Countryfile presenter Ellie Harrison, 41, has been a part of the BBC series since 2009, alongside her fellow co-stars Matt Baker and Helen Skelton. Talking about the show, Ellie revealed she suffers from Raynaud’s disease, a condition which can get worse due to cold weather conditions. Raynaud syndrome sends blood vessels into temporary spasm, blocking the flow of blood and turning lips, fingers and toes white, red or purple which is not ideal when presenting outdoors. Ellie told the Telegraph: “The weather is always a hideous challenge, not least because I have Raynaud's [syndrome], which is the cold extremity condition.
“That really does challenge me. I’ve been pregnant three times on Countryfile and you get it in your breasts.”
The Countryfile host admitted even the simplest task can be painful and admitted at times “it would make me weep”.
She said: “Oh my God the pain. I can’t even describe the pain. It would make me weep."
People who are living with this condition tend to experience symptoms which include numbness, pins and needles as well as difficulty in moving the affected area, according to the NHS.
Ellie shares three children with her boyfriend Matt Goodman.
