring presence viewers know from Countryfile to reveal the private struggles he’s been carrying for far too long. His words mark a turning point — not framed as weakness, but as an act of courage and self-honesty. Speaking openly about pressure, expectation, and the emotional weight behind the scenes, Hamza acknowledges that facing it is the only way forward. Fans have responded with an outpouring of support, many admitting they saw parts of themselves in his confession. It’s a reminder that even those who seem most grounded in nature can still be fighting silent battles — and that choosing to confront them can be the strongest step of all.

Countryfile’s Hamza Yassin has spoken candidly about the impact of nature on his wellbeing, revealing that being in the great outdoors brings him a sense of “at peace”.

The 35-year-old wildlife cameraman graced our televisions again on Sunday (June 15) with a fresh instalment of the beloved BBC series.

Those who tuned in witnessed Hamza in pursuit of orcas along the Caithness coast near John O’Groats, and moreover, discovered how public involvement in science is revolutionising our understanding of these marine giants.

Hamza later met with fellow nature devotees, ranging from a youth fighting for the plight of an endangered butterfly, to a chap who crafted a sanctuary for terns right in his own backyard.

The programme took an emotive turn when Hamza shared insights into his psychological health, confessing that his profession assists him to “clear my mind”, reports Gloucestershire Live.

He reflected: “I get asked all the time, ‘what’s it like being a wildlife cameraman?’ and to me it’s having the world’s best job. I get to go on safari. I get to travel the world but more importantly, I get to come back with memories that are in my mind and memories that are on a card that I can look back to.”

The wildlife expert and former Strictly Come Dancing champion disclosed: “One of the best things when I am busy, rushing around – my mind is all scrambled. I love just going out and going to a place like this, where you see the wildlife, and see what happens to your mental health.”

He elaborated: “I feel like someone has just gone through and cleared my mind of all the clutter and I’m at peace. I am meditating and being in nature stops time and before you know it, it’s the end of the day and the sun’s going down and I’ve had an absolutely fantastic day.”

It come as fellow Countryfile star Adam Henson has just dropped a significant update about the programme.

Adam took to Countryfile’s official Instagram to reveal an exciting search for a Young Countryside Champion as part of the BBC Food and Farming Awards 2025.

From his farm, Adam announced: “Countryfile is in search of a Young Countryside Champion for the BBC Food and Farming Awards 2025”.

He explained the criteria: “You could be a young farmer innovating to increase yields or embracing environmentally friendly farming practices. A young naturalist protecting our wildlife, or a volunteer raising awareness of the opportunities of the countryside.”

Adam concluded with a call to action: “However, a young person is making a difference; we want to hear about it. So if you or someone you know is aged between 16 and 24 and passionate about improving the British countryside, then please do get in touch.”