![Pinterest](https://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https://uknews.evprotec.com/kirsty-gallacher-breaks-silence-on-quitting-gb-news-breakfast-show/&media=https://uknews.evprotec.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/1_Kirsty-Gallacher.jpg&description=Kirsty Gallacher has broken her silence on quitting GB News after less than a year on the channel. The popular presenter, 46, fronted the breakfast show from March 2021 - but by the November she was forced to step down. Kirsty hosted the programme alongside Simon McCoy, but revealed she sadly had to give up the gig due to health concerns. She shared: "I left GB News mainly for health reasons. "I'd found out last autumn that I had an acoustic neuroma in my right ear, which is a small, benign tumour that causes low-level tinnitus." Tinnitus is the medical term for hearing sounds that come from inside the body and is often described as 'ringing in the ears'. Kirsty Gallacher had to step down from GB News in 2021 (Image: GB news) However, several sounds can be heard, including buzzing, humming and grinding. Explaining how the condition affected her, Kirsty said: "It often deprives me of good-quality sleep, so getting up early to do breakfast shows took too much of a toll on my health," reports Top Sante magazine. The mum-of-two joined GB News after starting her on-screen career at Sky Sports in 1998. She told fans the GB News gig was taking its toll on her health (Image: Dave Benett/Getty Images for Roy) But taking to Instagram last year, Kirsty wrote: "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 difficult to sleep. Sadly my 3am starts at GB News, compounded by sleep deprivation, are exacerbating my symptoms. "I've taken the difficult decision to step back from my role on the Great British Breakfast while I focus on my health. GB News has been incredibly supportive of me and I look forward to returning to the channel as soon as I can. "As I adjust to managing my condition, I will carry on my less disruptive work commitments and continue maintaining a healthy lifestyle and training so I can get back to){kind=link}
Celebrity MasterChef and Strictly star Kirsty Gallacher has opened up about why she quit as presenter of GB News’ breakfast show, after less than a year on the channel
Kirsty Gallacher has broken her silence on quitting GB News after less than a year on the channel.
The popular presenter, 46, fronted the breakfast show from March 2021 – but by the November she was forced to step down.
Kirsty hosted the programme alongside Simon McCoy, but revealed she sadly had to give up the gig due to health concerns.
She shared: “I left GB News mainly for health reasons.