I’m getting bolder as I get older, says Davina
TV STAR Davina McCall says that as she gets older she increasingly “couldn’t give two hoots” about criticism.
The former Big Brother host, 49, said self belief is the key as she approaches her landmark 50th birthday in October.
She said: “There are lots of things that I am beginning to enjoy and realise are OK. I genuinely care a lot less about what people think of me.
“As you grow older, I think you earn the right to wear something that might divide people. I want to take risks.”
The mother of three admitted criticism in the media of what she was wearing would have affected her in the past. Now I couldn’t give two hoots.
“I’m wearing what I am wearing. Get over it.”
She added: “It’s about putting yourself out there.
“That’s frightening, as you may think you’ll get rejected or laughed at. But if you are, you’ve got to brush it off.”
In an interview with Good Housekeeping magazine, right, the TV presenter admitted she takes inspiration from her father and grandmother, both of whom are battling dementia. “My dad’s positive attitude is quite extraordinary.
“But he is living a great life and has the amazing love of my step-mum, who I call mum.”
She added: “My lovely granny is very confused now, but she is happy. They are both pretty inspirational.”
The star also admitted that she now increasingly fears for her own health.
She said: “I have called my doctor twice, in floods of tears, saying, ‘I’ve definitely got Alzheimer’s disease’.”
The June issue of Good Housekeeping will be on sale next Wednesday.