She’s the feisty anchor of A Current Affair who has build a reputation through asking the tough questions.
But while Tracy Grimshaw has a commanding presence on our screens, behind that confident smile the popular host is masking a 35-year secret.
According to close friends, she is believed to suffer from crippling shyness, and her prominent public profile and time in the spotlight is merely an unwanted part of the profession she adores.
‘Tracy has battled shyness her entire career,’ a friend reveals.
‘The person you see on TV is not the same person you would meet on the street. She is so introverted it actually affects her daily life. She just doesn’t feel confident meeting new people.’
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