Natalie struggled with the condition for years
Natalie Cassidy, who is appearing on Cooking with the Stars tonight (Sunday, September 7), once opened up about a health condition she branded “ridiculous”.
The star, 42, best known for her role as Sonia Fowler in EastEnders, spoke about the condition earlier this year.
Natalie suffers from hay fever and it can be debilitating (Credit: ITV)
Natalie Cassidy on ‘ridiculous’ health condition
Writing in her column for The i back in May, Natalie opened up about the impact the UK’s high pollen count at the time was having on her.
The star suffers from hayfever and was plagued by the uncomfortable symptoms of the allergy. Symptoms of hayfever can include sneezing, itchy and watery eyes, and a scratchy throat.
Around 16 million Brits suffer from hay fever, which is one in four people.
“As I sit and write, I can hardly see. The pollen is taking a ridiculous toll on my nose. I’ve been at my sister-in-law’s baby shower all day,” the actor wrote.
Natalie Cassidy on the impact of hay fever
The star, who competed on Strictly Come Dancing back in 2009, continued, admitting that she wasn’t letting the allergy dampen her spirits.
“I am 42 years of age, and I am extremely happy. I used to worry about my scone intake or my hay fever-y, swollen eyes. I would have thought about what to wear for the baby shower a few days before, trying on numerous outfits. I would have been stressed about the traffic and how long it would take me to get to Kent,” she said.
‘I found what really made me happy’
“I’ve been in the public eye since the age of 10. By 14, I was having pink-top mags crossing or ticking my outfits. I tried every fad diet out there and yo-yo dieted up until my mid-thirties. Then I found what really made me happy: everything in moderation and not sweating the small stuff,” she then added.
News
In an explosive statement, Lando Norris suggests Max Verstappen might have used unfair tactics to secure pole position at Monza, igniting controversy ahead of the race. Norris’ shocking accusation raises questions about the integrity of the sport, and Verstappen’s response has been closely awaited.
A Razor-Edge Battle: Max Verstappen vs Lando Norris – The 2025 Italian Grand Prix Qualifying Showdown Monza. The name alone…
“Max Verstappen Breaks F1 Record at Monza, McLaren Faces Urgent Championship Battle!” Max Verstappen has obliterated an F1 record in Monza, sending shockwaves through the grid. McLaren now finds itself under pressure, fighting to stay alive in the title race. Will they bounce back or succumb to Verstappen’s domination? The stakes are higher than ever before.
Max Verstappen Shatters F1 Records to Claim Pole at the Italian Grand Prix Amid McLaren’s Challenges Max Verstappen has set…
Lewis Hamilton will be concerned as Charles Leclerc told he’ll never by F1 champion!
Ferrari have yet to provide Charles Leclerc with a car capable of making him Formula 1 champion, though that has…
McLaren team politics spark controversy at Italian Grand Prix as Oscar Piastri is forced to give up place for world title rival team-mate Lando Norris – but Max Verstappen tops the podium at Monza
If Lando Norris goes on to clinch his first world title this year, he should send a cheque with plenty of noughts…
Max Verstappen slapped with deliberate F1 punishment amid Lewis Hamilton mind games!
One of the most infamous off-track moments during the fierce 2021 title rivals between Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton came…
“Ferrari in Crisis After Hamilton’s Stunning Monza Revelation – What’s Behind the Shock?” Ferrari is facing a major crisis after Lewis Hamilton’s unexpected bombshell following the Monza Grand Prix. What exactly did Hamilton say to cause such a stir within the team? The F1 world is buzzing with speculation—don’t miss out on the full story and its aftermath!
The Beginning of a New Era or a Fatal Flaw? Lewis Hamilton’s Monza Debut Unveils Ferrari’s Deepest Challenges If you…
End of content
No more pages to load
