Josie Gibson emotional as she shares that four friends have taken their own lives

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This Morning presenter Josie Gibson fought back tears as she opened up on losing four friends who tragically took their own lives.The 37 year old TV star, who is standing in for usual host Holly Willoughby after she tested positive for Covid-19, revealed she’d lost four people she knew to suicide in a frank conversation about the public’s struggle to access mental health services.

Josie and co-host Phillip Schofield were joined by Doctor Nighat Arif to discuss how people’s mental health has been impacted by the pandemic and what is out there to help those who are in need.

During their heartfelt conversation, in which they shared how there is a huge backlog of those needing help, Josie became emotional as she reflected on her own loved one’s struggles.

Get exclusive celebrity stories and fabulous photoshoots straight to your inbox with OK!'s daily newsletter The mum of one said: “During this pandemic, I personally know four people - four men, actually - that took their life to suicide. “I personally know them - the support was just not there.