- Susanna Reid began her career as a child actress before delving into the journalism
- She is the youngest of three children born to her parents in Croydon, South London
- The 53 years old has been battling with a hearing condition since 2004 which has been linked to her frequency of loud music and the likes of it
Susanna Reid is a presenter and news journalist who at present hosts the Good Morning Britain show on ITV and previously hosted the Good Morning BBC. She is known for her tenacity on the show which makes her the favorite of most viewers.
Asides from her career, she is a mother of three and ex-partner of a sports journalist. Sometime in 2015, she revealed that she was battling with an incurable hearing condition that robbed her ability to experience silence.
While there are many things to unveil about the presenter, one of absolute interest is her absence on the Good Morning Britain show which has attracted a lot of concern from fans.
Brief Biography of Susanna Reid
Susanna is the daughter of Barry Raid, a management consultant, and Sue Smith, a nurse. Her early life can be traced to Croydon, South London, where she grew up with her parents and siblings. The presenter is the third child born to her parents on December 10, 1970.
She began her primary education at the Croham Hurst School and then moved to the Croydon high school. When her parents relocated to London, Susanna was transferred to St Paul’s Girls School In London to complete her high school education. Thereafter, she went to the University of Bristol to Study Polities and Philosophy which saw her become an editor of the student newspaper, Epigram.
Susanna’s love for journalism saw her gain a Postgraduate Diploma in Broadcast Journalism at Cardiff University.
A Look at Her Career
Susanna Reid’s career began when she was still a student at Briston University. She was employed as a news presenter on BBC Radio Bristol in 1994 and after two years, she became a reporter and presenter for Radio 5 Live.
After five years, she was employed by BBC News 24 as a reporter before assuming the position of a presenter following the absence of her colleague. After a few years, she became a host of the BBC Breakfast where she captured the hearts of her viewers.
Susanna’s career as a reporter and presenter has seen her cover great news and front programs for a lot of big news agencies including the likes of ITV, Celebrity Gogglebox, Hollyoaks, and many others. She has also interviewed high-profile celebrities like David Beckham, Alex Turner, and David Cameron – former UK prime minister.
At present, she is a host for the ITV morning show Good Morning Britain which she co-hosts with Martins Lewi, Richard Madeley, and Adi Ray. The show airs from Monday To Thursday.
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She Battled a Hearing Condition For almost Two Decades
In 2015, the Presenter revealed that she was diagnosed with a hearing condition medically called Tinnitus. According to her, the condition deprives her of silence as she endures constant ringing or buzzing in her ears.
She was first diagnosed with the condition sometime in 2004 after the birth of her third son Finn and had to rely on medications to feel better since it’s not curable.
Susanna made it known that she could have become a victim of the disease following her difficult labor when she was having her third son. She has also linked it to her frequent exposure to loud music.
Why Was Susanna Reid Absent From the Show?
Following her absence from the television screen on June 20, 2022, fans have expressed their worries as well as concerns.
Although this isn’t the first time the presenter has been away from the show, a viewer made it known that they are usually informed about her annual breaks, and it’s unlike her to just go mute.
Notwithstanding, while information regarding her absence from the show is yet to be learned, the presenter might have taken a break from the show without informing her viewers. What is also possible is that she might have left the show without a proper goodbye.
Did You Also Know That?
1. Her Parents Divorced When She Was Only 9 Years old
The presenter had a rough childhood. As stated she grew up with her parents and siblings in Croydon, South London. However, following undisclosed differences, the couple parted ways and Susanna was only 9 years old when it happened.
2. Susanna Reid Was a Child Actor
Before Susanna gained fame as a reporter and presenter, she was a child actor. She made her first appearance at the age of 12 in the stage production of Spider Web by Agatha Christie. Moving on, the presenter featured in the 1985 channel 4 drama The Price.
3. The Presenter Co-Habited With Her Partner For 16 Years
Susanna was in a relationship with Dominic Cotton, a sports journalist in 1998. Details on how the meant are yet to be established however, they lived together for over 16 years before their relationship hit the rock. The pair parted ways in 2014 and have not made the reasons for their decision known.
Nonetheless, she made it known in an interview that she’s still best friends with her ex-partner and also admitted that he is a great father to their kids. According to her, it’s her personal choice not to get married.
4. Susanna Reid is a Mother of Three
The reporter’s relationship with her ex-husband for 16 years saw her to h three children namely Sam, Jack, and Finn. The first child was born in the year 2002 in Southwark, London while her last two children were born in Lambeth, London in the years 2004 and 2005 respectively.
One of her sons precisely Jack is a child actor. He appeared in the Movie Happily Ever After.
5. She is £7.3 Million Rich.
Susanna has been a presenter for over two decades and has worked for big news agencies including TV, Celebrity Gogglebox, Hollyoaks, and many others.
Following her career which started in 1994, the presenter’s net worth as of 2022 is calculated to be £7.3 million.
