Good Morning Britain star Ranvir Singh has revealed how a heartbreaking personal loss has reshaped her approach to health and wellness as she approaches her milestone 50th birthday. The ITV presenter, who is also mother to 13-year-old son Tushaan, is focusing on building physical and mental strength rather than planning celebrations for next August.
A Personal Tragedy That Changed Everything
"I'm looking more inward than outward for my 50th," explains Singh, who describes the period leading up to fifty as "sniper's alley" - a time when even healthy individuals can face serious health challenges. Her perspective was profoundly shaped by the devastating loss of a close friend to ovarian cancer.
"A friend of mine got ovarian cancer in her 50s. Within 15 days of being diagnosed, she died," Singh shares. "It was absolutely horrendous and I miss her every single day. That plays on my mind a lot. You can't dodge your destiny but a part of me thinks, I have to approach my fifties like a Ninja Warrior, especially with a child and being a single parent."
Transforming Her Relationship with Health
Over the past eighteen months, the 48-year-old presenter has completely reset her approach to wellbeing. She has committed to regular yoga sessions - "twice a week is brilliant, three times is luxury" - and maintains a disciplined gym routine despite admitting "I don't enjoy it ever, but I grit my teeth and do it."
Perhaps most significantly, Singh has developed new strategies to manage emotional eating, a lifelong challenge. Her Buckinghamshire home features a unique chart on the refrigerator that encourages mindful eating decisions. "I say to myself, 'You can eat this if you want, just write on here why you're eating it,' then I put a tick in the column," she explains.
Beyond Vanity: Finding True Strength
The presenter, who once fluctuated between sizes 8 and 12 and now maintains a consistent size 10, emphasises that aesthetics are not her primary motivation. "When I look back at photographs from 10, 15 years ago, at the time I felt hideous," she reflects. "I felt horrendous. I wish I'd known that exercise isn't for vanity but about strength and feeling capable."
Singh credits Shahroo Izadi's book The Kindness Method with transforming her internal dialogue, particularly during stressful periods. "I'm actively challenging myself in moments of overwhelm to practise telling myself to relax," she says. "I won't let negative thinking take over. I refuse."
Professional Changes and Personal Growth
This newfound self-awareness has proven invaluable during recent professional transitions. Good Morning Britain's relocation to Studio 1 at ITN in central London has brought both excitement and adjustment challenges. "Doing something new, like a big change at work, drains your brain," Singh acknowledges.
The move has unexpectedly strengthened bonds with colleagues including Susanna Reid and Charlotte Hawkins. "We're relying on each other a bit more than we used to, guiding each other through the changes," she reveals. "Viewers are enjoying the fact that we look more cosy, and we are. We're all closer together."
A Career Spanning News and Entertainment
Born in Preston, Lancashire and raised primarily by her mother after her father's death when she was nine, Singh trained as a journalist before building her career through local radio and television. Her national breakthrough came in September 2012 when she joined ITV's Daybreak just five weeks after giving birth.
After serving as GMB's political editor for five years, she returned to studio presenting full-time. Currently, she's enjoying her third series hosting ITV's daytime quiz show Riddiculous. "After 20-odd years of news, the sheer joy of the quiz world is addictive," she beams. "When I started presenting it, I felt like I'd gone on holiday."
Finding Joy in Personal Life
Singh's personal life has blossomed since meeting beer company founder Louis Church on the set of Strictly Come Dancing in 2020. The couple recently moved into their own Buckinghamshire home with Tushaan, and Singh finds particular joy in watching their bond develop.
"Louis taught Tushaan how to fish," she shares warmly. "Tushaan's about to start the Duke of Edinburgh award, volunteering with the Canal & River Trust. That connection to nature has come through Louis teaching him how to fish. It's opened up a new part of our lives that otherwise wouldn't have been there."
As she approaches fifty, Ranvir Singh's journey represents more than just personal transformation - it's a testament to finding strength through adversity, building meaningful connections, and prioritising what truly matters for the years ahead.
