Anne Hegerty was praised for raising awareness surrounding autism on I’m A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! in 2018 after opening up about her diagnosis aged 45.
While the 61-year-old is famed for her incredible knowledge, she insists that she’s a very slow learner. Prior to TV fame, her autism meant she was struggling to keep up with the workload as a freelance proofreader and managing a household.Thankfully, a social worker helped Anne sort out her bills and taught her to cope with everyday life.
Soon after, she learnt about the high level quizzing circuit and, in 2010, was invited on The Chase as The Governess. Since speaking out about her diagnosis, Anne has been hailed as an inspiration by the autistic community.