Rachel Riley opens up on health struggles after being 'ill for a decade'

Riley claims that going vegan changed he life for the better after "useless" doctors where unable find the cause of her illness.

The 34-year-old says she and her husband transitioned to removing animal products from their diet in 2018.

Riley shared that “there were loads of reasons” for the sudden change but it began because she “was ill with food”.

“I was ill for over ten years and the doctors were quite useless about it and I gave up some foods and was literally so much better overnight," she told the MailOnline.

"I didn't realise how bad I was feeling until I wasn't feeling bad."

The couple began removing eggs and dairy from their diets before moving to eat at vegan restaurants.

The TV star explained that she soon “realised the food was really good and we didn't have to eat meat and then we gave up fish.”

She maintained the diet while pregnant with taking several food supplements instead.

The news comes after the Riley's swipe at former Countdown presenter Anne Robinson and their alleged feud.

Robinson became the first female host to take the position after Nick Hewer stepped down in June 2021 after hosting for 10 years.

She quit the show in the summer of 2022 with Riley reportedly debating whether to stay if the former remained.

Riley said fans had noticed a change to the show after the former The Weakest Link host had left.

“The viewers have noticed that it's a different type of show now," she confessed.

“Anne was a lot more headmistress style and that suits some people, and some people enjoyed it.

“I don't think it's any secret that I am enjoying working with Colin a lot more."