Kirsty Gallacher Hits Out at Age-Related Compliments: ‘It Really Pisses Me Off’
Published: 12:08 EDT, 6 June 2025 | Updated: 12:35 EDT, 6 June 2025
Veteran presenter Kirsty Gallacher has expressed her frustration at people who compliment her by saying she looks ‘amazing for 49’. The 49-year-old, who is in a relationship with ex-rugby player Darren Clayton, 10 years her junior, believes that age matters less in the modern world and that she is as young as she feels.
According to an interview with Top Sante magazine, Kirsty said: ‘It p***es me off and upsets me when people say I look "amazing for 49".’ She added, ‘Am I meant to look like a granny instead? I’ve never understood that. I know people don’t mean it in a nasty way, but age is age.’ The star explained that ageing has had a lot of benefits for her as she has come to know herself better.
Kirsty’s comments come as she opens up about her healthy lifestyle, which she credits for helping her find love with Darren. The couple met while on a charity walk from Bisham Abbey to Paris, and Kirsty described it as a love at first sight situation. She said she was drawn to his aura and charisma when they met, and it wasn’t until she got to know him better that she realised how ‘brilliant’ her younger partner is.
Kirsty, who has been a vegetarian ‘on and off’ throughout her life, has realised the importance of having animal protein in her diet as she has aged. She admitted that she feels quite unwell without it and tries to buy ethically as an animal lover, preferring to eat fish over occasional red meat. The star said eating well is one of the big cornerstones of her healthy lifestyle, and she always eats the right foods to fuel her workouts.
The presenter also spoke about her previous experiences with ageing, saying her 30s passed her by in a flash because she was a busy working mum. Time proceeded to fly by further when she went through a divorce in her late 30s that left her in a bad space mentally for some time. However, she is now in a great place and said that those who wish to compliment a person’s appearance should simply leave their age out of it.
Kirsty suggested that instead of saying ‘Oh gosh, you look great for 49’, people should simply say ‘You look great! How do you do that?’ She added, ‘And I’ll tell you that I eat healthily and I look after myself. You know what I mean? Let’s just stop nitpicking about age.’ Kirsty’s comments have sparked a conversation about age-related compliments and how they can be perceived as backhanded or dismissive.
As reported by the Daily Mail, Kirsty’s relationship with Darren has been a subject of interest, with many people commenting on their 10-year age gap. However, Kirsty said she was initially worried about the age difference but eventually realised it didn’t matter. She said: ‘I heard him talking and he mentioned his age and I thought: "Oh, god, I really fancy him, but maybe there’s too many years difference."’ She added, ‘He didn’t know what age I was either. But then it was like "bang" and it didn’t matter.’
The Daily Mail’s article on Kirsty Gallacher’s comments can be found here: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-14788229/Kirsty-Gallacher-hits-people-say-looks-amazing-49-really-p-s-off.html.
Kirsty’s story highlights the importance of focusing on a person’s overall health and wellbeing rather than their age. Her comments are a timely reminder that age is just a number, and it’s how we feel and live that truly matters. As Kirsty said, ‘Let’s just stop nitpicking about age.’
This article was originally published in the Daily Mail and can be accessed at https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-14788229/Kirsty-Gallacher-hits-people-say-looks-amazing-49-really-p-s-off.html. The article provides an in-depth look at Kirsty Gallacher’s views on ageing and her experiences with age-related compliments.
The story also raises questions about societal attitudes towards ageing and how we can work to create a more age-positive culture. By sharing her thoughts and experiences, Kirsty Gallacher is helping to spark a conversation about the importance of focusing on a person’s overall health and wellbeing, rather than their age.
Kirsty’s comments have been widely reported, and her story has sparked a conversation about age-related compliments and societal attitudes towards ageing. The Daily Mail’s reporting on Kirsty Gallacher’s comments provides a unique perspective on the issue, and her story is a timely reminder that age is just a number.
For more information on Kirsty Gallacher’s views on ageing, readers can access the Daily Mail’s article at https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-14788229/Kirsty-Gallacher-hits-people-say-looks-amazing-49-really-p-s-off.html.
