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Daily Mail
30-04-2025
- Health
- Daily Mail
Kirsty Gallacher reveals impact of ear tumour and ‘severe tinnitus' as she opens up about hearing loss on Vanessa Feltz show
Kirsty Gallacher has opened up about her ongoing battle with tinnitus and hearing loss, stemming from a benign tumour in her right ear. Speaking on The Vanessa Feltz Show alongside audiologist Dr Gladys Sanda, the 49-year-old presenter discussed the challenges she faces in noisy environments. She said: 'They have suggested a hearing aid. I'm not there yet, I don't think. I'm managing it fine. 'I do find it upsetting and I sympathise... it's management and sometimes if I'm in an acoustically difficult environment, say I was out for dinner last night, noisy environment, I have to leave sometimes. I get really upset. 'I can't cope with it because I can't hear anyone... I now look at people's lips because my hearing loss is pretty bad in my right ear.' Ms Gallacher was diagnosed with an acoustic neuroma—a benign tumour in the inner ear canal—after experiencing hearing difficulties during rehearsals for GB News in 2021. Initially fearing a brain tumour, the mother-of-two underwent an MRI scan which confirmed the diagnosis. Speaking candidly on Loose Women in 2022, she recalled: 'I woke up in the summer one morning and I couldn't hear very well in my right ear. I thought "it will pop at some point". It didn't pop. I went on a plane the next week, it didn't pop. 'I went to the doctor and she said "how long has this been going on?" and I said "two weeks". She checked and said you're very healthy, this is an emergency. 'I said "could it be a tumour?" and she said "listen, it probably isn't, but you're going to see a consultant tomorrow".' 'He said "I'm gonna give you a steroid injection into your eardrum." I went back the week after, he said it was an MRI scan. They found I had a very small tumour right in the inner ear canal.' 'I had to have an MRI and doctors discovered I had an acoustic neuroma,' she previously said. 'We have to monitor it as I don't want them to operate on it as it's so close to the brain. I have to have targeted radiotherapy for it, so I'm having to think about that and when I will do it.' The condition has led to severe tinnitus, affecting her sleep and prompting her to step back from her role at GB News. She wrote on Instagram at the time: 'During the summer I discovered I have a tumour in the inner canal of my right ear. Thankfully, it's benign and not hugely detrimental to my normal life. 'However, the tumour has caused severe tinnitus which makes it very difficult to sleep. Sadly my 3am starts at GB News, compounded by sleep deprivation, are exacerbating my symptoms.' Despite these challenges, Ms Gallacher remains optimistic. 'I'm fine, I just have to be ... I'm very lucky and grateful,' she said. She continues to manage her condition while maintaining her career, including her current role as a presenter on Gold Radio. This comes the day after a fiery exchange on The Vanessa Feltz Show, in which the host clashed with co-star Cristo Foufas during a debate on menopause and the need for greater workplace support. Feltz, 63, grew visibly exasperated as Foufas argued that similar support should be extended to men experiencing what he dubbed the 'manopause'. 'It is a medical condition so there absolutely should be accommodations made for you at work,' he said. 'But what I will say is if that's the case for women, we should also have something similar for the manopause.' Fellow guest Jenny Powell retorted sarcastically: 'Right, well how are you suffering at the moment with your manopause?' Foufas replied: 'I am at the age now where I have a drop in testosterone. You get more lethargic and tired and I know it's not as extreme as the menopause but...' Interrupting, a stunned Feltz said: 'As extreme?! Any minute now you are going to find yourself booted off my pink sofa. Jenny is being incredibly reserved by not giving you a right thump on the TV!' Still undeterred, Foufas added: 'I am not underplaying what women go through, but if a man is genuinely lethargic and tired as a result of testosterone levels having dropped, I think that is a valid reason to have some time off work—the same way I would never undermine a woman needing time off.' Feltz shot back: 'You need one appointment with your doctor to rectify that—what time do you need off!?' 'You have to wait months to have your testosterone tested,' Foufas replied. 'For heaven's sake! I think how very dare you, really!' said Feltz, bringing the debate to a heated close.
Daily Mail
28-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Kirsty Gallacher posts emotional throwback snaps from running two London Marathons - and reveals heart-wrenching inspiration behind her 2023 effort
Kirsty Gallacher posted a series of emotional throwback snaps from two previous London Marathons to her Instagram on Sunday. The TV star, 49, posed with her two sons Oscar, 18, and Jude, 14, on the Golden Jubilee Footbridge after the 2023 edition of the charity race. She wore a fluorescent orange and black tracksuit top and black jogging bottoms with black trainers as she put one arm around each of her proud boys. Kirsty also shared a snap of her in her white sleeveless marathon top, wearing a silver watch ahead of the event. Another picture saw her with a friend of hers, Emma Bishop, who suffered from lung cancer and was the inspiration behind her 2023 run before sadly passing away last year. She also uploaded sweet photos from the 2019 edition, wearing a white sleeveless top for the event as she posed with two pals. A final snap featured Kirsty flexing her muscles as she raised her medal towards the camera. The former Sky Sports News presenter penned an emotional caption explaining Emma's impact on her decision to run the race. She said: 'Another incredible @londonmarathon today & watching it on the TV this year I couldn't but reflect on the two that I took part in, in 2019 & 2023. 'Both for incredibly worthy causes and such powerful experiences but the last one more poignant, for @royalmarsden, because of a special lady @emsbishop. Emma & I met early in 2023, she was battling lung cancer but boy she was a fighter! 'A truly wonderful human being, inspiring so many with her attitude & strength & tenacious fundraising. She also completed the London marathon which was some feat! 'Sadly beautiful Emma lost her battle with cancer at the end of 2024. 'So well done to all those who took part this year & to those who are inspired to do it, but just not sure….. do it!!!!' It comes after Kirsty shared sweet snaps of her ex-rugby player boyfriend Darren Clayton, 38, as he joined her at work. The pair have been together for around a year and five months after meeting through their two mutual friends - Gabby and Kenny Logan. And on Tuesday, Kirsty shared snaps of Darren joining her at the Global studios, where she hosts the Gold Radio drivetime show. 'Take your boyfriend to work day! @goldradio,' Kirsty captioned the snaps, where the smitten couple were also seen smiling at one another. But Gabby, who hosts Gold Radio podcast The Sports Agents, was quick to make a cheeky comment about the snaps. 'Darren looks like he's putting your ponytail. lovely pic though,' Gabby wrote which prompted a laughing face from Kirsty. 'Pulling not putting! If only I'd worn my glasses' Gabby added, to which Kirsty replied: 'Haha.' It's been no secret how smitten Kirsty is with Darren, who is a businessman as well as an athlete, after they first spoke to each other while attending a fundraising event. And last month, Kirsty looked to the future as she admitted that although she never thought she would get married again following her split from Paul Sampson, tying a knot for a second time could be on the cards. It's been no secret how smitten Kirsty is with Darren, who is a businessman as well as an athlete, after they first spoke to each other while attending a fundraising event The former GB News host told The Sun: 'We do talk about getting married. Funnily, he's much more into the idea of marriage than I am. I'm very much like: "Do we need that?" 'For him, it's very important to actually have that union and [be able to] say it. And I said: "Well, we can say it. Do we have to do the marriage?"' She continued: 'I think an engagement is wonderfully romantic and that would do for me. That would be enough, because it's the whole: "I want to be with you forever."' However, Kirsty made it clear that she's not opposed to the idea and admitted that if Darren wanted to get married, she would.
