Good Morning Britain host Susanna Reid has revealed the health ‘worry’ that left her ‘irrational and in denial’ – and ignoring doctors’ advice. 

The presenter, 54, confessed her fears on today’s episode of the ITV breakfast news programme during a segment about breast cancer, after singer Jessie J revealed her own diagnosis on social media this morning. 

Susanna was talking to actress and presenter Giovanna Fletcher, 40, who is an ambᴀssador for breast cancer charity CoppaFeel. 

They both agreed how crucial it was for women to regularly check their breasts so any cancer can be detected early.

But Susanna confessed to the I’m A Celebrity winner she feels ‘reluctant’ to check herself, as she is ‘worried’ about finding something – which she knows is ‘irrational’. 

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Good Morning Britain host Susanna Reid (pictured) has revealed the health ‘worry’ that left her ‘irrational and in denial’ – and ignoring doctors’ advice

Susanna, 54, was talking to actress and presenter Giovanna Fletcher (pictured), 40, who is an ambᴀssador for breast cancer charity CoppaFeel

The presenter confessed her fears on today’s episode of the ITV breakfast news programme during a segment about breast cancer, after singer Jessie J revealed her own diagnosis on social media this morning

She continued: ‘Psychologically, there’s a process of denial. If I don’t find it, it’s not there and I don’t need to worry about it.’

Susanna added: ‘I have to admit, and I’m sure I’m not alone, that I am sometimes reluctant to check myself because I am worried about what I might find. 

‘And that is entirely irrational because as Jessie J points out, if there is something to find, it is better to get it early.’ 

Giovanna agreed wholeheartedly: ‘Absolutely. We’ve got to not be scared about things like that really.’ 

The broadcaster praised Jessie for sharing news of her diagnosis with the world: ‘When somebody with Jessie J’s profile speaks out, it really does have a direct impact on what people then do.’ 

Susanna recalled when the Duchess of York received her breast cancer diagnosis in 2023 – at a routine mammogram she confessed she ‘almost put off’ due to busyness.

The presenter said: ‘I remember when the Duchess of York was open about her diagnosis. That meant that I went for a mammogram I had been delaying.’  

She has previously spoken out on GMB about overcoming these ‘hurdles’ to book her mammogram, sharing her positive experience on the show in 2023. 

Susanna added: ‘I have to admit, and I’m sure I’m not alone, that I am sometimes reluctant to check myself because I am worried about what I might find’

Giovanna said: ‘We’ve got to not be scared about things like that really’

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Susanna said at the time: ‘I went in and the nurse was absolutely lovely and it wasn’t in the least bit painful or uncomfortable. 

‘I was expecting it to be far, far worse. 

‘So, if you have been putting it off for that reason, please don’t. Go and get your mammogram done.’ 

Jessie J announced she has been diagnosed with breast cancer in a social media post shared to her page today.

The British singer, 37, said the condition had been caught ‘early’, telling her fans in an emotional video: ‘Cancer sucks in any form but I’m holding onto the word early.’

Jessie revealed she discovered she received the diagnosis before releasing her hit new single No Secrets, which came out on April 25.

The mother of one said she would be undergoing surgery after performing at the Summertime Ball in London’s Wembley Stadium on June 15.

No Secrets was Jessie’s comeback song after a four-year hiatus, during which time she welcomed her son Sky, two, with basketball star Chanan Colman.

Jessie J announced she has been diagnosed with breast cancer in a social media post shared to her page today (pictured) 

The British singer (pictured performing last month), 37, said the condition had been caught ‘early’, telling her fans in an emotional video: ‘Cancer sucks in any form but I’m holding onto the word early’ 

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In the clip, Jessie said: ‘Hi, I have been going back and forth a little bit on whether to share it. I want to but there’s lots of opinions outside…

‘Also knowing that I want to share with my fans and the people that care about me, also I’m a sharer. I’ve always shared everything that I go through in my life.’

She explained: ‘I have been in and out of tests throughout this whole period.’ 

Jessie, whose Christian name is Jessica Cornish, also disclosed she will undergo surgery later this summer.

As she battles breast cancer, Jessie has continued to energetically promote No Secrets, the lead single for her upcoming sixth studio album.

Last month she performed at the BAFTAs in London, making her grand return to the stage to sing The Award Goes To.

Jessie said she ‘wanted to be open and share it – one, because selfishly I do not talk about it enough. I’m not processing it ’cause I’m working so hard.’

She added: ‘I also know how much sharing in the past has helped me, with other people giving me their love and support and also their own stories.’

In the clip, Jessie said: ‘Hi, I have been going back and forth a little bit on whether to share it. I want to but there’s lots of opinions outside…’ 

Jessie said she ‘wanted to be open and share it – one, because selfishly I do not talk about it enough. I’m not processing it ’cause I’m working so hard’ 

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The London native stated: ‘I’m an open book. It breaks my heart that so many people are going through so much, similar and worse. That’s the bit that kills me.’

‘I just wanted to let you guys know it wasn’t something I planned. I’m getting to keep my nipples. That’s good, it’s a weird topic and a weird situation.’

Jessie reflected: ‘To get diagnosed with this as I’m putting out a song called No Secrets, right before a song called Living My Best Life – which was all pre-planned, before I found out about this. I mean, you can’t make it up.’

She joked: ‘It’s a very dramatic way to get a boob job.’ 

Jessie told fans she would ‘disappear for a bit after Summertime Ball to have my surgery and I will come back with mᴀssive t**s and more music.’

Good Morning Britain airs weekdays on ITV1 from 6am and is available to stream on ITVX