Why Susanna Reid makes one exception to her teetotal ‘rule’ every year

Susanna Reid has now made a welcome to return to Good Morning Britain, following a well-earned break for the summer.

While she was away from presenting duties, Susanna also gave herself a very short break from her usual teetotal 'rule' by allowing herself to have an alcoholic drink.

Now, the star of morning TV has shared why she makes just one yearly exception to usually remaining alcohol free.

According to The Mirror, Susanna usually allows herself a drink when she goes on holiday to Ibiza, and this year was extra special because she was also celebrating GMB being nominated for a National Television Award (NTA).

Her sons also love holidaying on the island, and the presenter shares, "Generally, as you know, I don't drink. I allow myself one day when I have a drink."

She continues to reveal her drink of choice, saying, "So I have Paloma, which is tequila and grapefruit."

Her one alcoholic drink is also usually consumed at the same famous open-air club and pool party venue. Susanna explains, " So I have a drink at O Beach, but very, very steady. I don't go mad. One or two to enjoy the day, and then I leave about maybe 8 O’clock."

Her sons, Sam, Finn and Jack are all in their early 20s. They of course are not ready to leave at that time. "The boys leave just a little bit later, and then they go to nightclubs," Susanna shares.

The presenter continues, "And I go back to the hotel and have an early night. I'm up early in the morning to do my exercise because, of course, there is a big wellness thing, and I'll be there. You know, the health side, that's part of it as well."

"I go and have a walk on the beach, which is beautiful. I like to see the sunrise if I can, have some nice lunch and put something on and go and do it all again."

While away on her holiday, Susanna was also forced to address ageist comments made about her outfit choices.

The presenter shared some images of herself to Instagram, celebrating the NTA nomination wearing a swimsuit and a pair of denim shorts.

Some comments suggested at 55, she was too "old" to be wearing such an outfit, letting her know their thoughts.

Susanna later wrote in a caption on the social media site, "Don’t let anyone tell you that you are too old, that you shouldn’t wear the swimsuit - or the shorts!"

Defending herself further, the presenter says of her outfit, "I loved it because I'm 55 years old, and if you're not going to go out and enjoy yourself in a swimsuit, what are you doing in Ibiza at 55?"

"It was great fun. I was at O Beach, which is one of the best daytime clubs." She continues to explain, "I'd been there and we had just been shortlisted, not just nominated, shortlisted for best daytime programme so it made total sense I would celebrate."

"And O Beach have these lovely women in their swimmers who hold up placards to celebrate people's birthdays or a significant achievement."

Susanna concludes, "It didn't feel out of place. It felt like I was appropriately attired for the environment that I was in. Exactly that."