Stephen Dixon has opened up on his “very personal” tattoos, as he discussed the “addictive” habit on GB News.
The host made the candid revelation whilst discussing his body art with co-presenter Ellie Costello.
Speaking on Breakfast this morning, Stephen said: “You see my tattoo? The parlour I go to is owned by an incredible woman called Terri.
“She handpicked her whole team, and each artist has a different style. I’ve had work done by her and also by a guy called Alastair.
“It really feels like you’re getting a proper piece of artwork something they’ve designed especially for you.
“And you’re wearing it on your body for the rest of your life, so it has to be right. You have to take your time and really think about it.
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“I’d like another tattoo at the moment, but for me it takes years of thinking, what would I want? How would I want it done?
Co-host Ellie Costello asked: “Are they addictive? Once you’ve had one, are you like, ‘let’s go for another’?”
Stephen said: “They can be, yeah. But I’m quite cautious. You don’t want to go mad with it, because you’re stuck with it.
“Still, I think it can be a really great, empowering thing.
Ellie agreed: “Creative and very personal. You’ve got stories behind each of your tattoos, haven’t you? It’s lovely, really.”
This is not the first time that the GB News host has opened up to his fans, earlier this year he revealed his decades-long battle with type 1 diabetes, which has left him feeling fatigued.
The broadcaster was diagnosed with the condition at 17 years old and has lived with it for 31 years.
Writing for GB News in January, he revealed that medical professionals advised him to postpone university for a year following his diagnosis, but he refused.
Stephen explained that he chose to confront the condition directly rather than allowing it to hinder his ambitions.
He credited this decision with enabling him to achieve his current career position, stating he wouldn’t have reached his present circumstances had he delayed his education.
Despite maintaining excellent control of his condition, which medical specialists have praised, Dixon admitted feeling exhausted after three decades of constant management.