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Naked Attraction host Anna Richardson has revealed she’s ‘conflicted’ about whether to move in with her boyfriend or not as she admits: ‘I don’t want to get hurt again’<\/p>\n

07:00, 16 Aug 2025Updated 07:11, 16 Aug 2025<\/p>\n

\"AnnaNaked Attraction host Anna Richardson has revealed she’s ‘conflicted’ about whether to move in with her boyfriend(Image: Supplied)<\/p>\n

Anna Richardson may seem no-nonsense on-screen, but as we chat about her life away from telly, the presenter shows a more vulnerable side. Best known for high-profile romance with fellow presenter and comedian Sue Perkins for seven years before they split in 2020<\/a>, it\u2019s clear Anna is an open book when talking about taboos, as the conversation moves from dating to sex, psychology and everything in between.<\/p>\n

Anna admits it hasn\u2019t been the easiest few years for her, as she finds her feet in a new chapter of life. The 54-year-old had a high-profile romance with fellow presenter and comedian Sue Perkins for seven years before they split in 2020.<\/a><\/p>\n

While the exes have managed to turn a romantic relationship into a strong friendship, Anna admits it has been a journey of self-discovery, with some bumps in the road. \u201cI\u2019ve always been in relationships, ever since I was 17, so I\u2019m not very good at being on my own,\u201d she admits. Anna’s revelation comes after Andy Carroll ‘split from Lou Teasdale due to her demands’ weeks after public row<\/a>.<\/p>\n

READ MORE: Katie Price reaches out to Harvey’s lookalike half-brother but fears ‘he’s too scared’<\/a>READ MORE: Paul Weller reveals unusual reason he refuses to watch Oasis concerts<\/a>\"AnnaAnna was previously in a relationship with Sue Perkins, who she split from in 2020(Image: PA)<\/p>\n

\u201cIt was only after I split up from Sue that I spent a year on my own, and I was 50. That was a very, very difficult year for me because I\u2019d never spent any significant time alone since being a teenager. I found it very challenging.\u201d<\/p>\n

Now, five years on, Anna and Sue, 55, remain close friends, having \u201crepurposed\u201d their love into a platonic relationship. And in 2022, Anna \u2013 who describes her sexuality as \u201cfluid\u201d \u2013 entered into a new relationship with her current partner, Simon Marks, after meeting through friends.<\/a><\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019m one of those people who is happier when I\u2019m with my other half \u2013 and I literally call them \u2018my other half\u2019,\u201d she says. \u201cI feel complete and happier being with that person. I\u2019m just no good at being alone. Some people are great at being alone, which is amazing, but it\u2019s not me.\u201d<\/p>\n

Yet Anna also admits to being unsure about taking the next big step with charity boss Simon. Asked whether the couple have discussed moving in together, she gives a conflicted sigh.<\/p>\n

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\u201cWe\u2019ve been talking about it,\u201d she says. \u201cIt\u2019s interesting. When you\u2019re in your mid-50s, you\u2019re at a very different life stage. We\u2019ve both been through breakups, we\u2019re both more battle weary and scarred. I\u2019m in a stable, happy and committed relationship, but you do think, \u2018I don\u2019t want to get hurt again.\u2019 It\u2019s hard.\u201d<\/p>\n

She adds, \u201cI hope we do. But I can see why people also make the choice to stay living alone in separate properties and just continue long-term dating in that way. There\u2019s a bit of me that thinks, \u2018I\u2019m 54. I like my flat, I like my pants on the floor and my morning routine. Do I really want my partner moving in and disrupting all that?\u2019<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s something I\u2019m still negotiating. But I recognise that ultimately, to have a successful relationship, living together is something I think you\u2019ve got to try.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"TheAnna hosts headline-grabbing shows such as Naked Attraction, which came to an end last year(Image: Channel 4 \/ Nicky Johnston)<\/p>\n

Anna says that age has given her the confidence to take her time when it comes to those big decisions. \u201cThe younger me would have immediately hooked up with my boyfriend, moved in together and done everything together,\u201d she says. \u201cThese days, I\u2019m more cautious and I\u2019m not doing things for the sake of it.\u201d<\/p>\n

With her wealth of experience fronting sex and relationships shows, and her own varied romantic history, it\u2019s no surprise Anna often has people coming to her on social media for advice. And while some might feel pressured to say the right thing, Anna relishes the role of unofficial agony aunt.<\/p>\n

\u201cI consider it a privilege that people come to me for advice,\u201d she says. \u201cI\u2019ve had a really interesting life. I was brought up in a vicarage \u2013 my dad\u2019s a vicar and my mum\u2019s an RE teacher. We were at the heart of our congregation and our community. The door was always open and I\u2019ve seen people from every walk of life.<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019ve done lots of shows about body acceptance, body positivity, acceptance in general. I\u2019m a qualified cognitive hypnotherapist, so I find psychology and mental health fascinating. I\u2019ve had relationships with men and women, and been through long-term relationships and breakups. So I think I\u2019m uniquely qualified to offer people a listening ear and give them my opinion \u2013 and hopefully it\u2019s helpful.\u201d<\/p>\n

It\u2019s been quite the journey from growing up in the bosom of the church to hosting shows like Naked Attraction \u2013 where contestants choose their dates based on their naked bodies.<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019m so open, I\u2019m absolutely unafraid to challenge taboos and point out the elephant in the room,\u201d explains Anna. \u201cThat has absolutely been informed by my childhood. We had an open door at our vicarage, so that\u2019s where I found my curiosity about people and my acceptance of humanity. But there was also a strict moral code. We were held to higher standards than others, and that\u2019s where my ability to challenge comes from, for better or for worse.\u201d<\/p>\n

As well as helping people find love on-screen, Anna is working with iD Mobile on its \u201cdata-a-roaming\u201d campaign. It has found that Brits are looking for love abroad more than ever \u2013 but can be blocked by data roaming charges.<\/p>\n

\"AnnaThe presenter admits that she’s always happier when in a relationship and with her other half<\/p>\n

\u201cI was intrigued to hear more people than ever are using dating apps<\/a> to find love while abroad. We all love a holiday romance. In the UK, we have a \u2018swipe, chat, ghost\u2019 mentality with online dating, but abroad it can be different. You also get more of the culture if you\u2019re meeting locals out there, so this campaign is great.\u201d<\/p>\n

Has Anna had any holiday romances herself? \u201cWhen I was having holiday romances in the 80s, it was before the internet or mobiles, so I did it old-school,\u201d she laughs. \u201cI had a trip with mates from school. It was an all girls boarding school \u2013 so believe you me, I was ready for romance! It was in the South of France. I met a local boy named Julien and we had a great time.<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019d have been all over the apps if they\u2019d existed back then. If I could put myself in a time capsule and go back to 1987, I\u2019d have terrorised the South of France!\u201d<\/p>\n

Naked Attraction ended last year, and Anna smiles at her memories of working on the Channel 4<\/a> show. \u201cWe were dealing with naked human bodies \u2013 what could go wrong?\u201d she laughs. \u201cThere were situations, with the fellas especially, where we were dealing with the mechanics of biology. We\u2019d have to say, \u2018Do you need five minutes to cool off?\u2019 There was always a fight in the studio about the air con \u2013 the girls wanted it cold so their boobs looked great, and the boys wanted it warm so it was more flattering for their parts!”<\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019ve had contortionists, wrestlers… but also people who were quite vulnerable. It could be a trans person who was still transitioning, or someone who wasn\u2019t as confident in themselves. So, as much as it\u2019s been fun, it\u2019s also been a privilege.\u201d<\/p>\n

However, after 12 series of the show, Anna would like a change of speed for her next TV project. \u201cI\u2019d love to do The Traitors ,\u201d she admits. \u201cI\u2019d 100% be a Traitor. It would completely mess with your head but, God, it would be fun!\u201d<\/p>\n

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