Geordie Shore star bravely reveals life-changing health diagnosis and insists ‘I can’t ignore this anymore’
A GEORDIE Shore star has today bravely revealed his life-changing health diagnosis.
The popular MTV star, 32, has opened up about his secret daily health battle, telling fans that he “can’t ignore it anymore”.
Kyle Christie, 32, took to Instagram to reveal that he had diabetes.
However, he said this was the first time he was publicly talking about.
Sharing a video where he candidly talked about his life-changing diagnosis, he said: “It’s finally time for me to publicly share my journey with Type 1 Diabetes.
“I’ve been getting so many messages and comments recently about what’s on my arm and I can’t ignore them anymore.
“Having families message me, who know what my sensor is and what it does, made me realise it’s time to share exactly what I’ve been dealing with for the past 23 years.
“This is not a sob story but a chance for me to show everyone Diabetes shouldn’t limit what you can do and I’m living proof of that.”
Kyle shot to fame on Geordie Shore in 2014, where he quickly struck up an on-off relationship with Holly Hagan which dominated both the show and headlines during their time together.
He left the programme twice, once in the eleventh series before briefly re-joining and quitting again at the conclusion of the thirteenth.
Kyle then went onto enjoy a successful career on US TV becoming one of the leading cast members of the show The Challenge, appearing in seven seasons altogether.
CHANGE OF CAREER
These days Kyle is more of a businessman than a reality star.
The star has launched a property business called Conway Christie Estate Agents which is based in the North East of England, alongside business partner Sarah Conway.
A source close to Kyle said: “Kyle has always been very business minded and never wanted to put all his eggs in the reality TV basket.
“He knows fame doesn’t last forever so he always wanted to have his own ventures and his estate agency is doing really well.
“He’s a very successful, savvy guy.”
MARRIED WITH KIDS
Meanwhile, Kyle recently got married his wife Vicky Turner.
The TV personality shared the news on Instagram in December alongside a collection of stunning wedding photos.
Sharing his happiness with his fans, he wrote: “Legally Mr & Mrs Christie, next stop Rome.”
The couple got engaged two years ago, after welcoming their son. Crew, in 2021.